Lawn Care and Garden Advice
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,…
Turf Desk Top Tips - Leatherjackets
21st February 2023
Weather dependant, leatherjackets could start making an impact on your lawn as early as February. Warmer weather makes these grass greedy grubs hungry, so they'll work their way closer to the surface to feed on your lawn. Unfortunately, they're not so keen on weeds, only the roots of your grass.…
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…
Should You "Leaf" It Alone?
25th October 2022
Here at Sherborne Turf, we like to keep our ear to the ground (albeit the slightly muddy, leaf-covered ground at the moment) and there is a lot of discussion about leaf clearance at this time of year with many left wondering: to rake or not to rake?There have been many…
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 Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf – September
6th September 2021
September is a fantastic month for lawn care as, with more temperate weather and reasonable rainfall, it is often the perfect month for lawn renovations. September is a good time for fertilising, seeding, re-turfing and repairing, and though there’s so much to do, don’t worry, here at Sherborne Turf, we’ve…
Your Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf – August
9th August 2021
Normally a warm and sunny month, this August has been a mixed bag so far, with quite a lot of rain. While disappointing in terms of you being able to spend much time in your garden, it can be beneficial for your lawn by keeping it well-watered. Here are some…
A Gardener’s Best Friend? Eight Surprising Facts About Slugs and Snails
12th July 2021
After all the recent rain, you may have discovered a large influx of gastropods weaving their merry way across your lawn. I’m talking, of course, about slugs and snails: that great nemesis of your clematis or harasser of your hostas, but could they actually be beneficial for your garden? According…
Seeding and Overseeding for Weed Treatment
1st April 2021
The difference between seeding and overseeding is that the former relates to starting a lawn from scratch whereas the latter is for repairing damage or sparce / bare patches in an already established lawn. It is important to first establish why your existing lawn may be failing and treat the…
Mulching and Mulching Mowers
1st March 2021
Mulching is the process of recycling finely cut grass clippings back into your lawn to provide nutrients, moisture and resistance to pests and disease.
It is a common misconception that mulching is just the same as not collecting the grass clippings after you have mown your lawn; however this is not the case.
