Autumn Leaves, Autumn Lawns

The balmy summer days are gone, and it’s time to start wrapping up and keeping warm. But what does the change in seasons mean for your lawn? And how should you handle those fallen autumn leaves slowly covering your turf?

Our 12-month lawn care calendar tells you everything you need to know to maintain a thriving lawn all year round. From mowing heights to the best time to fertilise your lawn, we’ve got you covered.

Our experts answer the age-old questions of: what to do with fallen leaves? Are they good or bad for my lawn, or should I recycle or compost them? There are lots of pros and cons for your turf when it comes to fallen leaves, which this article dives into. Take a read, and discover precisely what to do with fallen autumn leaves, and how they can benefit your turf’s health.

There is no certainty with the weather, but many people believe that November is destined to be a difficult month because of falling temperatures and the amount of rainfall.

Get the most from your lawn this November with our core turf care tips. November is the most critical time in lawn care – it’s your last chance to strengthen and protect your turf through an unpredictable winter, ensuring you have a healthy, thick and vibrant lawn come spring. This latest article includes our five top tips to look out for your lawn this winter.

Whilst there is no specific temperature threshold to keep in mind, it may be best to beat the frost. Generally, this will be around the middle of November but it depends; some years it’s much earlier. By fertilising before that initial temperature drop-off when the ground is frozen, you can ensure the grass roots are able to absorb those nutrients and benefit from them.

As we’re now very much into the Autumn season, one of the common questions we get is can turf be laid during the October / November months. The answer may surprise you, as the common consensus is that turf is usually laid under warmer climates, however with more moist conditions and less humidity – Autumn is indeed an ideal time to lay Turf!

Autumn is one of the most rewarding times of year for lawn care. It is also not optimised enough by landscapers or homeowners!

Whether you’re laying new turf or maintaining an existing lawn, a little autumnal prep now will pay off beautifully come spring. In this article, we’ll explain why autumn turf care is essential, why it’s the best time to lay turf, and the main lawn tasks you should be completing.

Leaves falling on your lawn at home can be problematic if left to accumulate. But will fallen leaves actually damage your lawn? And what’s the most effective way to remove them?

Get your lawn in tip-top condition, ready for winter. Our experts have pulled together the best turf tasks to complete this October. From aerating compacted soil to clearing lawn-infesting moss, these easy tasks will help protect, enhance and strengthen your turf throughout winter, producing a healthy turf come spring.