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With increasing changes to legislation around the use of chemical control for tackling problems such as leatherjackets and chafer grubs, there has been an increased use of biological control agents as part of many pest control programmes. Nemasys G and Nemasys J both contain beneficial nematodes which are effective biological control agents that are safe […]

SBK Brushwood Killer is a brilliant amateur use selective weed killer. This product allows you to tackle tough, woody weeds without causing damage to your grass, killing the weeds right down to the roots. Due to its amateur label it means that it is perfect for home garden use and can be applied using a […]

Brambles are a common occurrence across the country often spotted in woodlands, hedgerows and roadside verges. In time gone by this plant was highly valued for its different uses, the bramble roots were used as remedies for several intestinal problems and its leaves were used for treating varying mouth ailments. Alongside this, ancient Britons would […]

Having a soil analysis is essential if you are wanting to know what fertiliser is best for your land whether that is a lawn/amenity turf, a paddock, flower bed or a garden vegetable patch. Here is our easy step-by-step guide on what the process entails for a soil tests Once you have purchased one of […]

What is Fish, Blood and Bone Fertiliser? Fish, Blood and Bone fertiliser is an organic-based general purpose plant food which provides the major nutrients required for strong and healthy growth. Many plants benefit from this fertiliser for example most types of flowers, fruit and vegetables. Fish, Blood and Bone provides both a boost to plants […]

Ragwort is a perennial problem for owners of grazing paddocks and fields. Due to its “Injurious weed” classification under the (Injurious) Weeds Act 1959, it does mean that failure to control ragwort that spreads to neighbouring land could be an offence and result in control orders from DEFRA. The toxic alkaloids which the plant contains, […]

Here are some of your top frequently asked questions, on the weed horsetail, answered. What is horsetail/mare’s tail? Horsetail is an easily recognised weed which in its early stage of growth looks like small asparagus spears which then develop fir tree like fronds which appears throughout summer. It can reach between 20-60cm tall and can […]

Many people will experience having moss in their lawns with it often being a sign of poor growing conditions and possibly not as healthy as it should be. Moss tends to establish itself in lawns and paddocks for a number of reasons – when grass growth is slow due to lacking nutrients, wet or damp […]

Many people want to know how to control ragwort naturally without using standard weed killers.  This can be done fairly simply and effectively via what is known as cultural methods and or using a plant based weed killer called Barrier H. Control ragwort organically with Barrier H Barrier H is an organic citronella based weed […]

From late March to May, many people are beginning to see the signs of the mare’s tail/ horsetail weed emerging and are thinking about how to control them. Horsetail can be a very difficult weed to gain control of so we have put together a step-by-step guide to help those needing some guidance on how […]

A quick, easy guide to Autumn lawn treatments that should be considered for maintaining good grass and improving flagging lawns. MOSSKILL Autumn is a good time to apply a high iron fertiliser or moss killer. Look for iron (Fe) content above 6% or it will simply green up the grass with little or no control […]

Customers often ask us how to get rid of tree stumps. Once the offending tree has been cut down some species will re-sprout shoots and ten saplings grow where one once stood. Many vigorous, deciduous trees such as ash, willow, beech, lime, poplar, elm, birch, alder and buddleija will re-shoot after chopping down. Sometimes they grow directly from the […]