Miracle-Gro Evergreen Complete 4-in-1 Lawn Food - 200 m2, 7 kg, Lawn Food, Weed & Moss Control,

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Watering-in: If no rain falls within 2 days, water the lawn thoroughly so that the lawn food starts to work. Like any plant, the key to healthy grass is taking care of the roots. Make sure the root gets maximum oxygen by doing all you can to improve drainage. The best way to do this is through aeration. Summer calls for a different type of feed to give your lawn the nutrition it needs. Choose a feed like Aftercut Ultra Green,which feeds and conditions grass from root to tip. It helps achieve rapid greening within days, at a time when the lawn can tend towards turning brown, prevents moss and helps create a stronger and tougher lawn. Our friends over at Westland Garden Health have provided some great tips for reviving your perfect lawn after a drought. What happens to the grass in drought conditions? Winter is a time of rest for your lawn, and it’s important that it has time to rejuvenate and be ready for the following year. This season is a good time to think about how you are going to care for your perfect lawn come spring. Plan any changes to your lawn during the winter so that you’re ready for when the temperature outside increases.

Once the grass is recovering, apply a balanced fertiliser to replenish soil nutrients and boost the lawn health. Westland SafeLawn releases nutrients gradually to avoid stress and includes grass seed to fill thinning areas. Don’t use top dressing or weedkillers on the lawn during this period. Avoid fertilisers unless you can water the lawn (think of water resources in your area) Expectations After watering there may be some patchy areas. To repair, rake the area and remove dead grass. Apply Gro-Sure Smart Patch, as it contains water-retaining granules and is guaranteed to repair any patch.Sometypicalweedsthat need targetingat thistime ofyearwouldbedandelionsand thistle. Step 2 : How to apply a 4 in 1 lawn treatment The grass will try to fight by increasing the root system to reach for water. Because of this, it focuses resources to keep the roots alive and as a consequence will turn brown/yellow. So in most cases the grass is not dead, just dormant, and uses as little water as possible to survive this dry spell. To find out if your grass is dormant or dead: pull it! If the grass comes out easily, with no resistance it is dead. If this doesn’t happen it means the roots are still alive. Another test is watering a small section to see if it starts greening. What to do in the meantime A perfect lawn can instantly be ruined by messy edging. Use a half-moon lawn edger like the oneabove from Burgon & Ball and a pair of edging shears, and you can solve this in a flash. Be sure to collect up the trimmings afterwards to stop the cut grass and debris building upon the lawn. Mowing: Avoid mowing the lawn 2-3 days before and after treatment. Do not use the first 4 mowings after treatment for mulching. They will be safe to use after being thoroughly composted for 6 months.

weeks after application, rake out dead moss. You can then re-seed the area with grass seed. How to use Application by handTo determinethesizeof yourlawnmultiplythelengthbythewidthinmeters and you can work out the application rate for what you’ll need. Water, water and water! (think of the resource in your area). If it does not rain, water heavily for a couple of days. After this period water as normal. Is always better to give a good soak but less frequently instead of little and often. This will encourage deep rooting.

If you need to repair patches of your lawn or reseed a larger area, there is a new product available that allows you to make an even earlier start this spring. Gro-sure Smart Seed Fast Start allows grass seed to germinate at lower soil temperatures. This means you can sow the seed around a month earlier than previously – in March, rather than April – and see good results. The summer months are the ones where we hope to relax a little in the garden, spending time enjoying the fruits of our spring labours and perhaps walking barefoot on our beautifully prepared, perfect lawn. It is also the season when the lawn comes under the greatest amount of stress.Reduced rainfall, rapid lawn growth, which uses up the nutrients in the soil and the increased presence of people happily trampling over the grass can all take their toll. Mowing, feeding and careful watering can keep your lawn at its best in summer. Ifyouaregoingtousea handspreader Iwouldrecommendthatyoudon’tfillitupon the grasslikeIdidbecauseifit spillsoutthesidethenyoucanactuallyburnyourlawn becauseyou’ll overapplyinthat certain spot! A3: For best results and even greening we advise using one of our lawn spreaders, application can be done by hand but this does require measuring out each square metre and ensuring 35g is applied evenly over the area. Staining: Do not walk on the lawn until the product has been watered in and has fully dried, since moss killer can cause stubborn brown stains on clothes, paving slabs, etc. Brush off immediately if accidentally spilt. What about children and pets?

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It is best to do most of these preparation steps in the autumn months if possible when lawn growth has slowed down, it then has enough time to recover for the spring and summer months. Best time to scarify your lawn in the UK When applying the treatmentImaketwopassesonegoinglength waysandone goinglongways, thiswillensureanevencoverageofthetreatmentanditwill stopgreenstripe patchesformingandincaseyoudon’toverlapyourpasses properly. Watering lawns during the summer months can be a matter of preference, as lawns will typically recover well in autumn with increased rainfall and there is a lot to be said for conserving this precious natural resource. If conditions are particularly dry and you do want to try and prolong the lush green of your lawn, a major soak less frequently is better than frequently sprinkling, which can lead to shallow root growth. A4: Overseeding or reseeding patches can be done 8 weeks after using Miracle-Gro® EverGreen® Complete 4 in 1. After applying new seeds, Miracle-Gro EverGreen Complete 4 in 1 must not be applied until the grass is 6 months old. While there is some debate about the true benefits of top-dressing a lawn for the home gardener, it can help correct small surface irregularities and improve drainage.

Grass feed should be appliedevenlywhen the soil is moist and rainfall is expected. During prolonged dry spells, you will need to water the lawn for several days after application.The autumn months are the best time to give it a vigorous rake but be careful not to be too forceful and rake too deeply as the turf gets damaged it can take a long time to recover. As long as the weather conditions are not extremely hot and dry (see below for drought management), continue to mow regularly – weekly if possible.