Lawn Care and Garden Advice
Why Do You Need A High Nitrogen Fertiliser?
1st May 2024
For healthy lawns and plants, fertiliser is an important addition, especially during spring growth - but what are fertilisers made of?All fertilisers (or fertilizers) come with with an NPK ratio (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) which tells you how much of each of these important nutrients are present in the feed.Nitrogen…
Hedgehogs, Hibernation and Happy Lawns
26th October 2023
It’s that time of year again where you may be experiencing leaf fall on your lawn. Though leaving leaves alone is a hot topic whenever autumn comes around, it is vital to make a distinction between when and where you should leave your leaves.Leaves on your lawn will, if left,…
Your Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf – November
1st November 2022
With the clocks going back it is clear that winter is not far off. This time of year usually means longer nights and colder mornings and the key tasks for autumn lawn renovation and maintenance should have already been done. (This year, however, the weather has resisted freezing just yet and…
Post Drought Lawn Care
23rd August 2022
As the weather cools and the rain begins to return, gardeners country wide are breathing a collective sigh of relief. Here at Sherborne Turf, we’ve had a lot of people asking how to help their lawns after the recent dry spell.The key at this point in time is, surprisingly, not…
Annual Lawn Care Plan
12th July 2022
Lawncare Advice & Annual Plan of Action;Mow the lawn at least every 5 days in the growing period using the 1/3rd of grass rule.Remove grass clippings unless using a mulching attachment on mower.To aid the appearance of the lawn scarify & rake to minimise horizontal growth.Use a selective herbicide (Weedol-kills…
Your Lawn and Garden in July
1st July 2022
Lawn care in JulyJuly is often one of the warmer months of the year and, as such, will mean your garden and your lawn will be growing quickly. With this in mind, if you would like a well-maintained sward of green grass, it is important to continue to cut your…
Your Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf – February
14th February 2022
Love Your Lawn This FebruaryNow’s the time to start planning ahead for the rest of the year for your lawn, and your whole garden, by thinking about what needs improving.Many will have undertaken lawn renovations in the autumn in the hope that their lawns will be looking beautiful in time…
Your Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf - January
15th January 2022
If mild, January can be an excellent month for laying new turf, as well as monitoring and repairing current lawns. Remember to keep an eye out for common issues that may become evident at this time of year – and use the opportunity to get outside in your garden during…
Your Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf – December
7th December 2021
Generally speaking, there shouldn’t be too much to do throughout the colder, darker months of the year, but there are still a few things to keep an eye out for in order to keep your lawn in the best condition and ready for the spring.Mowing and General MaintenanceIf the weather…
Your Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf – October
30th September 2021
October is an incredibly important month for lawn care and in many cases is the last opportunity to get your lawn ready for the winter ahead. With the days getting shorter, the temperatures getting cooler and the possibility of an increase in rainfall, it can seem as if there’s so…
