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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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Speak to one of our experts to find out how we can help! Book a free lawn survey

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 will be closed between July 10th and August 10th

During this period our office will only open for a couple of hours every few days. Our response times to phone calls and emails will be much slower than normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience, but we find this period to be of least horticultural use. Typically it is too warm and too dry for fertiliser or weed control products to work at their best. So we use it for staff holidays, equipment and vehicle servicing and schedule planning for the upcoming scarification season. We do not offer free quotations during our shut down period because we do not have any grounds staff or vans available.

You can still request a quotation – and we will be happy to make a date, but we will be booking into September. We dislike doing quotes in high Summer as accurate diagnosis of problems is a lot more difficult during this natural period of low soil hydration and weak/uneven grass growth.

How we organise the lawn treatment year

When we return to work in August we will be very busy completing our scarification and over Seeding Programme – If you have already booked, we look forward to seeing you then!