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There's a lot more to a beautiful lawn than meets the eye!
Knowing the type and condition of your lawn and soil will help us determine your lawn's specific needs. Your Greener Gardens lawn report covers soil analysis, insects, diseases, conditions and weeds analysis even down to the mower type and general lawn potential commentary.
The first step is to call us, we will carry out a 14 point lawn analysis at your home, this service is completely free of charge. A copy of the report is yours to keep whatever you decide; from here we will tailor a lawn treatment programme that is specific to your lawn.
The Greener Gardens lawn analysis serves as our guide to your lawn's health and condition. Once you become a Greener Gardens customer we incorporate these findings and recommendations into your personal lawn care program.
Our lawn specialist will complete a lawn assessment, which includes:
Structure
The colour of your grass says a lot about its
health. A light coloured lawn may mean it's lacking important nutrients.
We will tailor lawn fertilisation programmes for light to heavy clay soils.
Compaction
Compacted soil will be difficult for grass to
grow on. The more compact the soil, the weaker the lawn. Air and water will
not penetrate to the roots and will eventually starve turf roots of oxygen.
Soil compaction is usually more prevalent on clay soils.
Thatch
Thatch is a layer of living and dead leaves, stems
and roots just above the soil. Too much thatch will reduce a lawn's response
to fertilisers and affects watering practices. Disease and insect problems
are greater where thatch is excessive.
Moss
Moss is a particular problem on lawns. Recognising
the amount of moss infestation is an important indicator to us as to understanding
its cause.
Insects
Thousands of insects live in your grass. Some
are helpful, while others threaten your lawn's health and vitality. It's
important to know if damaging insects are present in your area so they can
be prevented or controlled.
Diseases
There are many types of diseases that can affect
the appearance and health of you lawn. Because diseases are difficult to
predict, we cannot guarantee your lawn will not be affected.
If diseases become a problem, our Lawn Care Specialists can assist you to
determine what steps can be taken to help your lawn recover.
Conditions
The amount of water your lawn receives is critical
to its health. Insufficient watering is usually the cause of pale, sparse
turf and many disease and weed problems.
Weed Analysis
Some weeds can be difficult to control. Certain
weeds spread very rapidly and can quickly choke out your grass. It's best
to have a professional prescribe the proper weed controls for best results.
Lawn Age
The age of the lawn is a general indicator of
the likelihood of lawn conditions, such as thatch and compaction. In practise
the older the lawn, the greater the thatch levels.
Grass Type
Most lawns are not made up of one single grass
type. They are a blend of several. Understanding the grass type enables
us to understand the potential of a lawn, as well as its ability in withstanding
stressful conditions.
Prior Year Treatments
Understanding how the lawn has been treated in
past years will enable Greener Gardens to prescribe the correct programme
and understand what has been done to try and control difficult weeds and
moss.
Mower Details
Few homeowners realise the importance of mowing
correctly. Cutting certain grass types too low or infrequently can cause
the lawn to turn brown and increases its susceptibility to weeds, diseases
and moss.
Cut Height
Our lawn specialist will let you know if you are
killing your grass and feeding the moss by your mowing practices. They will
advise on the correct height of cut for your lawn.
Lawn Potential
Some lawns, no matter how much work is put into
them, will never look as lush and healthy as others. Be aware of those who
over promise the guarantee of a perfect lawn. You may be disappointed.
Even great looking lawns require continual care. Greener Gardens help maintain your lawn at its best with our full service, annual lawn care program.
Surely it's time to call in the professionals!
