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Are you looking for lawn treatment in Reading? Our network of lawn care specialists can help get your lawn looking perfect.

Producing a lovely lawn is an art as well as solutions provided from professionals consist of mowing, edging as well as strimming. Whether you need the service on a once a week, fortnightly of regular monthly basis, experts can guarantee a first-class coating all year round.

 

A back garden needs to be a area of relaxation, a area to hang out or a play area for children and also animals. Unfortunately, a damaged, unhealthy grass is not just uninviting yet leads individuals to stay clear of or not utilize their gardens, which is a massive pity.

 

If this circumstance seems familiar you have actually come to the right area. Whether you intend to strengthen your grass, remove weeds and moss, fill in brown patches, deal with grass conditions, tackle pests or merely to take the hassle out of turf upkeep, read on to uncover our lawn treatment options solution cost overview. With prices, tips and factors to consider to assist you achieve a gorgeous lawn as well as garden.

 

What Does a Lawn Treatment Option Require?

There are a variety of lawn treatments readily available on the marketplace to aid with a plethora of concerns.

Prior to any professional treatment starts, your turf expert will certainly see the property as well as analyse the turf state to enable them to advise one of the most suitable treatments options. The evaluation might include soil samples, establishing the most popular turf type, the lawn density and colouration of your turf.

Depending on the kind of treatment required, the approach of application differs.

Some treatments, such as lawn feed and fungicides are splashed onto grass, making sure to cover afflicted and also wanted areas. After these treatments have been used its suggested that turf isn't watered after that, preferably for a number of days, to enable the items to permeate the turf.

  1. Scarification and oygenation are hands-on work, including physically manoeuvring professional devices across the lawn to separate as well as get rid of thatch that impedes lawn growth. Some clean-up might be needed later on to remove unwanted thatch and also soil plugs.
  2. Topdressing is additionally a manual process, layering an organic mix of composted products across the lawn to include nutrients, followed by cleaning or raking right into the ground to make certain penetration.
  3. Nematodes are additionally used through a spraying process, however as they are living microorganisms, many specialists suggest watering the grass prior to their application to make sure that there suffices moisture in the soil for them to penetrate the ground and flourish.
  4. Overseeding - To prepare a turf for overseeding, it's suggested that the location is either raked before application if there is little thatch, or scarification might be needed for more ignored lawns-- This will certainly permit the lawn seeds higher contact with the soil, permitting even more successful germination. Once the grass is ready, overseeding does not call for machinery; rather, the items can be hand sown into the wanted locations.

 

Just How Much Do Grass Treatment Cost in Reading?

There are a number of options offered for turf that can help improve their look, health and toughness depending upon your needs-- A few of which are suitable for home do it yourself application, and also others that will certainly call for a competent expert to complete.

 

Usually, basic turf treatment options sets you back beginning at around £130 for standard work on a little (50m2) grass, approximately around £200 for even more labour-intensive and also time-consuming services in bigger turf areas, but keep in mind that the cost of turf treatment options are affected by a couple of aspects, such as the extent of the concern being resolved, your location within the UK, the size of the grass being treated and also who will certainly be offering the treatment options service.

 

Common lawn issues

Sadly, lawn concerns are not uncommon as well as numerous home owners battle to salvage a usable lawn in spite of normal mowing. Below is a list of the most usual lawn problems:

  • Infrequent mowing: inappropriate mowing can create severe grass damage. The perfect elevation for grass is 2.5 cm and if you go listed below this you run the risk of the lawn dying in addition to burning from the sun. If you do not feel great cutting your turf it is possible to hire a expert. To learn more see our guide to grass cutting prices.
  • Unwanted weeds on grass: Surprisingly, some weeds can be fairly attractive but regardless of their appearance, they need to be eliminated prior to your lawn suffers. They require nutrients and water to grow as well as get these by stealing from your grass, causing damages to your turf. Weeds are very common yet with the proper treatments they can be a thing of the past.
  • Pests: Frustratingly, turf parasites can be very common and also cause damage to your turf if left neglected. Usual pests include natural leather jackets, ants, moles, worms and also chafer grubs.
  • Moss: Moss is really usual, typically appears when lawns are cut also brief as well as enjoys protected, moist areas. Can be properly eliminated with raking.
  • Grass illness: There are several kinds of turf illness that not just influence the appearance of lawns yet can trigger damages to the roots and the blades of turf themselves. Typical kinds include fairy rings (a fungal disease), fallen leave blight as well as corrosion disease.
  • Dry areas: Throughout summer months when warmer weather condition is common, lawns can dry creating spots of discoloured, dying turf. Frequent watering is a should specifically when there has been no rain for some time.
  • Fungus: Although you may not want mushrooms expanding in your garden, they are really a clear sign of a all-natural, healthy turf. The disadvantage to mushrooms is that they can be dangerous to human beings as well as pets as a result selecting or mowing to eliminate them is a excellent idea, particularly if you have children and also family pets.

