Lawn Care - Frequently Asked Questions

Why feed your lawn?

Walking on the lawn, mowing and rainfall cause soil compaction. This can prevent the grass roots from getting adequate water and nutrients, reducing the health of your lawn. Many lawns, particularly those that receive heavy use, have compacted soil that restricts the movement of air, water and nutrients to the grass roots. To correct the problem of compacted soil, it is necessary to aerate your lawn.

What is aeration?

Aeration consists of perforating the soil with small holes that allow water, air, and fertilizer to get closer to the roots. This enables the roots to grow more deeply, producing a more vigorous lawn.

What is scarifying?

Over time, lawns can accumulate thatch, a layer of slowly decomposing grass and moss, dead organic matter and dead roots. Thatch stops water and fertilizer from reaching the soil and provides a habitat for pests and disease. Thatch is removed with a mechanical rake.

Moss treatments.

An application of moss killer in the spring or autum helps control moss.

Tips for a healthy lawn

Correct mow height- The shorter you mow your lawn, the more maintainence will be required to keep it looking good. You should avoid cutting grass by more than one third of its height.

A clean cut- Mower blades need to be kept sharp so the grass is not torn.

Watering- It's possible to do more harm than good by over watering your lawn. Watering at night is not recommended as wet grass invites diseases. Watering when required should be complete in the early morning when the grass will dry quickly in the morning sun.
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