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the aerator cartridge to further utilise your lawnmower and get the job done much faster. After aeration, reseeding sparse
areas will thicken up the lawn and help minimise weeds and moss. After reseeding, top dress the lawn with a soil and sand mixture to cover the seed and to level the surface out. Be careful not to bury the grass – make sure it
is showing through
the top dressing otherwise the grass underneath it will die.
Feeding
September is the ideal time to renovate a lawn, repairing any damage done over the summer and preparing it for the colder months. Lawnmower manufacturer and expert in lawn care, Allett, has some top tips for autumn.
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tart with scarification. Raking the turf with a scarifier helps to collect and remove all dead matter before it becomes thatch.
Thatch retains water, encouraging moss growth, which in turn prevents grass from developing deep roots. This means that the grass will be less tolerant in periods of dry weather next year, as the roots aren’t deep enough in the soil to find moisture. Thatch can also harbour turf diseases like Fusarium, so it’s a good idea to strip it out.
Scarification can be done manually but is an arduous task. A much easier alternative is Allett’s lawncare cartridge system, which has multiple functions to help maintain the perfect
lawn, including a scarifying option. There’s no need to use separate machines, the mower can transform into a scarifying rake by simply changing the cartridge.
Aerating and reseeding Scarifying can be tough on the lawn, so aerating it afterwards will help to replenish water, air and nutrients. Relieving compaction in the surface of the lawn allows air and water to penetrate and allowing water to percolate down through the soil, discouraging moss and encouraging grass root development.
Aeration can be done by hand with
a garden fork, by poking holes one to two inches deep into the surface. However, for larger lawns, the Allett lawncare system can be fitted with
LAWN SEED SALES UP FIVE-FOLD THIS SUMMER
Lawn seed sales went through the roof in June and July, extending the traditional springtime peak in lawncare category sales well into the summer, according to the latest figures released by Johnsons Lawn Seed.
Guy Jenkins, Johnsons Lawn Seed’s Consumer Manager, said the company’s sales were “running at five times their usual volumes” during June and July, as consumers sought to catch up on getting lawns into shape for summer following the Covid-19 lockdown.
The star performer in Johnsons’ leading lawncare range has been its Shady Place Lawn Seed, with sales soaring by 60 per cent. The mix of hard fescue, strong and slender creeping fescue and brown top bent is formulated to provide outstanding results in shaded and semi-shaded areas under trees and next to high walls and hedges, resulting in top quality lawns with good drought-resistance. Johnsons Lawn Seed’s Guy Jenkins explains:
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“The exceptionally dry spring has fuelled demand for Shady Place Lawn Seed, with boxes flying off the shelves as consumers turned to a trusted brand that’s proven to perform in dry conditions that can arise in areas of shade. The mix has enabled consumers to cultivate a high-quality sward that maintains its appearance and colour in areas of low light, which are often subject to drought as a result of overhanging trees or structures.”
Jenkins adds: “Shady Place Lawn Seed is an improved product that now incorporates Seedbooster technology, an innovative two- in-one seed coating that was developed for the professional turfcare market. Each seed is wrapped in a parcel of fast and slow-release fertiliser, resulting in seed germinating quickly and establishing faster, while acting as a harmless bird deterrent, too. As well as providing 30 per cent more grass, while being child and pet-friendly, the
proven performance of Seedbooster technology is driving brand loyalty among consumers, who have witnessed first-hand how well this advanced seed coating technology performs, even in tricky situations that are subject to shade and drought.”
Earlier this season, Johnsons Lawn Seed, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary during 2020, announced that sales of its market-leading portfolio of lawncare products have risen by 40 per cent over the past two years. Significant investment by its parent company DLF Seeds, which injects €14million per year into research and development, has helped Johnsons Lawn Seed to further strengthen its position in the market with the introduction of two new products for 2020.
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Next, top up the nutrients. Feed the lawn with an autumn/winter- specific fertiliser, as it will be lower in nitrogen but higher in phosphate and potash than a summer fertiliser. Phosphate and potash promote root development, helping the turf to go into winter with a head start. When mowing after this autumn lawn care routine, raise the height of the cut 30-40mm. Cutting the grass any shorter can encourage moss spores to germinate. A slightly longer lawn will also be more resilient if there is an unexpected, prolonged dry spell or ‘Indian summer’ ahead. The Complete Lawncare System six
features interchangeable
cartridges that fit on to Allett’s Kensington petrol mowers and Liberty 43 battery powered mowers. The system transforms the machine from a traditional mower to a specialist
gardening by changing its tool simply cartridges. The
system includes an aerator, a lawn brush, dethatcher, verticutter and a 10-bladed cartridge, as well as the walk-behind cylinder lawnmower, all in one machine which eases storage issues and reduces costs.
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