Grass facts

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Lawn Turf

How to lay turf

Laying turf can sometimes be very difficult and you need to remember not to walk directly on the prepared soil or newly-laid turf.  A way to avoid this is to lay down boards or planks to work from and walk on. You should also avoid stretching the turf. For further information about how to lay your turf please visit us online at: http://www.easylawn.co.uk/index.php?page=74

 

Cultivated Lawn Turf

Here at Easylawn we grow and supply cultivated lawn turf and we have been supplying turf for over 30 years. We have an onsite nursery where our turf is produced which is then available for you to purchase online. If you wanted to order some turf online from our website then you could try out our online turf calculator which helps you calculate how much turf you require for your garden. Also when ordering online we can provide you with next day delivery. To find out further information about ordering your turf online please visit our website at: http://www.easylawn.co.uk/

Lawns: spring and summer care

Mowing

This is the most obvious (and one of the most important) maintenance task over spring and summer. Mowing regularly keeps the lawn in good health. See our advice on lawns: mowing for more on the different cutting heights and mowing frequencies recommended in spring and summer.

Killing moss

Moss is a problem in damp, poorly drained lawns. Spring is a good time to remedy moss problems. There are several options for dealing with moss in lawns, see our advice on moss in lawns for further detail.

Feeding

In mid-spring (often late March to April), use a proprietary spring  or summer lawn fertiliser at the manufacturer’s recommended rates. Feeding the lawn will increase vigour and help prevent weeds and moss from establishing. Apply fertilisers when the soil is moist, or when rain is expected.

If grass loses its vigour and freshness between late spring and late summer (often May to August), repeat the application of spring or summer lawn fertiliser or apply 15g per sq m (½oz per sq. yd) sulphate of ammonia mixed with four times its weight dry soil. Mixing with soil ensures even distribution and avoids scorching the grass. Apply this mixture in cool, moist conditions and lightly water it in. As an organic alternative, use chicken manure pellets. Repeat fertiliser application a third time if needed six to eight weeks later.

Do not apply spring or summer lawn fertilisers, chicken manure pellets or sulphate of ammonia after August. They contain too much nitrogen for autumn use, encouraging green leafy growth at the wrong time of year, when it could be damaged by winter cold or pests and disease.

Over-seeding

After moss or weeds have been removed, or where grass is growing sparsely, over-seeding may be necessary. Early autumn is the best time for this job, but mid-spring is also suitable.

• Break up the surface with a fork and rake it to make a reasonably fine surface.
• Sow grass seed at half the recommended rate or, where there are no recommendations, at 10-15g per sq m (½oz per sq yd).
• Lightly rake to incorporate the seed into the surface.
• Where birds are a problem, net the area.
• If the weather remains dry for two or three days water gently with a sprinkler.
• Grass should sprout seven to 10 days after sowing.

In heavily used areas, choose a hardwearing utility mix containing ryegrass. Most lawn grasses do not thrive in shade, so for these areas choose a shade-tolerant mix.

Watering

Even if lawns turn brown and dry over summer, they usually recover well when rains return. Watering is usually not necessary over summer. See our advice on lawns: care during drought for more on limiting damage and conserving water in the lawn.

If you do have to water the lawn and maintain a green sward, water when the soil becomes dry, but before the grass turns yellow or brown. If the ground is very hard, aerate it by spiking with a garden fork before watering, to aid water penetration.

Watering once a week to every 10 days is normally sufficient. Ensure that the water reaches a depth of 10cm (4in) after each watering. In the middle of summer 1 sq m (1 sq yd) needs about 20-litres (5 gallons) every seven days.

Looking after new lawns

Lawns from turf should be left completely un-used for their first week. Lawns from seed should be left un-used until their first mowing. Avoid using new lawns heavily in their first season.

Newly laid lawns can be fed like established lawns. They need watering, but should not be over watered, as this may result in shallow rooting and poor establishment.

For advice on aftercare of newly sown lawns, see our advice on lawns from seed.

