FAQ

In the main we only use products that are not only child and pet friendly but are also environmentally sustainable. Occasionally we may have to use products such as pesticides which may result in some temporary special measures.

Almost all franchised operations buy their fertilisers in huge bulk quantities, and usually from one supplier. This does however result in limited options and the one size fits all policy. We believe in using suppliers that are prepared to make the blends that take into consideration differing soil types.

In most cases no. If we use any that do need watering, it is usually when there is sufficient natural moisture, ie dew etc.

It varies on conditions but as a general rule twice per week during the height of the growing season. The best lawns are those which are cut frequently as this encourages new growth, and the sward to thicken. This then reduces the potential for weeds and moss to gain a foothold.

Absolutely. We do not use granular weed controls because the kill rate is too low. We use sprays to apply weed controls because the contact rate is much higher. We expect, in the right conditions to be able to kill around 80% of weeds with one application.

The simple answer to this is when it stops growing. Grass will continue to grow regardless of the time of year if the soil temperature stays above 6c. Don’t be afraid to cut well into the winter months. The excuses we hear are that it’s too wet to cut, and it’s usually too wet because it is too long. Rotary mowers are perfectly capable of cutting wet grass so long as it’s not left too long, or you do not try to cut too much at once. Setting the cut height high and then reducing it should do the trick.

The products sold in garden stores have a number of disadvantages. They are usually considered by professionals to be low grade ie high in salt and ferrous sulphate. They are often difficult to apply, and carry a high scorch risk. They also need heavy applications of water post application.