So far we’ve had an exceptionally dry late spring and early summer and some lawns are showing the strain. April and May both saw rainfall of less that 50% of the average figures, and June is set to be even dryer, with high temperatures to boot. Lawns, especially those with good drainage, suffer badly in times of even mild drought, and will quite quickly look dry, scorched and brittle. read more..
Posted by: James on: 26th June 2010 in the: Irrigation, Summer Lawn Care category
Well it has been a glorious April, and whilst the outside team are enjoying the sunshine and starting to get a tan, I am worried that a lot of the lawns that I am looking at are already very dry!
If your lawn is staring to look a little “grey” like mine then it is ready for some water. I am sure you remember that the top tip for watering lawns is to water deeply once or twice a week. If you’re worried about how much to put on, place a cup in the way of the sprinkler and fill this to about 3-4 cms. read more..
Posted by: rosa on: 28th April 2010 in the: Spring lawn care 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 has come about as a result of last year’s long, hard winter. Our lawns really had a hard time recovering in spring 2009, and I think it would be helpful to give them a tonic over the winter months so that there is a better response from the grass once the Spring weather arrives in 2010.
Posted by: rosa on: 5th December 2009 in the: Winter Lawn Care category
Our customer base seems to be very divided as to whether they like to water their lawns over the summer months. Of course, if you wish your lawn to stay green in a dry summer like this, then water is the only answer.
To keep your lawn looking green and healthy, the trick with watering lawns is always to give the lawn a good soaking when you do it. read more..
Posted by: rosa on: 20th August 2009 in the: Summer Lawn Care category
After what feels like a very long winter, at long last the sun is out, the temperature is on the rise and the snow is a distant memory (at least here in London!) but after a tricky couple of months weather wise for our lawns, the grass will now be starting to grow with a vengence. read more..
Posted by: rosa on: 10th March 2009 in the: Spring lawn care category
What an amazing week it’s been! London has seen inches of snow for the first time in 18 yearsand so we’ve had chaos with the buses, the tubes and trains being even more unreliable than usual, and everyone enjoying an unplanned holiday on Monday. Parks even now are still looking white and sporting slowly melting snowmen! read more..
Posted by: rosa on: 5th February 2009 in the: Winter Lawn Care category
Well it seems that winter is truely with us, and with night temperatures regularly falling below freezing recently, you’d be forgiven for forgeting all about your lawn! However even at this time of the year there are a few things to watch out for: read more..
Posted by: rosa on: 18th December 2008 in the: Compaction and Aeration, Winter Lawn Care category
Goodness, it’s been a cold couple of weeks! It really feels like a proper winter this year – which I think will do our gardens the world of good – killing off nasty pests and diseases that have plagued our lawns this year.
A word of warning, however: walking on frozen grass will crush the cells inside the leaf (as they are mostly water and therefore hard and brittle when frozen), which will damage the plant – so please keep off your lawns as much possible until the frost has gone.
Posted by: rosa on: 12th December 2008 in the: Winter Lawn Care category
