Cancelled GreenThumb: Need Lawn Care Advice

Hello all

My Mum had GreenThumb for some time before she passed in 2011 and when I took over the house I just continued with them.

Now, due to some personal issues I have decided to cancel them, however, now I need to learn how to maintain the lawn myself.

So, any tips on how to maintain the lawn for a beginner would be appreciated.

The lawn is in pretty good shape, no weeds, good growth, not compacted etc.

As part of the GreenThumb contract I had the lawn Aerated and Scarified each year around October.

The lawn has not been cut this year yet, I am waiting until March for that.

I currently have a Flymo but I am looking at the Bosch Cordless Mowers which will make life easier for me.

Also, I have been looking at the Evergreen Complete 4 in 1, is that any good?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide.

Kevin

 

Hello @ARMANDII

Thanks for the reply.

Good to hear I am on the right track, makes a change, lately

I thought the Evergreen Complete 4 in 1 was a Spring and Summer treatment, am I wrong in that?

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

Hello @ARMANDII

The reasoning behind the Evergreen Complete 4 in 1 was that it comes in the dispenser pack so it should stop the application of too much and thus prevent any damage to the lawn.

Makes sense to me, just

Thanks

Kevin

 

Be warned those dispensers will apply too much as you can’t judge the rate of application. Horrible way to apply fertiliser to be honest.

 

Hello @Liz the pot

Thanks for the reply.

Would it be better to buy the bags of fertiliser and then invest in a spreader?

If so, what kind of spreader would you recommend, broadcast or drop?

Thanks in advance.

Kevin

 

Hello @ARMANDII

Thanks to the reply.

How would I go about spreading by hand to make sure I use the right amount?

Also, I have been reading about Organic Fertilisers, is it true that they will not burn the lawn?

Also, are Organic Fertilisers any good?

Learning, slowly but surely

Thanks for advance

Kevin

 

How large is the lawn?

if it’s not a grand old size you could try liquid fertilisers which while have a shorter working spam and have less chance of scorching.
Organic fertilisers tend to be how do I say it but gentle in action. The 4 in 1 will create a flush of growth when applied at max and has iron that toughens up the grass and creates a deeper colour.
They all have their place depending on what’s required and when.

 

Hello @Liz the pot

Thanks for the reply.

The lawns are small, very approximate measurements of the front and back lawn comes to 20sqm in total.

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

Any chance of a pic.

 

Hello @Liz the pot

Thanks for the reply.

Here are the photos of the front and back lawns.

They have not had their first cut of the year yet, scheduled for the beginning of March so please excuse the condition of each.

Front Lawn:



Back Lawn:



With the Back Lawn, the area from the back of the lawn to the front of the third paving stone will be taken up to accommodate the Patio which is being laid the week beginning April 6, also the lawn is going to be edged with matching Setts hence the smaller lawn.

I hope the photos help.

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

That’s great thanks.
Couple of pointers before you decide liquid or granular.
Any product with iron as in 4 in 1 will stain paving materials so if you take that route extra care is needed.
Bit small to go with a drop spreader with granular feeds but perhaps the hand held broadcast spreaders may be worth a think or you can go liquid and either go with a sprayer or can option.
You could do it by hand, a simple jig 1mtr squared or best judgement but it will not be perfect.
If you don’t have weeds then pick another fertiliser that has no herbicide.