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…
Which Fertiliser Do You Need?
19th February 2024
It can be a little overwhelming when looking for the best fertiliser (or fertilizer) for the job at hand. But never fear, Sherborne Turf can help you work it out.The best all-rounder:If you’d like a multi-purpose fertiliser to do several different jobs, then our Stripy Green Fertiliser is perfect. Specifically…
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…
Garden Pests - Leatherjackets
1st September 2021
Over recent years the winters have become gradually warmer and wetter, with only one small cold snap, usually at the beginning of spring rather than throughout the winter months like in times gone by. This change, along with the reduction of licensed chemical control, has seen an increase in garden…
Your Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf - June
15th June 2021
Your Turf in JuneTo do list includes:Weed ControlRegular MowingWateringFertilisingDealing with Pests and diseasesIt’s important that, while you’re out in you garden (hopefully) enjoying the lovely June sunshine, you still maintain your lawn in order to keep it looking a lovely, healthy green. This month, it will need to be mowed…
Red Thread
15th June 2021
Red ThreadRed Thread is a lawn fungus that commonly occurs twice a year: May/June and again in August/September. This type of fungus is caused by humid conditions and is much more common than you might think. Most lawns are likely to have experienced it at some point every year, possibly…
Shrub Planting and Feeding
1st February 2021
Traditionally trees and shrubs are planted anytime between October and April providing the ground isn’t waterlogged or frozen solid. Spring is the ideal time to fertilise shrubs just before the new growth begins as nitrogen fertiliser has the strongest effect on plants approximately one month after application. However, like most…
