Evergreen Lawn Dressing 25L

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Most lawns will recover well after summer’s wear and tear or drought without any feeding, and will be a rich green carpet againby the following year. But if your lawn is in need of a boost, you can apply an autumn lawn feed – just make sure it’s specifically formulated for autumn application. Autumn lawn feedencourages root growth through winter, rather than leafy growth.

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Once your lawn is treated and in pristine condition, it's important to get some lawn feed down to ensure that the roots are still growing strong throughout the winter. For larger lawns, consider hiring or buying apowered scarifier or scarifying mower attachment – or just rake a small section each autumn

The autumn months are the best time to give it a vigorous rake but be careful not to be too forceful and rake too deeply as the turf gets damaged it can take a long time to recover.

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You can make your own Top Dressing using a mix of materials but it is much easier to buy pre-mixed Top Dressing such as Miracle-Gro EverGreen Lawn Dressing. The risk of making your own top dressing can lead to weeds, the wrong ratio and also using the wrong type of sand – it must be lime free. The lawn dressing should be spread evenly so that depressions are filled and no new humps are created. Improving established lawns

Leave the grass to grow. Longer grass will give shade to roots and encourage them to grow as well, so raising the height of the lawnmower is recommended. Watering lawns during the summer months can be a matter of preference, as lawns will typically recover well in autumn with increased rainfall and there is a lot to be said for conserving this precious natural resource. If conditions are particularly dry and you do want to try and prolong the lush green of your lawn, a major soak less frequently is better than frequently sprinkling, which can lead to shallow root growth. You should use a different lawn fertiliser in autumn that you would use when you are preparing your garden in spring. We recommend using either Miracle-Gro EverGreen Autumn Lawn Care or Miracle-Gro EverGreen Premium Plus Autumn & Spring Lawn Food. These products are best applied using a lawn spreader to ensure even application over your lawn - this will help prevent any scorching or damage. There are a couple of things you can do to help the health of your lawn following your autumn lawn care. Try not to walk on the lawn too much after product application - if you have areas of your garden that you need to get to in the winter then please think about this beforehand such as building a path or putting down stepping stones. Grass feed should be appliedevenlywhen the soil is moist and rainfall is expected. During prolonged dry spells, you will need to water the lawn for several days after application.

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If your grass is very sparse or worn, we recommend overseeding the whole lawn with Gro-Sure Smart Lawn seed. It contains a clever aqua gel coating that can absorb 400 times its weight in water to guarantee germination.It’s always best to Top Dress your lawn in the early autumn after some maintenance has occurred such as scarification and aeration. The lawn dressing should be spread evenly so that depressions are filled and no new humps are created. Improving established lawns If you are planning to lay turf, mid-March is the ideal time. Prepare the ground a couple of weeks before laying turf, using a product like Grow More Granular Fertiliser that has a balance of the major nutrients needed, allowing it time to work into the soil. Our top tip for mowing is to invest in the right machinery! There are lots of options for mowers on the market from petrol, to electric and battery, from rotary to cylinder, and walk behind to ride on. For areas that are particularly bumpy, you can use a half moon edging iron (or a spade if you don’t have one) and shave the ground level. Once you have done this, aerate the soil underneath with a fork and re-lay turf level to the rest of the lawn. Dips/troughs in the garden should also follow this process until the whole lawn is level. 4. Aerate your lawn

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Top dressing is the next step after aerating. Itinvolves applying a mixof loam, sand and well-rotted organic mattertofill the aeration holes. It’s particularly useful on heavy soil, as it willimprove the soil’s texture and drainage, which should encourage better rooting and denser grass. Also contains an enriched organic dressing that feeds the lawn, improves soil structure and encourages root activity of existing lawns. How to use Keep the bag closed when in storage to prevent drying out. Storage from one year to another may a_x001F_ect performance. Winter is a time of rest for your lawn, and it’s important that it has time to rejuvenate and be ready for the following year. This season is a good time to think about how you are going to care for your perfect lawn come spring. Plan any changes to your lawn during the winter so that you’re ready for when the temperature outside increases. Like any plant, the key to healthy grass is taking care of the roots. Make sure the root gets maximum oxygen by doing all you can to improve drainage. The best way to do this is through aeration.

On the rare occasion in the British winter when the weather is dry, grab the rake and remove any fallen leaves on the lawn as they not only provide habitable shelter for garden pests, but they also suffocate the lawn which weakens the grass. Add the leaves to your compost heap, where they can rot down to help make a good natural soil conditioner for your flowerbeds next year. It is best to do most of these preparation steps in the autumn months if possible when lawn growth has slowed down, it then has enough time to recover for the spring and summer months. Best time to scarify your lawn in the UK Autumn is the perfect time of year to start again with your lawn treatment as the soil temperature is still warm enough to stimulate grass growth. Here are some tips on how to maintain your lawn in autumn… 1. Scarify Finally, if your lawn is dead, you will need to re-turf or sow a new lawn with Gro-Sure Smart Lawn seed, a quality blend that will help prevent this happening if another dry spell occurs. Keep watering well to help seed germination. A perfect lawn can instantly be ruined by messy edging. Use a half-moon lawn edger like the oneabove from Burgon & Ball and a pair of edging shears, and you can solve this in a flash. Be sure to collect up the trimmings afterwards to stop the cut grass and debris building upon the lawn.