What To Do with Fallen Autumn Leaves

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.

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.

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.

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.

Love them or hate them, fallen leaves can wreak havoc on your turf if not handled correctly. This article shares the pros and cons of fallen leaves on a lawn. As well as our top tips of how to remove them correctly, and reuse them efficiently.

Rain is good for turf, right? Although regular rain can do wonders for our gardens, and especially our lawns, when we have a consistent downpour, it can cause serious problems. In 2024, the UK experienced prolonged periods of rain, with some areas receiving more than 190mm in one month. This amount can lead to water pooling, soil compaction, damage to grass roots, and lawn waterlogging. All of which can impact the health, resilience, and appearance of your lawn.

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There is always a misconception about what season and what time during the year is best to lay turf. Realistically, you can lay turf any time of the year in the UK. If you’re looking for an exact date, early spring or mid-autumn are usually the perfect seasons. This is due to the ideal weather and soil conditions.  

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.

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?