Local, Independant, Award Winning, Lawn Treatment Service
Treatment Programme
The key to getting lawns into their optimum condition, and then keeping them that way is simple. Do the work at the correct time of year, with the best materials, equipment and techniques available.
Below is an outline of how we spread the tasks throughout the year, to ensure that we are working with nature and the weather and not battling them!
The Regular Essentials
Delivered to all customers on a rolling / no contract basis, available on a pay as you go basis or via direct debit.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Treatment 1 January to February - Moss Control
Traditional and reliable Iron Sulphate based Moss Control treatment.
Treatment 2 March to Mid-May - Spring Treatment
Balanced fertiliser with quickstart and slow release properties, ensures a healthy start to the growth cycle.
Broad leaf weed control as required.
Treatment 3 May to 10th July - Summer Treatment
Slow release long lasting fertiliser PLUS primary weed control targeting all weed types commonly found on lawns.
Summer Break
10th July - August. Staff summer break and optional Scarification related work only.
Treatment 4 September to October - Autumn Treatment
Balanced fertiliser for the crucial Autumn Growth cycle & lawn appearance. Plus secondary Weed control targeting all common lawn weeds.
Treatment 5 November to December - Early Winter Treatment
Minerals, Seaweed extracts and micronutrients plus soil improving organic compounds. A must for soil fertility.
The five parts of our annual programme are formulated and timed to complement each other. We use no repeat products or ingredients.
Optional Extras
Indicative timings & typical price multiples
The optional extras that customers most often add to their lawns regular treatment programme are shown below.
Feb - Mar
Lawn Aeration Mid February - Mid March
Typical Pricing;
Twice regular treatment. Extra visit.
With or without powerful granular soil improver.
Mar - Apr
Spring Organic Treatment March - April
Typcial Pricing;
Twice regular treatment. Replaces regular mineral spring feed.
May - Jun
Summer Aid - Wetting Agent May - June
Typcial Pricing;
Twice regular treatment. Done with regular summer treatment.
August
Lawn Scarification August
Typcial Pricing;
3.5 times regular treatment. Extra visit.
August
Lawn Scarification + Over Seeding August
Typcial Pricing;
6 times regular treatment. Extra visit.
If option extra services are required we need advanced notice to secure a booking space.
Weeds
Along with moss, weeds are the greatest problem in lawns. We use professional products to control even the most stubborn weeds, with up to 3 applications per year. All our weedkillers are ‘non-residual’ meaning there is no toxin build up in the soil.
Moss
Moss thrives in shade, areas of poor nutrition, waterlogging, compaction and very close mowing. Effective control requires a combination of mechanical and chemical applications. Our very important winter treatment is aimed directly at moss control.
Fertiliser
To keep a lawn in good condition it is almost certain that a sensible application of well balanced fertiliser is required. At Grasshopper we use the most modern materials available to ensure effective and safe application at all times of year, without resorting to excessive use of nitrogen.
Lawn Scarification
The removal of surface thatch with Lawn Scarification helps to improve access to vital nutrients and water, and can help to deter moss growth.
Lawn Aeration
The use of Lawn Aeration to reduce soil compaction and sub surface thatch, increasing the amount of water and nutrients available to the lawn.
Soil Conditioning
Organic matter, Minerals and Plant extracts play a valuable and sustainable part in improving conditions for grass health and appearance.
