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Winter’s finally behind us but your lawn might be looking a little tired and thin. Don’t worry - a quick spring renovation will bring it back to life in no time! Here’s how to get your lawn looking lush again: Mow it down low (don’t panic - it will bounce back better than ever!). Scarify/dethatch to create a great seed bed. Clean up debris with your mower catcher. Spread seed evenly with a spreader (not by hand). Feed with Greenkeepers Choice Starter Fertiliser (like baby formula for grass). Lightly rake or top-dress with soil/sand for germination. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide (chat...

Tony's lawn tips Hi lawn enthusiasts, Like many of us, you may have sown a new lawn this year, or worked hard to improve or maintain your lawn, only to watch it struggle and go backwards during summer. I thought I would share a few tips around management techniques and some clever products that you can use to give your lawn the best chance of staying in top condition. The first issue to deal with is watering. How much and when. This varies a little depending on your grass species. For example, a Ryegrass lawn will need frequent watering over...