 

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Average Lawn Care cost in Reading

The regular cost of Garden maintenance and upkeep is £150 in Reading. Costs differ based upon the materials and the company hired. The upper price range can be as high as £200. The material costs are commonly about £40.

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JM Fencing and Landscaping

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Three Oaks Tree & Garden Services provides a wide range of gardening and landscaping services. We are a friendly local run business that has been going 15 years. We offer high quality and professional services. Our goal is to provide customers wit...

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Gaynor G., RG1
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Very pleased with new fencing, fast response came next morning,polite and friendly reasonable price.

MR Lovell and SON

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We are a family run business who pride ourselves in being good honest and hardworking We do all types of tree care and landscaping including: . Trees pruned . Trees felled . Fruit trees pruned . Hedge trimming . Gravel supplied and layed ...

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Mrs A., SN15
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Very quick response and work was done straight away. Garden looks a lot tidier and much brighter.

Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

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Said I would get a call back. Still waiting

JW Property Improvements

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All round gardening and landscaping company. From big jobs to small. Fully insured and reliable. 100% satisfaction guaranteed from start to finish.

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Diana B., SN6
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They were amazing and did things for our hedges above and beyond what we asked.

Noah'S Tree and Landscaping Services

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More than 8 years experience in the trade the landscape gardeners at Noah's Tree & Landscaping Services provide outstanding landscaping services to commercial and domestic customers in Reading and the surrounding area. We are a reliable firm of ga...

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John T., RG10
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Did all that i asked

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how to lay a lawn?

Laying a lawn is a task that’s best left to the professionals especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. However, if you can follow a simple logical process, you’ll save yourself a lot of headache – simply start from the edge and work inwards. If you’re looking to lay your lawn by yourself, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to consider the processes involved in lawn installation in order to ensure your project turns out a success. Let’s take a look!

 

Firstly, the tools you’re going to need to lay your lawn includes the following – sturdy boots, gardening gloves (should be thick), wheel barrow, garden fork or rotovator, landscaping rake, laying boards, knife or edge trimmer, hosepipe and broom.

  1. Start from the outside edge. Install the initial strips horizontally overlapping the boundary a bit (trim the back once done). Press down carefully to make sure there’s a good contact with the soil (make sure not to squash the lawn).
  2. Proceed to lay the adjacent pieces till the first row of the lawn along the entire edge is completed.
  3. Continue with the next row. If there’s a need to stand on the laid turf, simply make use of a plank so as to avoid squashing or denting the turf. It’s important to ensure the successive rows are staggered to prevent the short edges from lining up.
  4. Proceed by butting and pushing the edges to create a tight joint (make sure the turf is not stretched).
  5. Use a wood saw or sharp serrated knife to trim any untidy edges. Remember to make use of a plank to ensure you do not walk directly on the turf.
  6. Water the newly installed turf adequately to ensure the water penetrates the soil. However, do not turn it into a mud bath.
How to level a garden and lawn?

Our gardens are often our pride and joy, so we want them to look their best. If you notice that your garden is uneven, you’ll probably want to do something about it. But how do you level your garden or lawn? A gardener can help you do this and will get the best finish, but if you want to have a go at doing it yourself there are a few steps you can take. Before you start, make sure you’ve got all the following equipment to hand:

  • String line
  • 4 rods & string
  • Tape measure
  • Flat shovel
  • Water sprinkler or watering can
  • A rake
  • Earthmoving and compacting equipment
  • Spirit level
  • 2 x 4 piece of wood
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Protective gloves and shoes

Then, you can get ready to level your garden.

  1. Mark out the area Push 4 rods into the ground around the area you want to level out in a square or rectangle. Tie your string around the rods to connect them all together, ensuring that the string stays tight. Then use your string line to any of the 4 sides to check that it’s level. You’ll then need to measure the height from the ground to the string on all four sides to check how much you would need to adjust the ground to make it level. Make sure you take note of the high and low spots and measure the difference between these spots.
  2. Water the ground to soften it If you want to level your lawn, or the part of your garden that you want to level has grass on it, you’ll need to uproot the ground underneath it. To make it easier to dig and lift out the grass, sprinkle some water over the area before you begin. It’s a good idea to do this over a few days to really soften it – but make sure you don’t do it so much that it becomes too heavy and soggy.
  3. Remove the grass Push your flat shovel into the ground, around 3-6cm deep, then slide the shovel horizontally to lift out the soil and the grass on top. As you repeat this process around the entire area, make sure you try to lift out the soil evenly to avoid making your levelling task even harder.
  4. Add soil Fill low spots with nutrient-rich soil and spread evenly over the area with a rake. If you’re levelling out a large area of your garden, consider renting earthmoving equipment to make it easier.
  5. Flatten the soil Next you’ll want to compact the soil to protect it from erosion. If you’re working on a small garden or area of your garden, simply use your feet – get stomping on that ground! You could also use a rake, but for larger gardens consider hiring a compactor. Then, leave the soil to settle for around 3 weeks before doing anything. If you’re doing this in the summer, you can water it sparingly to keep it from drying out.
  6. Adjust until you’re happy It might take you a few adjustments to get the level of your garden or lawn right. Use a spirit level along a long 2 x 4 piece of wood to see whether the ground is even, then adjust by adding a little more soil or removing soil until it’s at the level you want it.

