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Autumn care for your lawn

August 20, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Fay Clarkson

Autumn care for your lawn: Weather conditions are becoming less and less predictable. With a very varied summer behind us, invest some time and care in your lawn this autumn to make sure it is resilient and healthy ahead of winter. September is the ideal time to renovate your lawn, repairing any damage done over […]

Gwernaffield student grabs award

August 20, 2020/in Industry News, News, Press Release/by External Source

Gwernaffield student grabs award: Mold Golf Club’s newest greenkeeper has scooped a top award in a virtual ceremony celebrating success. Jake Edwards, from Gwernaffield near Mold, works as a full time greenkeeper at Mold Golf Club and has been presented with the Horticulture Learner of the Year Award 2020 by Coleg Cambria where he has […]

Autumn care for your lawn

August 20, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Fay Clarkson

Gwernaffield student grabs award

August 20, 2020/in Industry News, News, Press Release/by External Source

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Autumn care for your lawn

August 20, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Fay Clarkson

Autumn care for your lawn: Weather conditions are becoming less and less predictable. With a very varied summer behind us, invest some time and care in your lawn this autumn to make sure it is resilient and healthy ahead of winter. September is the ideal time to renovate your lawn, repairing any damage done over the summer and preparing the lawn for the colder months.

Lawnmower manufacturer and expert in lawn care, Allett, has some top tips for autumn.

Autumn care for your lawn

Start with scarification. Raking the turf with a scarifier helps to collect and remove all dead matter before it becomes thatch. Thatch retains water, encouraging moss growth, which in turn prevents grass from developing deep roots. This means that the grass will be less tolerant in periods of dry weather next year, as the roots aren’t deep enough in the soil to find moisture. Thatch can also harbour turf diseases like Fusarium, so it’s a good idea to strip it out.

Scarifying can be tough on your lawn, so aerating it afterwards will help to replenish water, air and nutrients. Relieving compaction in the surface of the lawn allows air and water to penetrate and allowing water to percolate down through the soil, discouraging moss and encouraging grass root development.

Aeration can be done by hand with a garden fork, by poking holes one to two inches deep into the surface. However, for larger lawns, the Allett lawncare system can be fitted with the aerator cartridge to further utilise your lawnmower and get the job done much faster.

After aeration, reseeding sparse areas will thicken up the lawn and help minimise weeds and moss. After reseeding, top dress the lawn with a soil and sand mixture to cover the seed and to level the surface out. Be careful not to bury the grass – make sure it is showing through the top dressing otherwise the grass underneath it will die.

Next, top up the nutrients. Feed the lawn with an autumn/winter-specific fertiliser, as it will be lower in Nitrogen but higher in Phosphate and Potash than a summer fertiliser. Phosphate and Potash promote root development, helping the turf to go into winter with a head start.

When mowing after this autumn lawn care routine, raise the height of the cut 30-40mm. Cutting the grass any shorter can encourage moss spores to germinate. A slightly longer lawn will also be more resilient if there is an unexpected, prolonged dry spell or ‘Indian summer’ ahead.

The Complete Lawncare System features six interchangeable cartridges that fit on to Allett’s Kensington petrol mowers and Liberty 43 battery powered mowers. The system transforms the machine from a traditional mower to a specialist gardening tool simply by changing its cartridges. The system includes an aerator, a lawn brush, dethatcher, verticutter and a 10-bladed cartridge, as well as the walk-behind cylinder lawnmower, all in one machine which eases storage issues and reduces costs.

For further information visit www.allett.co.uk.

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Gwernaffield student grabs award

August 20, 2020/in Industry News, News, Press Release/by External Source

Gwernaffield student grabs award: Mold Golf Club’s newest greenkeeper has scooped a top award in a virtual ceremony celebrating success.

Jake Edwards, from Gwernaffield near Mold, works as a full time greenkeeper at Mold Golf Club and has been presented with the Horticulture Learner of the Year Award 2020 by Coleg Cambria where he has been studying for the past two years.

The 18-year-old started out as an apprentice at Mold Golf Club in August 2018 and has developed his skills under the watchful eye of his dad, Colin Jones, who has been Head Greenkeeper at the Club since 1998.

Learning while he worked and spending a good deal of time studying at home, Jake has completed his Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Work Based Horticulture, specialising in Sports Turf Greenkeeping.

Maria Thwaite, Coleg Cambria’s Horticulture Assessor, said: “Jake has proved himself to be an excellent greenkeeper. He always works safely and completes all the work that is requested of him in a timely manner.

“His knowledge of machinery is exemplary and he is always keen to complete work on the golf course to a high standard.”

Debbie Barton, Mold Golf Club Manager, said: “We are all very proud of Jake. He has worked so hard and is a great asset to our greenkeeping team. His dad Colin has a fantastic reputation as a brilliant greenkeeper and is a great teacher and mentor.

“Jake is already following in his footsteps and we wish him every success in his career. We have a wonderful course to be proud of which is thanks to Colin’s vision and the skill and dedication of our terrific greenkeepers.”

This year, winning students were unable to gather together for the College’s usual annual glitzy awards ceremony, however Jake, along with all the other winners across different subject areas, received a certificate and a £50 voucher, as well as the good wishes of Coleg Cambria Principal Sue Price.

Sue said: “We received truly amazing nominations this year across all sections of the College and our winners were chosen by a panel of judges for their hard work, commitment and achievements.

“I would like to personally congratulate our award winners. Our learners have met the challenges of adapting to the current situation and we are extremely proud of them. We wish them the very best for the future.”

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Autumn care for your lawn

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