Tips for a greener lawn

SPRING LAWN CARE

Now is the ideal time to give your lawn that tonic and TLC it deserves to ensure it returns to the peak of health over the coming spring and summer months.

GreenThumb is the UK’s largest and most recommended lawn care specialist. Local franchise owners Graham Smith and his wife Ronnie take great pride in running a small business that cares for your lawn. “Weeds are the bane of many lawns, and Springtime onwards is a good time to tackle them,” says Graham Smith “Spraying the lawn with a selective herbicide can rid it of dandelions, daisies and clover, as well as other weeds.”

GreenThumb customers benefit from five core treatments each year, inclusive of feeds, weed and moss controls, as well as a water conserver. Customers can also opt to have additional treatments such as lawn scarification and aeration to keep their lawn lush, green and healthy all year round.

GreenThumb’s pay-as-you-go treatments start from just £18, meaning there are no contracts to sign and customers can decide on the programme that suits their lawn and pocket.

For a free lawn analysis, contact GreenThumb today on 01249 653765 or via email chippenham@ greenthumb.co.uk.

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“GreenThumb customers benefit from five core treatments each year”

Before GreenThumb... SPRING LAWN TIPS

A few simple things to do as preparation for the coming season:

LAWNS DON’T LIKE SHADE

Take a good look at the border plants, shrubs and trees – they all have a habit of encroaching on the lawn's space and weakening it by denying it light. Then... get the secateurs out!

CLEAN UP

Rake away dead leaves, twigs and branches. The less debris there is on the lawn, the healthier it will be, not to mention the real benefit from increasing its exposure to sunlight.

UP TO THE JOB?

Before mowing, make sure your mower is up to the job by giving it a service. Importantly, make sure that the blades are sharp; dull mower blades won’t cut the grass cleanly, causing the grass tip to turn brown or look shredded – not a great look!

and after!!! CUTTING EDGE

Start mowing the lawn on the highest cut your mower allows, gradually reducing the height of the cut over the course of a few weeks, until the grass is between 1” and 2” tall.

EXTRA TIP

Try not to remove more than a third of the height of the grass blade in one go as this will damage the plant.