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The Importance of Knapsack Maintenance and Replacing Parts
Why is it important? Regularly servicing your knapsack sprayer is an extremely important job. If parts of the sprayer are becoming old and worn this could result in less effective spraying and could also shorten the life of the knapsack sprayer itself. It is also important to check the knapsack sprayer before the spraying season […]
November Gardening Jobs
November is here and marks the end of the sowing season. Although frosts will start to occur in certain areas, until the soil temperature drops below 7 degrees then turf and plants may still continue to grow. Despite the cooler temperatures, there are still tasks that need to be completed to keep your garden in […]
Helping You Through Financially Difficult Times
During these current financially difficult times, we recognise that certain things will take priority, which is why we thought we would put together a list of small autumn maintenance tasks that are best kept on top of to avoid larger and more costly tasks in future. Here are the most essential autumn maintenance tasks that […]
Removing Tree Stumps
Tree stumps can pose a challenge when it comes to removing them from your land and preventing them from regrowing. However, there are options that you can take when you are deciding on a control method. Using EcoPlugs Ecoplugs are an effective way of removing tree stumps and can be used in any weather throughout […]
Understanding N:P:K Ratios
WHAT ARE N:P:K RATIOS? If you are new to fertilisers, they can be tricky to understand until you know what certain numbers mean. No matter what type of fertiliser you buy, it will come with information about the nutrients that it contains. The most noticeable will be the N:P:K ratio. This is the percentage of […]
October Gardening Jobs
October brings a few more jobs to do in the garden to tidy and put it to “bed” for the winter. Here are suggested maintenance tasks to complete in the next few weeks. It is important to remember that these are only recommendations and should not be completed in weather extremes. General Tasks For October […]
Rodent Management Course Update
Since 2015 there has been a layer of stewardship required for anyone purchasing or using rodent baits. Due to recent changes to the CRRU’s (Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) guidance on training, a new course called Rodent Management has been released. Today we try to answer the questions that many are asking, such as; “what […]
What are the benefits of Lime and Sulphur Fertiliser?
Sulphur Fertiliser Sulphur can be considered just as important as nitrogen because it is an essential nutrient and it needs to be available to plants, grass etc. for maximising grass growth. It plays a key role in plant and crop metabolism and it is vital for the formation of amino acids, a variety of vitamins, […]
Top Tips for Caring for Your Grass This Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time for carrying out final garden maintenance tasks, such as applying autumn lawn fertilisers, before the winter months arrive. There may also be necessary repairs that need to be made from the summertime wear and tear the grass has experienced – especially after a drought. These tasks are best carried out […]
Your Guide to Different Types of Fertiliser
Fertiliser and feeds are used in order to help plants, vegetables & grass grow to their full potential. They provide key nutrients to all plants including the main drivers for growth: Nitrogen, Phosphorus and potassium with sometimes added trace elements to help the plant grow. Fertilisers typically come in two different forms; spreadable granules and […]
Deciding Between a Broadcast or Drop Spreader
When it comes to choosing a spreader, there are many different options. Some are handheld, some can be pushed along and some are even able to be towed. Alongside this comes the trickier decision, whether to go for a broadcast or drop spreader. There are a few different factors to consider before choosing which type […]
Autumn Lawn Fertilisers
Can you fertilise lawns in winter? The short answer is yes, you can use fertilisers on your lawn during the autumn / winter months. The perfect time to do this is around late September to early October. Fertilising your lawn during the winter months will improve the grass’ health ensuring that it is fed all […]