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Cultivated Lawn Turf

Our standard turf is a purpose grown cultivated lawn turf suitable for domestic lawn uses and landscape contracting. The seeds are selected to give a hard wearing lawn with a good colour and slow growing characteristics.  Find out more about all our turf products by visiting our website. 

Turf Supplier

Turf in any capacity, for any specification requires months of hard work and specialist care. At Easylawn we are one of the UK’s leading turf cultivators and suppliers, for both domestic and commercial clients (including premier league clubs). Our dedicated team of specialists and distributors ensure that we deliver you with turf of the highest quality possible which has been grown close to home. Find out more at our website.  

Specialist Turf

Easylawn’s specialist sports turf is supplied to Premiership football clubs, amongst other sporting venues, and is a hardwearing turf. It is suitable for specific sport fields and domestic lawns which are also used as training grounds. 

For further information on our sports turf, and our complete turf range, please visit our website or call us on 01432 850 850.

Turf

Our high quality cultivated lawn turf is purposely grown for its colour and fine appearance. The premium turf we supply is typically used for show homes and prestigious developments and is suitable for most domestic applications. 

For further information on our premium turf, and our complete turf range, please visit our website or call us on  01432 850 850.

Lawn Turf

As part of our lawn turf range at Easylawn, our specialist sports turf is supplied to Premiership football clubs and other sporting venues and it is a hardwearing turf. It is suitable for sports field application and domestic lawns which are used as training grounds.

To find out more about our lawn turf range either visit our website or give us a call on 01432 850 850.

Mowing Your Lawn Turf

For home owners who do not have the time to do the job on their own, or for business owners who want the most professionally landscaped lawns, hiring the best landscaping companies for mowing your lawn is something to consider. Not only do these professional companies have the best mowers, trimmers, and clippers, but they have the highest speed mowers to handle any grass and lawn, regardless of the desired look the customer has. Additionally, when you hire professionals to do the job, you do not have to worry about things not getting done, and if you are a business owner, you can be rest assured the lawn turf is always going to look its best when customers are present.

If you have a larger estate, and are always away or do not have the time or tools to do the work yourself, a professional landscaping company can do it for you. And, as a business owner, they can mow the lawns, trim the hedges and trees, and if you want any special plants, features, or designs, professional landscapers are the best people to do the work for you. But, when hiring the landscaping company to work with, you not only have to make sure they are a reliable company, but home and business owners have to make sure the company is well known in their area, uses the best tools, has all required licensed and certifications, and charges the lowest prices for the work they are going to be rendering for the clients. 

When comparing landscaping companies, to choose the best home and business owners should use online reviews to learn about local companies. Not only is this the easiest way to find out which companies are licensed and only hire the top professionals, but it is also the easiest way to find the best landscaping companies and what former customers have to say about their work. It is also going to allow you the opportunity to find the lower prices when you do need to have landscapers coming to your home or business once or a couple times a week to maintain the lawn turf, and to make sure everything is looking its best. So, taking some time to read online reviews, and finding companies that other locals trust and rely on, is the best way to go about finding the top professionals for mowing your lawn and all other landscaping work that has to be done at home or for your business. 

It does not matter what the size the lawn is, or how much maintenance work is required; if you hire the best companies, they will do the job properly, and will ensure the style and look that home or business owners are looking for. So, if you are limited in time, supplies, and resources, or if you simply do not want to do the work yourself, you can hire great local landscaping companies to mow the lawn turf, and maintain the lawn at home or for your local business.

Lawn turf

At Easylawn we pride ourselves on attention to detail. This begins right at the production process with the seed selection containing the highest quality seed mix to provide the perfectly balanced lawn turf. Attention to detail throughout the whole process results in dense high quality lawn turf. Often our turf is mown 4 times a week to ensure the best quality is achieved and as we have access to thousands of acres of rich Herefordshire soil we can maintain this level of quality. We offer a range of lawn turf domestically and commercially, including premium turf standard turf, sports turf and more. Visit us online.

