November Garden Jobs
The leaves are falling and the temperature has dropped, winter has officially arrived! This time of year is busy for all gardeners as the fallen leaves are a problem for clients and contractors alike. Shorter days mean shorter working hours, unless of course you're hardcore and...
Leather Jackets In Your Lawn?
If left untreated, Leatherjackets can wreak havoc on your lovely lawns. What are Leatherjackets? Leatherjackets are the larvae of flies known as crane flies or daddy-longlegs. So, when daddy-longlegs lay eggs in your lawns, the resultant larvae – Leatherjackets, feast on the roots and young shoots causing...
How to Scarify your Lawn – Like a Professional
What is lawn scarification? Lawn scarification is the process used to remove excessive amounts of thatch from a lawn and is an important part of lawn care and maintenance. Scarifying is done using a mechanical lawn scarifier which has adjustable rotating steel blades to cut the...
October Garden Jobs
October usually sees the first frost blackening the foliage of tender plants, such as dahlias. The autumn leaves also begin to colour up and eventually fall. It's time to dismantle the summer displays and prepare your garden for the winter ahead. It shouldn't be all...