Lawn Care Blog

Dog urine concentrates nitrogen and salts in a small spot. In dry weather this burns grass blades and crowns, leaving a yellow or bare patch. Here is how to fix it fast and reduce future damage without giving up the lawn. Quick repair steps Prevention that works If you want to see what a first…

Arundel has more than its share of heavy clay. When it rains, clay holds water at the surface. When it dries, it bakes hard and roots struggle. Here is a practical plan that improves drainage and strengthens turf without ripping up the entire garden. Diagnose the problem The fix that lasts Repeat light topdressing and…

Must-have components Nice-to-have extras Red flags Local focus: Ask how the provider adapts to Arundel clay, Chichester coastal winds, and Emsworth’s damp, moss-prone pockets.

Feeding a spongy lawn will not fix the problem if thatch and moss are blocking the soil. Here are five clues you need scarification. If your lawn feels soft underfoot and looks dull even after fertiliser, the issue is often a thatch and moss layer that suffocates the soil surface. Scarification removes this dead material…

Want a smart lawn that tenants can keep tidy without fuss? Use these low-maintenance choices for rental homes in Chichester and Arundel. A well-kept front garden boosts kerb appeal and helps attract reliable tenants, but it must be easy to maintain. Here is how landlords in Chichester, Arundel and nearby towns can specify a lawn…

Water runs off and your lawn stays brown. A wetting agent can rehydrate stubborn dry patches in Chichester, Arundel and Emsworth. Dry patch happens when parts of the soil become hydrophobic. Water beads on the surface and runs away, leaving turf grey-green, crispy and slow to recover after rain. This is common on sandy topdressed…

Brown tips and thinning grass near the coast can be salt stress. Here is how to prevent and repair salt spray damage in Emsworth and Chichester. Lawns close to the sea often suffer from salt spray carried on coastal winds. Salt pulls moisture out of leaf blades and can scorch tender growth, leaving grass pale,…

New to professional lawn care? Here’s a clear, no-jargon walkthrough of visit one; plus how soon your lawn will change. If you’re booking your first treatment in Chichester (or nearby Emsworth/Arundel), here’s what really happens and why it works. 1) Health check (15–25 mins) We assess grass density, thatch/moss, weed species, soil structure and pH,…

Knowing when to feed, mow, aerate, and treat your lawn can be confusing. That’s why we’ve put together a month-by-month lawn care calendar tailored for homeowners in Chichester, Arundel, and Emsworth. 🌱 January–February: Rest & Planning 🌼 March–April: Spring Awakening ☀️ May–June: Strong Growth 🌞 July–August: Summer Stress 🍂 September–October: Repair & Prepare ❄️ November–December:…

Create a durable, cushioned play lawn for kids; without turning the garden into a mud patch. Play areas take a beating. The key is a dense, elastic sward and good drainage so bare patches don’t appear after a wet weekend. Build a tougher lawn Softer underfoot Quick repairs that last Rake, top up with loam,…