That’s it. A gardener or landscaping company will be able to level your garden or lawn perfectly, so consider getting some quotes from local companies.

how to get rid of mushrooms in lawn?

When it comes to landscaping issues, lawn mushrooms are a very common occurrence. If you’re one of the several home and property owners who simply loves to have a great looking grass, finding mushrooms in your lawn can be a truly frustrating experience. However, with the right skills and knowledge the problem of mushroom growing in lawns can be resolved. If you don’t have the confidence required to carry out this task, then we’d recommend you call in a professional landscaper for help in order to avoid costly errors and unnecessary expenses. In this post, we’re going to put you through the processes involved in lawn mushroom removal.

First and foremost, let’s consider why mushrooms grow on lawns. To determine why mushrooms are growing on your lawn, simply examine the state of your lawn. Lawn mushrooms thrive in damp, shaded and organic waste rich environments. Figure out if you have drainage problems with supports the mushroom challenge, organic waste to be removed or perhaps you have areas on your yard that happens to be very shady.

In order to get rid of mushroom in your lawn, you’ll have to resolve your yard problems. If your lawn is very wet, try to find out if there are things you can do to minimize the moisture. You can reduce the decaying organic materials in your yard by raking your grass clippings, replacing existing mulch or detaching your lawn. If your yard happens to be quite shady, check if some targeted pruning can help to enable the access of more light to your yard. Also, you can apply a fungicide to eliminate the existing lawn mushrooms.

How do I get rid of moss, mushrooms and weeds in my lawn?

Moss, mushrooms and weeds are all problems that many homeowners face on their lawns. Luckily, with a bit of maintenance, there are ways you can get rid of these unwanted organisms and prevent them from coming back. Getting rid of moss A simple way to remove moss from your lawn is by scarification. This basically means that you vigorously rake your lawn, but only do this in the autumn when the grass is actively growing and it’s not too hot, cold or dry. However, you can also use specific weedkillers to control moss on your lawn, and most of these should be applied when the moss is actively growing. Apply in fine weather by hand or with a push-along spreader, making sure not to apply too much as you could kill off the grass too. Check the instructions, as some will require watering after 48 hours if it’s not rained. Then, get into a scarification routine to help prevent moss growth. Removing mushrooms from your lawn If you’ve got mushrooms in your lawn, it usually means that your lawn is damp and shaded, so it never dries out, and is organic waste-rich. There could be a drainage problem with your lawn that is encouraging mushroom growth, so it’s important to investigate why the mushrooms are growing to prevent them from returning once you’ve removed them. To get rid of mushrooms in your lawn, make sure you scarify your lawn and get rid of all the moss, thatch and dead grass that comes up. If you leave it, this is heaven for mushrooms to grow in. If your lawn is shaded, try to prune and thin surrounding trees to offer it more light. If you do all of these things, it will prevent mushrooms from growing in the future, and then it might be worth using a fungicide to get rid of the mushrooms that are there. But if you just do this step, it’s likely the mushrooms will just come back. How to get rid of weeds To get rid of weeds from your lawn, you can use selective weedkillers that will just kill the weeds and leave your grass alone. But if you’d rather not use weedkiller, you can get rid of weeds from your lawn manually. For large, deep-rooted weeds like dandelions or plantains, use a trowel to lever them out, ensuring that you get the whole plant including its roots. Then use compost to fill the hole it leaves behind, pushing it deeply into the hole. Sprinkle with fresh grass seed, cover with extra compost and water. Make sure you keep the area damp until the seed has germinated. To prevent moss, mushrooms or weeds from returning, the best things to do are:

  • Scarify your lawn in the autumn, and lightly in the spring if necessary
  • Seed your lawn in the autumn if you need to
  • Try to keep trees trimmed and pruned as much as possible to reduce shade
  • Use a pre-emergent weedkiller in the spring to catch them before they grow and handpick any that come through
  • Mow your lawn regularly in the spring and summer, being careful not to remove more than a third of grass at a time, then before winter give it one last mow and a fertilisation treatment

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