gosberton - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T14:52:14Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/gosbertonLawn scarifying for moss and thatch control, why, when and how it should be done properly...https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/lawn-scarifying-for-moss-and-thatch-control-why-when-and-how-it2012-02-26T22:30:00.000Z2012-02-26T22:30:00.000ZAdam Pilgrimhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AdamPilgrim<div><p><span class="font-size-3">If you are reading this blog post, you may be asking yourself some or all of the following questions:</span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WHY should I scarify my lawn?</strong></span></p><p>Lawns benefit from regular scarifying in order to remove and control the build up of moss and 'thatch'. 'Thatch' is the build up of dead grass, partly rotted leaves and debris that builds up in a lawn over time.</p><p>Both moss and thatch restrict grass growth by competing with it for light and water, leading to your lawn rapidly becoming thin, patchy and dying off quickly in times of drought.</p><p>Removing all of this debris encourages fresh, more resilient grass growth.</p><p></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WHEN should I scarify my lawn?</strong></span></p><p><b><u><br/></u></b> Lawns can be scarified in the spring or autumn. HOWEVER, the grass must be strongly growing at the time the operation is carried out, otherwise recovery will be slow. The application of a seasonally appropriate lawn fertiliser will help the grass recover more rapidly.</p><p>The grass or ground should defiantly not be frozen or covered in snow at the time scarifying is carried out!</p><p></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>How should I scarify my lawn properly?</strong></span></p><p>The most important point is that any moss MUST be killed off using an appropriate moss killer such as lawn sand or sulphate of iron before even thinking about getting the scarifying machine out of the shed. Failing to kill the moss properly will just result in the moss being chopped up and spread about the lawn - often leaving you with more moss than you had before!</p><p>Products vary but we always apply lawn sand both length and cross ways across the lawn using carefully calibrated spreaders to ensure an even spread and avoiding leaving marks or lines from imprecise application.</p><p>Proper scarification involves allowing the moss killer to work for an appropriate interval (often 14 days) and not cutting the lawn in this time. Before scarifying, cut the lawn fairly short - this makes it easier for the machine to work.</p><p>Set the scarifier blades so that they are touching the turf but NOT the ground.</p><p>Scarify the lawn one way, clearing the debris if there is a lot, then make another pass at 90 degrees to the first, with the blades slightly lower but still NOT touching the ground.</p><p>Remember the machine won't get right to the edges, so use a spring tine rake to get to these.</p><p>By this point, you are likely to have a LOT of moss and debris on the surface of your lawn. This needs clearing and disposing of - but do not put it on your compost heap - dispose of it at your local civic amenity site.</p><p>Then mow your lawn again with a rotary mower, this will help to lift the grass and any remaining debris.</p><p><em>Some 'lawn care companies' unfortunately don't scarify right to the edges, re mow the grass after scarifying OR dispose of the moss and debris, leaving this to do this yourself....</em></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Doesn't all this sound like an awful lot of hard work?</strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Why not call in a professional?</strong></span></p><p><b><u><br/></u></b> If you live within a 7 mile radius of the Spalding, Lincolnshire area, ANP Services Spalding can attend your property, apply an appropriate moss killer, <strong>thoroughly</strong> scarify your lawn <strong>AND</strong> dispose of all the debris - all at a preagreed price. Following on from this, we also recommend application of an appropriate fertiliser to ensure a fast recovery for your lawn. </p><p>For your peace of mind, we are FULLY insured and licensed waste carriers, we also provide free, no obligation quotations and in most instances can offer a fixed price for any lawn scarifying works...</p><p><span class="font-size-3">For full details on what we can do for you:</span></p><p><span><span class="font-size-3">See our website</span></span></p><p><strong><span class="font-size-3"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anpservicesspalding.com/">www.anpservicesspalding.com</a></span></strong></p><p><span><span class="font-size-3">email us at</span></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>anpservicesspalding@yahoo.co.uk</strong></span></p><p><span><span class="font-size-3">or phone us today</span></span></p><p><strong><span class="font-size-3"> <span class="skype_pnh_container" dir="ltr"> <span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common" dir="ltr" title="Call this phone number in United Kingdom with Skype: +447745247488"><span class="skype_pnh_left_span"> </span><span class="skype_pnh_dropart_span" title="Skype actions"><span class="skype_pnh_dropart_flag_span"> </span> </span><span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span">07745 247488</span></span><span class="skype_pnh_right_span"> </span></span> </span> or <span class="skype_pnh_container" dir="ltr"> <span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common" dir="ltr" title="Call this phone number in United Kingdom with Skype: +441775830250"><span class="skype_pnh_left_span"> </span><span class="skype_pnh_dropart_span" title="Skype actions"><span class="skype_pnh_dropart_flag_span"> </span> </span><span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span">01775 830250</span></span><span class="skype_pnh_right_span"> </span></span> </span></span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br/></strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>A visible reason to use a PROFESSIONAL garden maintenance business...https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-visible-reason-to-use-a-professional-garden-maintenance2011-09-11T15:22:45.000Z2011-09-11T15:22:45.000ZAdam Pilgrimhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AdamPilgrim<div><p>Here at ANP Services Spalding, we pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship, each and every task being carried out to the best of our abilities.