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Summer is around the corner and gardens are slowly bursting into life. “Over the winter the lawn does not grow much, but once the weather warms up in early spring there are plenty of ways in which you can nurture your lawn to get the best results,” says Mark Watkins, who heads up Fine Gardening, the profes- sional independent lawn care company based near Dartmouth. Mark offers tailored treatment programmes for your lawn to encourage healthy growth, adapting five scheduled feeds to the seasons. “In spring, our feed has a percentage of iron to eradicate moss,” he says. “Now is the time to eradicate any moss that built up over winter and our spring treatment is the perfect way to do this.”
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May is the last chance to scarify your lawn and mechanically remove any surface thatch and moss before the weather gets any hotter: “This process cuts through the root zone of the plant creating stolen (side growth) and aids recovery, giving beautiful results,” explains Mark, a horticulturalist with over 25 years’ experience. Regular mowing with sharp blades is
mprove your lawn with expert advice from Fine Gar- dening’s Mark Watkins.
crucial and Mark recommends mowing little and often in order to minimise any stress to the plant, at least once a week if possible.
“All our products are non-scorch, polymer-coated and extremely safe for pets and children. You can start to use your lawn again just two hours after application,” he assures.
May is the optimum time to carry out overseeding. “After moss and weeds have been removed, or where grass grows sparsely, overseeding improves density and lawn quality,” says Mark. “Don’t forget to water it every two or three days after overseeding as seeds need plenty of moisture to germinate.”
For a free initial lawn assessment, call 0800 6528224 now to speak to Mark and the Fine Gardening team. Alongside great value lawn care, Fine Gardening also offers a comprehensive range of garden maintenance, landscaping and development services in Dartmouth and the South Hams.
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