Herald - Issue 422

21st April 2022 • The HERALD • Page 55 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | 07879 552227 www.crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk info@crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk A family run business with over 20 years experience. Our teams of professional, friendly and reliable Gardeners and Landscapers are passionate about gardening and landscaping to very high standards of presentation and quality workmanship. Garden Maintenance Leaf Clearance Spring Tidy Up Hedges Borders Weeds Pressure Washing Landscaping Design Patios Artificial Lawns Decking Fencing Garden Repairs Your specialist Landscape and Garden Maintenance service, based in Hythe. Here to support the design, creation and maintenance of your perfect and personal outdoor space. All Aspects of Garden Work Undertaken • Driveways • Paving • Artificial Grass • Turfing • Decking • Fencing • Hedge Cutting • Landscaping Hythe Garden Contractors Family company established 1977 For a free quotation please call 023 8084 3556 or 023 8084 0378 At the AGM of Totton & District Gardeners’ Society six members volunteeredtoserveontheCommittee, and positions of Chairman, Treasurer and Show Secretary were filled. ey have joined with the existing Secretary and Programme Secretary to form a full Committee. ey are so pleased that now the meetings held in Totton 3 Score Club hall will continue on the 2nd Wednesday of each month , starting at 7.30pm. e speaker on Wednesday 11th May wil be Ray Broughton for a talke titled ‘Preparing to show’ - Flowering shrubs: 3 stems. A Summer Show is planned for Saturday 13th August with hopes of a Spring Show in March 2023. New members are warmly welcome, for more details please ring Derrick on: 023 8066 8177. PREPARING TO SHOW Get the Lowdown on your Spring Lawn Care by Crown Gardens & Landscapes then our green ngers and loving hands are ready to dig in. Call us on 07879 552227 or email info@ crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk Looking a er your lawn takes a backseat during the winter. Some of us might even not have a lawn le a er the winter weather has done its worst. Spring is the time to get back into action so that you have a healthy, luscious lawn come the summer months. Depending on what you’ve got to work with (a full lawn, patchy lawn, non-existent lawn… mostly mud) there will be something you can do right now to give yourself the best shot of getting glossy green grass to enjoy for the rest of the year. Scarifying and Aeration It’s important not to skip this essential spring lawn care step. Heavy scari cation usually takes place in the autumn, but most lawns also bene t from a light scari cation and aeration in spring. It helps get rid of old thatched lawn and weeds, and gives it the best chance of growing fresh, new grass that will look even and thick. Seeding and Feeding Once you’ve done your scari cation and aeration, you can help to ll any bald spots or thin patches of grass with grass seed. Take some time to choose a blend of seed that’s right for your garden – if you have a lot of shade then invest in a mix that is designed for shady gardens. Take care to seed correctly so that you get the best coverage once it grows. For your grass feed, try to choose a blend that also has a weed and moss killer in it. is will give your lawn the best chance to grow strong and healthy. Turfing If your grass has gone beyond any recovery (we’ve all been there!), then spring is a great time to lay down new turf. e cooler weather gives it a chance to settle in before the hot summer months, and it gives you a chance to feed it well so that it establishes before the sun scorches your chances of green grass. Your spring lawn care routine can look a little di erent for newly laid turf so make sure you’re prepared to nurture it well once it’s been laid to get the best results. You’ll probably be mowing it a lot more, and a lot sooner, than grass seed so make sure you’ve got a good mower that’s height adjustable so that you don’t cut it too short and kill it o . Wildflower Turf If you want something a little bit di erent for your garden, or the idea of growing wild owers is too much e ort; Wild ower Turf will change the look and feel of your grass. Whether you choose a large or small section of your garden to turf, it can make a beautiful addition to your lawn. With the seeds already planted into the turf, once it’s rolled out they’ll start to grow (as long as you look a er them) and provide you with some beautiful bursts of colour. Attracting bees, butter ies and a whole host of other insects it’s a great choice if you want to bring a little more wildlife into your garden too. It’s also low maintenance, just a couple of mows a year should be enough to keep it healthy and established, it will bring you some beautiful owers without the hassle of keeping it tidy. If you need some help with your spring lawn care routine,