Professional Lawn Services

01/01/2023

New Treatment Plans - https://mailchi.mp/professionallawnservices.co.uk/new-treatment-plans

31/07/2021

All at PLS are proud to be raising money for this important cause - The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital which is close to our hearts

This year two members of the team (James & Karen) will be running the Loch ness marathon in Inverness.

Please take a moment to read a very special little boys story by following the link below and please share/donate if you can.

You can donate to their JustGiving page by clicking here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elliott-catchpole?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=elliott-catchpole&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=745207d320994455a7f6ad652fe29f78.

All at PLS thank you for your continued support ❤

16/07/2021

The temperature in the office is going up! Hope all our lovely PLS customers enjoy the garden this weekend.

15/06/2021

Read on for some helpful information on looking after your lawn during the hot weather .....

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With prolonged dry conditions, lawns across the country can start to look a bit straw-like. Here's how to look after a lawn in a heatwave.

30/05/2021

So the bank holiday and sunshine is in full swing, which means many of us are making the most of it and mowing our lawns 😆 read on for some helpful advice....

🌱 Before you begin to cut your lawn, you'll need to know what type of grass your lawn is made up of. This is very important because different grass types have different anaotomies which require specific care, including how short they are cut.
The part of grass that grows above the ground is known as 'the blade', and the part that grows below the ground is known as 'the root'. Different types of grass can have blades that look different, sometimes some have a broader-looking blade, whereas others may have a narrower-looking blade and it's these small differences that make certain grass types better suited for certain weather conditions.
However, apart from ornamental grass types that often grow pretty tall, near enough all regular types of grass should be cut to around 2.5 - 3 inches tall at minimum.

🌱 During the cool season, an optimal height for your lawn should be 2 and a half inches, with each mowing aiming to remove the top 1/3 of grass blades. The ideal time to start mowing you lawn is when your grass is around 3 2/3 inches high.
This rule of thumb is particularly important during the autumn and less important during the spring. Throughout summer, however, you should mow your lawn at a higher height as the weather begins to get hotter until you reach autumn and the temperatures begin to drop off a little.

🌱 So, why do you need to cut your grass to 2.5 - 3 inches and not right down to the root?
Despite what you may think looks best, cutting your grass blades too short will in fact be causing much more harm to your lawn than good. Why? Well, by cutting your grass blades too short, you inadvertently put a huge amount of stress on your turf.
Each blade of grass is a leaf that sprouts from a seed. By cutting the leaf too short, you reduce the surface area that each blade has to absorb important nutrients or carry out photosynthesis that fuels leaf and root development.
So, while you may think your short grass blades look good, you're actually reducing their ability to survive, potentially leading to their demise!


🌱 If you are unsure on how short to cut your lawn or wouldn't like to run the risk of cutting your grass blades too short, then the experienced team here at Professional Lawn Services can help!
No matter the time of the year, we can provide you with professional advice to help keep your lawn looking its best, reducing the risk of killing off the grass blades and ending up with a lawn that looks a little worse for wear.

Be sure to contact a member of our helpful team today to get the lawn cutting advice that you need!

25/05/2021

👉🏻 Size doesn’t matter!
We look after all our customers with the same professional service.
If you would like a free no obligation survey then give us a call or send us an email

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📞 01379687675

24/05/2021

Time for lunch! 🌩⛈🌩

24/05/2021

Monday’s makeover, scarification and hollow tine aeration, the first steps towards improving this lawn.

22/05/2021

Overseeding Tips & Advice 🌱

Grass plants don’t live forever. Over time, they deteriorate and their rate of reproduction slows down. Mature lawns often have patches of weak, thin grass, and it’s easy for weeds and moss to colonise these areas.

Overseeding is a good way to prevent this from happening and to recover some of the grass thickness that has been lost.

What is overseeding?

The best defence against weeds is thick, healthy grass. As such, new seed should be introduced to your lawn regularly to replace the ageing plants – this process is called overseeding. Choosing to overseed your lawn has all kinds of benefits, the most prominent being that it can be carried out without you needing to rip up and replace large areas of your existing turf!

If you want your lawn to stay thick and dense, we recommend overseeding at least once every 3 years. Overseeding should be carried out in either autumn or late winter or early spring, ideally after scarification, aeration or top dressing have already taken place. For the best results, use a variety of different seed species.

Tips for overseeding your grass: 🌱

Don’t sow your new seeds in cold weather. Seeds require a ground temperature above 8 °C to germinate, and shoots need several weeks without frost if they are to survive.

Hot and dry summer weather isn’t good for overseeding either. Seeds need good soil contact, warmth and moisture – so spring and autumn are ideal germination times.

Aerating / spiking your lawn before overseeding will assist seed germination.

Any questions please get in touch 🌱

19/05/2021

18/05/2021

For anyone unsure about calling for you free no obligation consultation, here’s a great visual example of what we can help you achieve. 😃🪄

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