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Bring Lawns Back to Life

Autumn creates favourable conditions to renovate and repair damaged lawns. Summer has a habit of leaving its mark on the garden; it’s often first spotted by a brown, dry lawn. Autumn brings welcome rain in addition to cooler air and soil temperatures which are conducive to healthier looking lawns.

Lawns have numerous recreational and health benefits. They provide a place to exercise, an area for children to play or a space to entertain and relax. Financially, a well maintained lawn has proved to add value to properties.

The environmental benefits of having a lawn are often over looked. The grass in your lawn helps stabilise the soil (preventing erosion) and keeps the soil healthy due to the constant microbial activity.










Timely tips for existing lawns:

Spray for weeds and prickles


Use a selective herbicide like Tui Weedstrike Combination Spray to control broadleaf weeds and prickles in one application. Apply in autumn and again in spring when weeds are actively growing, and before they become well established. If moss becomes a problem manage with Tui Moss Control Sulphate of Iron.











Nourish with lawn food


Tui Lawn Fertiliser is a blend of nutrients formulated to promote the establishment and growth of lawns. It is high in nitrogen, which is responsible for promoting lush, green growth in lawns. Also contains phosphorus, which is good for establishing and maintaining root growth, which is the foundation of a lawn.















Repair bare or damaged areas


Bare patches in lawns can be created in high traffic areas, from pets, garden equipment or furniture but can be easily fixed. It is best to start by spraying any moss or weeds in the area and raking out. Then incorporate Tui Lawn Preparation Mix to the soil to create a nutrient rich foundation. Tui Superstrike Patch Pack Lawn Seed is specifically designed to repair damaged and bare patches so you have even and attractive grass growth.  Superstrike is unique as it is treated to protect seeds from insects, fungal diseases and birds without the need for a thick coating.  















For more information on Tui lawn care products visit www.tuigarden.co.nz or email Tui at info@tuigarden.co.nz.
















 

Published 29th Mar 2010

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by Chrispimp 11th April 2010 Also I have found Pimp My Lawn great help, they call in 4 times per year and keep my lawn weed free and green, All I have to do is water and mow my lawn,
by Moet7 12th April 2010 I use this service too. They weed spray and fertilise. Their fully qualified turf people visit every 12 weeks (I'm not sure how many times I've threatened to do it and never got around to it - so it suits me). Its wonderful and very simple. They do all the hard work and I just water and mow. My lawn is the envy of all my neighbours.
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