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Why I set up The Lawn Society
Being a lawn specialist is a bit like being a Doctor at a party.
A friend of mine is a Doctor, who when at a social gathering where the majority of people do not know he is a Doctor (as they have never met him before) enquires as to his profession; he tells them that he is an Undertaker. This action stops the deluge of questions seeking advice on a particular health matter or problem.
Being into grass and lawns is exactly the same for me. I keep a folded u
Added by Mike Seaton on February 18, 2010 at 12:10pm — No Comments
The Lawn Shop for all your lawn care products
All lawn owners, amateur and professional have the opportunity to purchase professional quality turf care products from The Lawn Shop.
The shop is manage by The Lawn Company so you will be in good hands.
ContinueAdded by Mike Seaton on February 18, 2010 at 12:02pm — No Comments
Lawn scarification & aeration
Added by John Stevens on October 26, 2009 at 9:25am — No Comments
Who is behind the Lawn Society
Mike Seaton has built up an enviable practical, technical and commercial knowledge of turf culture and pesticides.
Mike is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Groundsmanship and has worked in the Industry for over since 1981.
Mike is a major contributor of technical articles for the Trade Pres… Continue
Added by Philip Voice on November 5, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments
Soil preparation in advance of turf laying - avoid a 'pan'
You may well be planning a new lawn this Autumn and to ensure that you give the turf the very best of starts, think about how to prepare the soil in advance.
In the good old days when rotovators were not available to all, gardeners would look at digging or double digging the soil so that good aeratio… Continue
Added by Philip Voice on August 22, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments
The Shooting Star Children's Hospice needs some help
Just imagine yourself getting home from a hard day at work and the feeling of relaxation when you walk into your garden with a mug of steaming tea?
The stress and strains of the working day start to drain out as the atmosphere and tranquility are absorbed. I can think of no… Continue
Added by Philip Voice on July 25, 2008 at 7:00am — 1 Comment
Training for a NPTC Pestcide Certificate
If you apply Pesticides on a professional basis and you were born after December 1964 then you are required by lawn to obtain a City and Guilds National Training Proficiency Council certificate of competence.
Every individual who applied Pesticides will need the… Continue
Added by Philip Voice on July 12, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments
Technical Leaflets
Plan your lawn care year
Moss and Moss Control
Understanding moss and how to control it
Lawns in the Town
The challenges of maintaining grass in towns and cities
Worm Casts
Dealing with casting worms in your lawns
Fairy Rings
What causes Fairy Rings in your lawn
Red Thread Disease
Understanding Red Thread Disease
Leatherjacket Larvae
Curing Leatherjacket infestations and treating your lawn
Fusarium Disease
Fusarium Disease - how to prevent and eradicate it
Dry Patch
Dry Patch and it's remedies
Chafer Beetle Larvae
Chafer Beetle life cycles and treatments
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