january

Lawn Care Tips

When it comes to seasonal lawn care, January might seem like the time of year to sit back and leave your grass well alone. It\’s true that lawns don\’t need the same regular care during winter as they do in summer, but much like in December, that doesn\’t mean there\’s nothing to do. If you want a healthy, green lawn all year round, it\’s important to keep on top of monthly lawn care. In the first instalment of our lawn care calendar, find out which tasks to tackle in January and which ones to avoid.

Do\’s and Don\’ts

We all make New Year Resolutions in January. Make this the year you stick to your lawn care ones! Here are a few essential tasks to consider:

Leaving leaves Loses!
Dream Big – Make plans for the season ahead.
Keep off the Grass
Service your Mower

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Fallen Leaves

The last of the leaves will be falling in January. Make sure you keep up your clearance routine. Leaving leaves on the lawn they will block out much needed sunlight.

In the wet, they will rot causing damage which may lead to more renovation work later in the year.

AJS Lawn Care offer a Lawn Leaf Clearing Services.

Dream Big – Make Plans!

New Year, new resolutions. Dream big! Whack those weeds, boss the moss, go green(er), stripe that lawn! whatever your dreams, now is the time to start planning for the season ahead.

Don\’t\’ know where to start or don\’t have the time! AJS Lawn Care offer a comprehensive Lawn Care package from weeding to full renovations. For a free annual lawn care guide contact us now.

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Keep Off the Grass!

If it is wet, cold and overcast then keep off the lawn. You will do more harm than good if you trample all over the lawn in these conditions.

If, and only if, there is a prolonged spell of dry, warm sunny weather the maybe just maybe consider mowing your lawn on the highest setting.

Never mow your lawn when the ground is frosty or there s snow!..

Service Your Mower

Service your mower:

Change the oil
Replace the spark plug
Add a new Air Filter
Sharpen the blade

Too cold and wet outside to bother with the mower?

Try Mendy Mowers who will have your mower shipshape in no time

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Weed & Feed – Is there Anything to be done?

There is no need to feed your lawn in January. It is near dormant or growing very slowly. Any fertiliser applied in January would not be taken up by the plant and would leach away.

Similarly, applying a non-selective herbicide in January will not kill the weeds. It may weaken the weeds but it will do more harm to the grass plants..

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Boss the Moss!

Moss loves damp, shady areas. If you notice a slight build up of moss then you could apply an iron based liquid treatment in January. This will blacken the moss and it will need raking out.

If the moss is excessive, once raked out you could be left with bare spots that weeds take may advantage of.

Consider booking AJS Lawn Care\’s Boss the Moss treatment for March next year.

Scarifying

At this time of year, avoid scarifying your lawn. It will not be able to recover from such harsh treatment. Whilst the lawn is in a dormant state, it won\’t be able to grow back quickly enough and could end up leaving bald patches in your lawn that will require overseeding with a suitable grass seed later down the line. Don\’t scarify in December – wait till Spring!

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Aerating

It is still too early in the year to aerate!

Consider booking a aeration in for March. AJS Lawn Care provide a full scarification to renovation service.

Find out more …

Winter Lawn Care Tips

Pests: Worms are a sign of healthy soil so those annoying worm casts are actually a good sign! Unfortunately it\’s difficult to brush away worm casts in damp and cold conditions. The best defence you have is to keep on top of the leaf collection. This helps to keep matter and debris away from the surface, which helps worms stay deeper underground rather than on the surface of lawns.

Lawn disease: In December, the most common lawn diseases are fusarium and snow mould. Fusarium is a common fungus that grows in wet areas, and can be avoided by not watering lawns during cold periods. Snow mould is also caused by an airborne fungus, and your lawn may suffer after a prolonged compacted snow cover. If your lawn suffers from either of these during winter, you\’ll need to consider a recovery plan in the spring

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