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Under the trading banner of South Lincs Grass Care, ANP Services Spalding Ltd provide standalone lawn and grass care services right across the turf management sector as well as our complete garden and grounds maintenance services.

From weed and moss c

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In the first of a several part blog that we are writing, we will explain some of the terms that are often used in lawncare service leaflets and by contractors but many of you out there may not actually understand what they mean!

Lets start with a term

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Even in our local area, not many people know the true scale of the works that we can offer - basically if its grass (of virtually any description), we can offer services to help you maintain it, improve it, or even prepare the ground and reseed it.

As

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Perhaps you own or run your own business and need your grounds maintaining or are in a HR department and have been tasked with finding a grounds maintenance contractor to maintain your site(s)?

Some things you need to ask for from anyone tendering or

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Many people in the Lincolnshire area own or loan horses, or have some involvement in equestrianism.

For many, owning their own few acres of land is the result of many years of yard work and indeed many prefer it to the expense of keeping a horse (or m

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SOUTH LINCS GRASS CARE - Who are they you may be asking yourself?

Its a question we, ourselves have been asked before - so here is the answer!

Based just outside the market town of Spalding, Lincolnshire, South Lincs Grass Care has been established sin

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How can I control weeds in my lawn or paddock?

This is a question that is commonly asked, where 'undesirable weeds' such as plantains, daises or ragwort threaten to take over from the grass!

Unfortunately, its not a simple solution if you want to 'do it yourself'....

There are now not many selectiv

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Do you own or run a Guest House, B and B, pub or hotel in Lincolnshire?

Would you like more customers, turnover and profit? - of course you would!

There's one very simple way to increase your passing trade, which as we all know, often leads to recommen

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ANP Services Spalding are well known throughout the Spalding area and due to demand, we are happy to announce we have now extended our coverage into the Bourne, Baston and Morton regions too.

We have had several requests for works throughout this regi

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If you are reading this blog post, you may be asking yourself some or all of the following questions:

WHY should I scarify my lawn?

Lawns benefit from regular scarifying in order to remove and control the build up of moss and 'thatch'. 'Thatch' is the

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Billybop replied to James King's discussion Hedge Cutting November?
"Yes rightly or wrongly, personally I might prioritise the most annoyed clients first. And/or the small quicker jobs. Later, the more flexible customers who really aren't too fussed when the hedge is done and are prepared to wait. There is also the…"
8 hours ago
James King replied to James King's discussion Hedge Cutting November?
"Cheers both. There are some other hedges amongst the Laurels and I'm sure they can be cut in November. As Billybop says, winter's are generally mild these days. Planning into November helps me considerably. All I have to do is let the customers know…"
10 hours ago
Billybop replied to James King's discussion Hedge Cutting November?
"agree with Peter, cutting them later is fine. And much less likely to be inconvenienced by wasps or nesting pigeons whilst trimming. With daylength shorter a large job may need splitting over more than 1 day. If the hedge is wet in the morning I…"
12 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to James King's discussion Hedge Cutting November?
"I wouldn't worry, have cut Laurel in January with no problems."
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Tony @SM replied to Tony @SM's discussion Cordless kit for own use
"I thought I'd update this now as I settled on the Stihl AK range. It has saved me a hundred quid or so and the gear is fine for my garden. All cordless and I don't need a box full of batteries any more.
I got a strimmer, FSA90. It's probably above…"
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James King posted a discussion
I have been very fortunate this season, being inundated with work. I have my regular customers who I mainly mow their grass for. Throughout the season, I have had calls with more work, which I have tried to accomodate. I am now in a situation where…
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Following the launch of Maxtima fungicide, which provides turf-safe broad-spectrum disease control of microdochium patch and dollar spot, Nigel Green, Course Manager at Aberdovey Golf Club set within the Snowdonia National Park, has reported…
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Since becoming Course Manager at Kibworth Golf Club in 2019 Martin Anderson has propelled the course to new heights. A crucial component in Martin's arsenal? The superior quality sand products from Mansfield Sand Company, renowned for their…
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Adam Woods replied to Ian Stanton's discussion Glyphosate recommendations
"Get the cert (PA1 / PA6). SHould, I know this is unlikley but s**t happens, someone's pet licks / eats / ingests some your Public Liability insurance won't work if youve been using it without the correct certification. I had this with someone's cat…"
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John F replied to John F's discussion Situation With Box Blight ?
"Thanks for sharing Ian , Some interesting alternatives to consider . 
A customer has a garden stocked with mature box which is healthy and also alternatives , cotoneaster , yew ,holly ,Berberis , pyracantha, juniper ,golden privet , winter flowering…"
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Edward baker replied to Ian Stanton's discussion Glyphosate recommendations
"1. Get a certificate BEFORE doing anything with chemicals.
2. Use them as the label says.
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Hedge Cutting November?

I have been very fortunate this season, being inundated with work. I have my regular customers who I mainly mow their grass for. Throughout the season, I have had calls with more work, which I have tried to accomodate. I am now in a situation where…

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