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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!

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.
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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.
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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.
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Cultural Treatments

The removal of surface thatch with Lawn Scarification, and the use of Lawn Aeration to reduce soil compaction and sub surface thatch, are integral elements of Lawn maintenance.
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Soil Conditioning

Organic matter, Minerals and Plant extracts play a valuable and sustainable part in improving conditions for grass health and appearance.
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THE FOUR REGULAR SEASONAL TREATMENTS

Spring

Long lasting, cool start, well balanced feed. Crucial for a healthy start to the growing season. Broad leaf weed control where required.

Summer

Slow release summer fertiliser and primary weed control.

Autumn

Autumn fertiliser for summer recovery and winter preparation, weed control where required.

Winter

Moss control and turf hardener.

CULTURAL IMPROVEMENTS

Aeration

Reduction of soil compaction and thatch, via either Hollow Tine Aeration or Fracture Tine Aeration.

Soil Conditioning

Organic and mineral treatments targeted to gently improve soil structure and health.

Scarification

Removal/Reduction of surface thatch.

“I admit, I was sceptical about how much good the Aeration done last winter would produce, happy to admit that it was well worth it. We are enjoying denser grass and much less moss this spring, many thanks”
Mike Holmes
“You have been treating my Lawn for a year now, and I must say the results are remarkable. The Lawn looks better than it has for a very long time"
Mr B Rozier
“We have been most impressed by Grasshopper’s service and will not hesitate to recommend you to neighbours on the basis of our experience”
Thornton
“We are really grateful for your skill in restoring our lawn to health, the most satisfying garden expenditure in ages!”
David Jacobs
“Just wanted to say how pleased we are with the lawn after you scarified it in the Autumn. Best thing we could have done! What an improvement. We now have lush green grass growing – much easier to mow properly and it looks great and feels better underfoot. Thanks guys!”
Tessa 
We are open

We are serving our existing regular customers on a `business as usual` basis in accordance with the latest government rules. These can be seen on the link below.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance

Safety: We have measures in place to ensure staff and customers do not pass germs to each other, and to make sure that staff do not pass germs amongst each other.

We do not need to have any interaction at all with customers while providing our service.

Avoiding all personal contact and interaction with customers and the public has become standard procedure for all our staff.

If customers do want to speak to us while we are working at their properties, this can still be done while outdoors with more than 2M of spacing. However, we would prefer to answer questions or queries by email or telephone.

All customers who do not already have their invoices by email can arrange this if they wish. Just give us a ring or send an email request.

Staff are not co-mingling at our premises, sharing any kit or traveling together in vehicles. 

Economy: We continue to work, doing our bit to keep the economy going and protect the jobs of our staff and suppliers.

Wellbeing: These are frightening and challenging times for all. With many of us forced to spend much more time at home, our gardens will be valuable sanctuaries from stress and worry. Having our lawns as healthy and vibrant as possible can only be a good thing.