We’ve received a great deal of interest in our fox fencing solution, and it seems urban foxes can’t keep themselves out of the news with the sad news that foxes have been attacking small children in the capital. read more..
Posted by: James on: 29th June 2010 in the: Lawn pests category
We have been very aware for some while that urban foxes can be a real issue, not only in terms of digging up lawns in search of grubs, caterpillar and worms (foxes are omnivores) but also in terms of a health hazard for pets and particularly for humans.
Foxes mark their territory with faeces which is why one will some times see faeces on fences, walls and compost heaps as well as on lawns and flower/vegetable beds. Fox faeces is a bio hazard and contains a number of pathogens and other risks to human health. It should be removed very carefully, preferably with disposable gloves. read more..
Posted by: James on: 25th March 2010 in the: Lawn pests category
“Snow mould” or Fusarium Patch seems to be on the move again this January and February after the prolonged snow cover that we have had this year. Watch out for small white growths on the lawn surrounded by nasty brown patches. See my earlier more comprehensive post http://www.londonlawncare.co.uk/fusarium-patch-pink-snow-mould-grey-snow-mould-microdochium-nivale/
If not treated this can cause long term damage and mean a lot of recovery work in the Spring.
Do get in touch and book a fungicide treatment if you’re concerned on 020 8417 1752
Posted by: rosa on: 20th January 2010 in the: Lawn Diseases, Winter Lawn Care category
This autumn we seem to be experiencing a lot of grub activity in our lawns. It’s impossible to tell if you have an infestation just by looking at the grass – the grubs live amongst the roots. The easiest way to tell is from animal damage, this either comes in the form of:
1. Birds (generally large strong birds like crows) pecking at the lawn repeatedly so that little tufts of grass are lifted out and discarded all over the lawn.
2. A large amount of small holes dug to a depth of about 1-2 inches by foxes (Yes, foxes are omnivores and they eats grubs as well!)
3. If you’re really unlucky you will have badger damage where the animals peel back the turf in large patches to access the grubs underneath.
read more..
Posted by: rosa on: 3rd November 2009 in the: Lawn pests category
Watch out for Red Thread which was very prevalent last summer and it is already beginning to make a come back this June. This disease is not very easily identifiable – for those of you with spectacles it would be wise to give them a clean for this job!
The infected plants will largely lose any green colour leaving you with yellowing patches on the lawn.The sward will also have a rather red appearance to both stem and leaf. At the height of its attack, little bright pink ‘balls’ are formed and these are very recognisable – like tiny patches of candy floss.
Posted by: rosa on: 5th October 2009 in the: Lawn Diseases category
Fusarium Patch (Microdochium Nivale) disease is the most common of all lawn diseases in the UK, although the symptoms are most severely seen in fine turf. read more..
Posted by: rosa on: 5th February 2009 in the: Lawn Diseases category
Worms are our friends, they are useful everywhere in the garden, but they can produce wormcasts on the lawn in autumn which are not. If left on the lawn while mowing they will form disfiguring muddy patches as they are walked on or rolled by the mower – smothering the grass underneath.
Tradition has it that the best tool for dispersing worm casts is a besom broom, but any brush or even a rake will do.
Posted by: rosa on: 24th November 2008 in the: Lawn pests category
Mind-your-own-business or baby’s tears, Soleirolia soleirolii is a creeping perennial that forms dense, slowly spreading mats of bright green foliage. It is a native of Corsica and Sardinia and is occasionally grown in rock gardens – they even sell it in garden centres as it looks sweet when grown in a little pot. read more..
Posted by: rosa on: 24th November 2008 in the: Lawn weeds category
