Month: November 2018

Should I core my lawn?

Written by Active Turf Supplies on November 15, 2018. Posted in Fertilising Grass, Lawn Care.

What is core aeration? Should I core my lawn?

Unlike regular aeration, where solid tines simply punch holes in the ground, core aeration removes a plug of soil from your lawn at the same time. Plug or core aerators do this by using hollow tines that puncture the surface and then pull the plugs from the ground on their way back out.

Do I need to use a wetting agent on my lawn?

Written by Active Turf Supplies on November 13, 2018. Posted in Common Lawn Problems, Lawn Care.

Wetting agents are like a detergent or surfactant that attract water to the soils surface, helping it to soak in.
Hydrophobic soils repel water which can lead to serious problems in the garden and lawn.
For existing lawns that are hydrophobic, a wetting agent is needed.

Can you over fertilise your lawn?

Written by Active Turf Supplies on November 8, 2018. Posted in Fertilising Grass.

There are some out there who wouldn’t dream of fertilising their lawn very often or even at all, because it could lead to more mowing! But can you over fertilise your lawn?