Ongoing Lawn Care

Mowing

When mowing your lawn, catch your clippings and remove them – add them to your compost bin in small and regular amounts or work it into the existing soil in your flower or vegetable garden. Sharpen mower blades regularly to ensure a clean cut.

Dethatching Lawns
Thatch is a layer of dead fibrous material between grass roots and foliage and is usually only found in long established lawns. If it is too thick, it can hinder moisture and fertiliser penetrating the soil and diseases can quickly become established. Regular dethatching by lightly scouring your lawn with a rake or using a dethatcher on your mower helps reduce any serious build up. 
 

Fertilising Lawns

Keep your lawn looking its best by regularly nourishing it with lawn-specific fertiliser. Don't forget to water it in well after each application. 

Existing Lawns
Nourish established lawns by applying Daltons Premium Lawn Fertiliser every three to four weeks from October until Christmas (avoid the hot summer months). Begin applications again from late February to late April.

New Lawns
Avoid fertilising lawns when they are very new – don’t start until they have a mature appearance.