Lawn turf – Preparing Your Ground for Turfing

The correct preparation of your ground is essential before you lay new turf, to ensure the future well being of your lawn. Here are a few steps you can take to prepare your ground.

1. Remove any existing turf by slicing beneath grass with a spade or turf cutter.
2. Turn over the soil thoroughly to a depth of 15cm. This can be done using a spade or powered cultivator.
3. Clear the area of any weeds, stones and other debris.

If you follow all of these steps, you will be ready to lay your new lawn. If you have any queries then please contact us on 01432 850 850 or visit us at http://www.easylawn.co.uk/index.php?page=74

Lawn Turf – How Often Should I Mow My Lawn?

This is a common question that we are asked here at Easylawn and it depends on the time of year. Grass will usually grow at its peak in Spring and Autumn, so during these times your lawn turf should really me mowed at least once a week. In the Summer however, rainfall is limited so therefore it may only be necessary to mow your lawn every other week. Finally, in the Winter the frequency that your lawn will require mowing will be greatly reduced due to wet lawns and frosts. Find out more by visiting us online at http://www.easylawn.co.uk/home.php.

How to Save Money on Lawn Care

There’s no doubt that people spend a lot of money on lawn turf care every year, however you can trim your costs without sacrificing your beautiful yard. And if you need more motivation than saving money, remember that many of the lawn care practices that are good for your pocketbook are great for the planet. Read more of this interesting article by visiting - http://scoopsandiego.com/online_features/lawn_and_garden/how-to-save-money-on-lawn-care/article_123be0ed-3ebb-5048-98ad-0f7acd9d3dff.html

At Easylawn we are a turf supplier in the UK and we can provide quality lawn turf as well as related products such as weed killers, fertilizers, watering cans and much more. Visit us online for more information.

Overseeding helps keep lawns lush

If your lawn is thin and patchy and has brown spots, or you are simply looking for a green and healthy lawn, the answer is overseeding — a natural way to thicken your lawn and crowd out undesirable weeds. Overseeding can take your lawn from being thinned out to thick and lush. The only way to make a lawn as dense as sod is to overseed every year. Read more at - http://www.lfpress.com/2013/05/08/growing-concerns-overseeding-helps-keep-lawns-lush

Here at Easylawn we can provide a range of turf that is suitable for gardens, sports grounds and more. Visit our website for more information.

Five steps to a beautiful lawn

Here are five simple steps you can take to ensure that you have a beautiful looking lawn.

1. Mow your lawn turf at the recommended cutting height.
2. Follow proper irrigation practices.
3. Apply fertilizer according to soil test recommendations.
4. Pay more attention to shaded areas.
5. Follow all the recommended disease, insect, and weed control practices.

By following these 5 simple steps, your lawn should be looking healthy in no time. Visit our website to browse through our range of lawn turf and other products.

Turf Tips – May

May is a good month for turf care and maintenance and it is the best time to start mowing so that the lawn height can be brought down. You should really mow your lawn turf once every week during this month. Also, make sure you take the opportunity to spot and treat weed problems when dry conditions prevail. To find out more turf tips and for more information on the turf we supply, visit us online.

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Comparing the Natural Lawn With the Artificial Lawn – Which is Greener?

Each household wouldn’t mind having a big lawn to hang out during those warm summer days. A lawn can be a place to hold various activities, including sports, outdoor dinner parties, and barbies. While the green movement has been sweeping across the world, more and more people are looking to reduce the number of pollutants they personally inject into the atmosphere. So we run into this issue when discussing lawns – which is “greener”? Is it the lawn that is grown from grass seed and mowed every couple weeks or is it the artificial turf made of synthetic fibers that resemble natural grass? You’ll be surprised at the answer. Read more at - http://www.greenerideal.com/lifestyle/0417-the-artificial-lawn-greener-than-natural/

At Easylawn we are turf suppliers in the UK and we can provide a range of turf varieties and products. Visit us online.