As the warmer weather picks up and more time is spent outside, turf and lawns can feel the effects of the heavy use and footfall. It’s important at this time to stick to a dedicated lawn maintenance regime to ensure that turf survives this season, which can really put it through its paces. Here, we’ve put together an overview of what a typical regime should look like.
Perfect your mowing routine
As the weather picks up and the sun makes itself at home, grass will start to grow at a much faster rate. This is thanks to the ideal environment it creates, including sufficient light, heat and small amounts of moisture that appears in the evening. It’s important not to cut grass too short as it can cause yellowing and ruin the appearance of grass, so it’s best to keep at least 25-40mm of height for a luscious looking lawn.
If you’re dealing with dense, overgrown areas that need a little bit of attention, our BC26 Fixed Deck Brushcutter offers a 27” wide fixed deck ideal for commercial use that provides excellent stability in deep vegetation. It allows operators to effortlessly manoeuvre through and clear meadows and fields. The heavy duty blade spindle is also reinforced on both sides to tackle the toughest cutting conditions and its powerful Honda engine takes all of the backache out of property maintenance.
Clearing these areas will also help the grass beneath, providing it with access to all of the vital conditions it needs to grow and transform in time for the next season.
Remove any loose debris
It’s very easy for loose debris, such as branches, to find its way onto lawns, but it’s important to regularly remove them to avoid causing lawns serious damage. Debris covering lawns for a short time shouldn’t do too much damage, but leaving it there for long periods of time can scorch it, leaving dead patches across the lawn that requires time and attention to revive. So it’s best to remove it as soon as possible. Don’t worry though, we’ve got the perfect tool for the job!
Our KV601SP Leaf & Litter Vacuum makes light work of clearing up leaves, mulch, fallen blooms, branches, litter and other debris. The self-propelled vacuum also offers rear wheel drive, making operation seamless and effortless, even on hilly areas, with its power backed by a Briggs & Stratton engine.
Aerate to relieve compaction
As the summer comes to an end and we retreat back inside before the rainy, autumn weather arrives, it’s best to relieve lawns of any compaction that’s occurred after heavy footfall. Without this treatment, lawns can very easily become water-logged during the autumn as excess rain will have no where to go. Aeration is the best solution to keep lawns healthy in wetter conditions as it breaks up the compacted soil, allowing room for vital elements – such as water, air and nutrients – to reach the grass roots and help it grow.
Our AE401 Core Aerator offers a 19” wide aerator that is powered by a reliable Honda engine, helping to aerate up to 2.000m2 per hour. Its tine engagement and Lift-n-Lock disengagement also offers the best in class for operator comfort and productivity. Water weight is also positioned directly over the tines to help achieve better aeration depth, instead of utilising bulky steel weights. The Fold-n-Go® handles makes service and transport simple and convenient, so you can cover more areas of grass without the backache.
We’ve got a wide range of world-class property-clean up equipment here at Billy Goat, so no matter the season or task, we have the tools to help keep exterior spaces looking their best, no matter how big or small.