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ESTATE NEWS

TIME TO GET YOUR LAWNS READY

(...AND LOOKING LIKE OUR BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE)

SPRING TREATMENT 101 be in general, 2.5cm-3cm; for trodden and weather-related stresses. Granular
A beautiful lawn really complements the lawns, 4cm; and for shaded lawns, feeds are the best to use in spring because
rest of the garden. A spring lawn care 5-6cm. they supply a regular amount of nutrients
routine is the best way to spend a little • Feed your lawn in spring and then again over several weeks. To feed your lawn, use
time and effort getting your lawn into in summer to increase strength, vigour a lawn product such as 18-1-5 or 5-1-5 in a
shape – mowing, feeding with fertiliser and health. spreader, so as to apply it evenly over the
and dealing with bare patches, weeds and • Treat lawn weeds and moss quickly and whole lawn at the recommended rate.
moss. effectively using a lawn weed killer.
• Deal with bare patches in the lawn Top dressing:
The ‘secrets of success’ to effective spring immediately to deter weeds and moss Using manure works as feeding but has an
lawn care are: from taking hold. unpleasant odour, and your neighbours
• Regular lawn mowing with the correct • Scarify the lawn to prevent the build-up may not appreciate your efforts.
mowing height; cutter height should of thatch layers, including debris, dead
grass and moss. Happy gardening!
• Aerate your lawn to relieve compaction
and allow air to circulate around the
root system. Aeration also helps if you
have lawn draining problems.

Spring lawn feeding:
This is on the priority list – feed your grass
and feed with the correct lawn feed at the
correct time, so that you can create a lawn
to be admired.
A good feed with a lawn fertiliser not only Brendon van
makes the grass greener, but it makes it
grow thicker and increases its strength, Nieuwenhuizen
vigour and health – so that it is better Golf Manager
equipped to compete with weeds, moss golfmanager@silverlakes.co.za

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