Written by Daisy Lacey BSc (Hons), Sales and
Product Development Manager at GreenBest Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)1963 364788
www.greenbest.co.uk
Lawn Care Fertiliser
That’s Right For The Job
Finding the right fertiliser product for your lawn care business can be
complicated. The amenity market offers a wealth of options but not all of
these are cost effective or suitable for use on a domestic lawn. The best
approach is to consider your goals and choose with these in mind.
Spring is the time to apply high nitrogen fertiliser for lush green growth. A
product with slow release nitrogen will curb excessive mowing. It should
also maintain the lush green growth right up until the next treatment in the
summer.
In summer you may need to apply a product with a low scorch potential, one
that doesn’t need to be watered in. Organic material and biostimulants (e.g.
seaweed extract) can also be applied to increase drought tolerance, keeping
the lawn greener for longer and helping it recover quicker.
In autumn it’s desirable to use a product high in potassium. This will
strengthen the roots and prepare the grass for disease resistance through the
winter ahead. Avoid applying high levels of nitrogen in autumn/winter as
this will cause soft growth that is susceptible to disease.
Products containing iron (Fe) or magnesium oxide (MgO) can be used any
time of year to quickly green up the lawn. When using iron containing
products avoid applying to hard surfaces such as patios and decking as
staining can occur.
GreenBest Ltd has been blending high-quality lawn care fertiliser for 14 years.
We specialise in manufacturing bespoke products at competitive prices.
An SCH Grand Slam
SCH (Supplies) Ltd recently delivered a hard surface maintenance
package to Harpenden Tennis club in Hertfordshire.
Comprising of a system tractor with two different brushes, the
package is sure to be a very useful addition to the club during the
busy summer months. SCH say that this is a flexible system and
additional attachments can be added at a later date.
The scarifying brush gives a light sweep for general, everyday
maintenance, whilst the ride on grooming rake has two brushes,
each with an adjustable ‘slider’ which can fine tune the aggression
of the sweep. This brush can therefore be put to work when a more
substantial groom is required.
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A whole variety of sports surface maintenance machines are available
from SCH, who manufacture products for natural turf sports surfaces
as well as 3g and hard surface maintenance. Based in Suffolk and
with almost 30 years’ experience, SCH say their machinery is built
to last and priced to be affordable to smaller clubs. Spare parts are
always available and the company also say they are happy to discuss
bespoke builds with customers who do not find exactly what they are
looking for in the brochure.
For further information please contact SCH (Supplies) Ltd on:
01473 328272 - email [email protected] or visit the
website - www.schsupplies.co.uk