All lawns at some point will suffer from problems, these lawn problems can include moss, weeds, disease, animals and insects, to name a few.
The following sections below include information on all of the most common lawn problems. There is advice on prevention, management and control of all these problems and turf disorders.
It is also worth remembering that most of these lawn troubles can be avoided by keeping the lawn healthy with good lawn care practices.
We discus both the cultural and chemical methods of dealing with each lawn problem and how to prevent them from returning.
If you take pride in your lawn’s lush greenery, you may have come across the notorious ‘leather jacket bug’. The name might conjure images of a tiny insect wearing a miniature motorcycle … Read more
We have put together this weed identification chart to help identify the weeds which may be giving you problems in your lawn. In any lawn and turf care program, it is important … Read more
What is soil compaction All most all lawns at some time will have suffered from what is known as soil compaction. Soil compaction occurs when a high percentage of the air is … Read more
Introduction: Slender Speedwell, scientifically known as Veronica filiformis, is a perennial weed that poses a challenge for luxury lawn enthusiasts. Its adaptability to close mowing and resistance to most commercial weed killers … Read more
Introduction: Shepherd’s Purse, scientifically known as Capsella bursa-pastoris, is a familiar sight in many gardens and lawns. Recognized for its distinctive heart-shaped seed pods, this weed has been a part of folk … Read more
Description: Selfheal is a common perennial weed, found in most types of turf and grassy areas throughout the UK. It forms as a dense mat, and will easily tolerate close mowing, which … Read more
Introduction: Ragwort, scientifically known as Senecio jacobaea, is a biennial weed that’s indigenous to the UK. While typically an issue in low maintenance lawns, this weed is adaptable enough to persist even … Read more
Introduction: Parsley Piert, with its scientific name Aphanes arvensis, is an annual weed that occasionally makes its appearance on lawns. While it might not be the most common menace for your turf, … Read more
Moss is one of the most common and frustrating lawn care problems and can invade almost any type of lawn, especially during the cold winter months. However it is more common in … Read more
Mining bees are generally harmless as they do not produce a sting unlike other types of bees. Mining bees are solitary creatures and make their nests under the lawn or pathway and … Read more