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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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Open forum activity

Adam Woods replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"I dont leave them in the van in the winter... they get too cold and then dont charge properly first ... or even second thing the following morning. Normally leave them next to my boots (so I don't forget them!) - but I only have 3... so easy enought…"
yesterday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Managing 76 acres of school grounds, 16 football and rugby pitches, 14 cricket squares, athletics facilities, tennis courts and woodland is no small task. For Grounds Manager Shaun Crowley and his team at Farleigh School in Hampshire, finding…
Wednesday
PGM posted a discussion
Where does everybody store their batteries over night? Bit expensive to be leaving in the van. Don't really want them in the house just in case anything was toever go wrong with them. Was thinking about the garage but not sure how being outside…
Tuesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Agrovista Amenity has significantly expanded its robotics division following a sustained increase in demand for autonomous turfcare solutions, reinforcing its commitment to providing market-leading support, installation and aftersales service.Having…
Tuesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
When you're hiring out professional groundcare machinery, reliability isn't just desirable it's essential. That is why Acacia Groundcare Equipment Rental has relied on Etesia machinery for more than 20 years, with the manufacturer's proven range…
Tuesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Visitors to the Mansfield Sand stand (E010) at SALTEX 2026, taking place on 11 and 12 November at the NEC, Birmingham, will have the opportunity to explore a comprehensive range of sand-based products designed to enhance the health and performance…
Monday
Colin Grierson, Alex Malbon and michael mckeary joined Landscape Juice Network
Sunday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
GroundsFest 2026 has once again demonstrated why it has become the industry's must-attend event, bringing together every corner of the groundscare, landscaping, amenities and outdoor industries for two unforgettable days at Stoneleigh Park.A total…
Sep 24
Daniel Harris is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Sep 24
Fusion Media posted a blog post
When Pete McArthur, Director of Strathbogie Scotland, talks about turf management, it's clear this isn't just about machinery. It's about helping greenkeepers do what they do best. Pete has spent years building the business around innovation,…
Sep 23
Adam Woods replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Business expansion hurdles
"Piers  - Im retired now and the business sold on... but I feel your pain.
I always traded just below the VAT threshold - literally getting clients to pay for their own plants - so cost it all up for them, add a margin to your trade discount (they…"
Sep 19
John F replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Business expansion hurdles
"Hi piers It seems you could be in the perfect position as Peters experience and insight suggests to look into commercial work .
Possibly you have outgrown domestic work and this is the turning point . 
I started to realise that hourly rate was like…"
Sep 18
Peter sellers replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Business expansion hurdles
"Piers, I will try to offer practical advice on this without sounding too much of a know it all! As you may know ill health has forced me to retire after 40 plus years in the trade and I can recognise your issues having faced the same some years ago.…"
Sep 18
Piers Dixon posted a discussion
TLDR (in advance): Seeking advice on how to run a profitable gardening business, expanding while staying competitive and finding the 'right kind' of jobs, ie year-round maintenance requirements and clients who understand they need to pay properly…
Sep 17
Intelligent Landscapes replied to Brian's Garden Maintenance's discussion Revive a lawn
"Wetting agent so any fert etc you do put on gets properly absorbed to where it is needed."
Sep 12
Sam Bainbridge replied to Brian's Garden Maintenance's discussion Revive a lawn
"Absolutely nothing it's very green up here"
Sep 12
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Battery Storage

Where does everybody store their batteries over night? Bit expensive to be leaving in the van. Don't really want them in the house just in case anything was toever go wrong with them. Was thinking about the garage but not sure how being outside…

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Privet hedges dieing

Hi Has anyone got the same problem we have in our area in Warwickshire, the privet hedges atleast 40years old or more are dieing, I appreciate the dry weather hasn't helped but this looks like the same as what's destroying the box hedging.And any…

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