Hints & Tips

Soft Rush (Juncus effesus) is an ongoing problem for grassland grazing and hay production areas.

What is horsetail and mare’s tail? Horsetail also known as Mare’s tail and nicknamed the bottle brush plant (Equisetum arvense) is extremely hard to control due to its deep rooted nature and thick silica structure. We are often asked what will kill the horse tail weed? There are a number of methods that can be […]

It’s the start of the season – you shouldn’t just be thinking about ground care products such as weed killers, fertilisers and grass seed but you should also taking time to make sure all your grounds maintenance equipment is up to scratch. Often landscaping equipment such as knapsacks, broadcast spreaders and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) […]

If your carefully groomed garden isn’t rewarding you with the quality you deserve, it could be a problem with your soil that is preventing your plants growing healthily and vibrantly. Before throwing different things at your soil, undertake a soil analysis which will tell you the soil pH and many key nutrient levels. This helps […]

Garden sprayers are designed to last for years and generally pump up sprayers are very reliable. However from time to time problems can sometimes occur, fortunately though in most instances a little bit of maintenance can repair the garden sprayer back to good working order. Our trouble shooting video below takes you through some of […]

Many lawns will struggle with moss at some point during their life. If wondering how to get rid of moss in lawns, we can help. There are multiple products that can be used but be aware: If you have the conditions for moss; shade, damp, poor drainage, etc – expect regular maintenance to keep it in check. […]

Box Blight is a fungal disease that affect all 13 species of box plant (buxus sempervirens)  typically used in hedging and topiary. It spreads quickly and kills the plant – leaf by leaf and branch by branch until it is either totally stripped of foliage or is pulled up and burnt. The box variety ‘Suffruticosa’ […]

Amenity Forum Guidance 2013 Pesticide Use: Ten Golden Rules Recent changes in legislation and other challenges are highlighting the need for very best practice in weed, pest and disease control. This document sets out important rules about pesticide use. It is not comprehensive but aims to set out the key factors. SOME GOLDEN RULES 1. Get […]

Selective control of Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) in lawns is very difficult. The active ingredients that are likely to give best control are clopyralid and fluroxypyr with some effect from florasulam, mecaprop and MCPA. Progreen have a range of selective weedkillers that contain these active ingredients such as Praxys (covering 12.5ac) and Holster (covering 2.5ac), that will enable you to control […]

Warnings stated on Grazon 90 Product Label detailing the use of animal manure derived from animals grazing on Grazon 90 treated land Grazon 90 residues in plant tissues which have not completely decayed may affect succeeding susceptible crops eg peas, beans and other legumes, carrots and Umbelliferae, potatoes and tomatoes, lettuce and other Compositae. Do […]

Warnings stated on Pastor Product Label detailing the use of animal manure derived from animals grazing on Pastor treated land Pastor residues in plant tissues (including manure) which have not completely decayed may affect succeeding susceptible crops e.g. peas, beans and other legumes, carrots and umbelliferae, potatoes and tomatoes, lettuce and other compositae. Do not […]

Selective control of Himalayan Balsam (without harming grass) Background Himalayan Balsam, (Impatiens glandulifera), is native to the Western Himalayas and since its introduction in 1839 it has spread throughout the British Isles. It is the tallest annual plant found in the British Isles, growing to more than 2-3 m in height. Each plant can produce […]