</p><p> </p><p>Continuous reinvestment in professional equipment leaves an unbeatable finish to lawns and hedges at your property, whether you have a domestic or commercial situation.</p><p> </p><p>The lawn below is one of our regular jobs - initially taken on as a 'one off cut' whilst the customer was on holiday. On his return he contacted us again and booked weekly visits. He says that he was surprised that professional lawn mowing in the Spalding area could be had at such a competitive yet fixed price.</p><p> </p><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314141817?profile=original"><img class="align-full" width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314141817?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Use of our professional grade Hayter roller mowers makes a fine finish to his lawn, leaving the classic striped lawn effect - we do however alternate the mowing direction every third visit to prevent the grass 'laying down' due to continuous mowing one way.</p><p> </p><p>Another regular client that uses us for all their commercial grounds maintenance requirements, recently opened a new site and called us to sort out the overgrown hedges and grassed areas around the site - careful and appropriate use of our multi functional ride on mower enabled us to cut and collect the long grass on a high cut setting, then a few days later return and re-cut using the machines mulch capability. We are confident that in time mulching on this site will help improve the grass through feeding the poor and nutrient lacking soil that exists on several of the grass areas. </p><p> </p><p>We can provide professional lawn mowing to domestic and commercial 'fine lawns' and also offer rough grass cutting services to all properties in and around the Spalding, Moulton, Gosberton, Pinchbeck and Pode Hole areas. With mowers from 16 inch cut to over 30 inch cut, in roller, four wheel, mulch and rear discharge we are sure to have a machine to suit your needs AND your lawn.</p><p> </p><p>Don't forget it will soon be time for autumn lawn scarifying in our area - book early to avoid the rush!</p><p> </p><p>ANP Services Spalding - 'For all your garden and grounds maintenance requirements'</p><p> </p><p>Find us online: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anpservicesspalding.com">www.anpservicesspalding.com</a></p><p>Email us at: anpservicesspalding@yahoo.co.uk</p></div>Professional hedge trimming and garden services from ANP Services Spaldinghttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/professional-hedge-trimming-and-garden-services-from-anp-services2011-08-10T12:58:46.000Z2011-08-10T12:58:46.000ZAdam Pilgrimhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AdamPilgrim<div>ANP Services Spalding have heavily invested in equipment over recent months, meaning that we can offer an even more cost efficent service to all of our domestic garden and commercial grounds maintenance customers in and around the Spalding area.<br/><br/>Our recently acquired Henchman working platform means that even high hedges on uneven or sloping ground can be quickly trimmed back into shape by our workers. This new equipment means that hedges up to approx 15 feet high are safely and easily worked upon, which creating a minimum of disturbances to beds, borders and other plants.<br/><br/><br/>The equipment was recently trialed on a high unkempt privet hedge on extremely un-level ground, however it was both simple and quick to maintain a perfectly level cut even in these adverse conditions. <br/>It was also called into use on one of our commercial hedge cutting contracts, whom required a full written risk assessment for all working at height activities. The Henchman was approved by their head of health and safety as a suitable solution to the problem.<br/><br/>We also recently acquired a compact ride on mower for some of the larger domestic gardens and commercial grounds maintenance that we carry out. This machine makes light work of larger areas, offering options of side discharge, mulch or collection of the cut grass.<br/><br/>So whatever your garden and grounds maintenance requirements, from mowing in Moulton, grass cutting in Gosberton, strimming in Spalding or anything else you may require, remember to get in touch with ANP Services Spalding today!<br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anpservicesspalding.com">www.anpservicesspalding.com</a><br/><br/>anpservicesspalding@yahoo.co.uk<br/><br/>07745 247488</div>A helping hand for professional lawn care in and around Spalding, Lincs....https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-helping-hand-for2011-07-13T20:09:11.000Z2011-07-13T20:09:11.000ZAdam Pilgrimhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AdamPilgrim<div><p>Ever wished your lawn could look better?</p><p>Do you have heavy infestations of moss, weeds, bald patches or a generally unhealthy looking lawn?</p><p>ANP Services Spalding can help, if you if in any of the areas surrounding Spalding, such as Cowbit, Moulton, Gosberton, Pode Hole or similar.</p><p>We offer a FREE, NO OBLIGATION quotation on any lawn related works you may need. We offer services including professional lawn mowing, with our range of machines that can either collect the clippings and leave a traditional stripe, side discharge or mulch the clippings. Whether grass clippings should be collected, discharged or mulched depends on the area, finish required and several other factors. This is why we recommend a site visit to discuss your individual requirements.</p><p> </p><p>Recently we have also obtained a compact ride on mower to offer an efficient, competively priced grass cutting service for the larger areas, such as large lawns or offices, commercial or industrial premises. This machine can also side discharge, mulch or collect the grass clippings.</p><p> </p><p>For extra large areas, we can arrange visits with a compact trailer and rear flail or an out front Kubota 52" mower (subject to availability)</p><p> </p><p>We are licensed waste carriers, so will happily remove any grass clippings generated by works carried out at your premises.</p><p> </p><p>We also offer a comprehensive range of lawn treatments including lawn sand to control moss (in conjuction with our scarifying service), lawn fertiliser applications, top dressing and weed control....</p><p> </p><p>For furthur details on any professional lawn care service, contact us on:</p><p> </p><p>anpservicesspalding@yahoo.co.uk</p><p> </p><p>07745 247488</p><p> </p><p>See full details on our website at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anpservicesspalding.com">www.anpservicesspalding.com</a></p><p> </p><p>ANP SERVICES SPALDING 'For all your garden and grounds maintenance requirements'</p></div>