Advice and technical assistance is available As turf is a living product growing on a living soil with the ever changing weather conditions, things may not always be as straightforward as they seem. Problems can occur, but if so, do not despair, help may be available. We always want you to be delighted with the turf and products we supply, so if you are not completely satisfied, please let us know, and we may be able to assist. Some things to look out for .. Leather Jackets These are the larvae of Crane Flies (Daddy Longlegs), the female of which is able to lay 300 eggs at any one time. Living under turf for up to a year, they can steadily much their way through the roots, attracting predators which can also assist in destroying your lawn! Prevention is available in the form of Bayers Provado® (available from most good garden centres) and can be applied from mid August to October.  Alternatively we can carry out treatment for you, please contact us for details. Toadstools Microscopic bacteria and fungi are present in all soils, and toadstools will appear in warm, moist conditions. Although they will disappear quite natually within a few weeks, the affected area can be mown daily until no more appear. Alternatively, simply break the stems by brushing them, which will allow them to dry out and disappear. Red Thread Disease This disease is usually not harmful, so unlikely to cause permanent damage. As lack of nitrogen encourages red thread disease, it can be treated most effectively by feeding your lawn with a high nitrogen fertiliser, increasing fertility. Fusarium Patch Disease This is the most common disease of turf in the UK. It occurs in still, humid conditions, and in most cases, the diseased area will completely recover once the grass is actively growing again. This process is slower in autumn or winter because the turf is not growing fast enough to recover quickly.