Lawn Care and Garden Advice
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…
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…
Laying Turf in January
4th January 2022
Can you lay turf in January?Though it may come as a surprise, turf can be laid all year round, even in the winter. Laying it in the winter can actually be advantageous as, if the weather is not too wet, the turf should still have enough time to establish before…
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…
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 – 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…
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…
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.
