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October is here, the leaves are falling, and many homeowners are preparing to put their lawn mowers away for winter. But with the mild autumn weather we're experiencing across Derbyshire and the East Midlands, you might want to think twice before booking that mower in for its winter service! One of the biggest misconceptions about lawn care is that grass stops growing when summer ends. In reality, your lawn doesn't follow the calendar – it responds to growing conditions. And

A thick, green lawn might look healthy from above, but underneath the grass there can be another story entirely. One of the most common problems we encounter when assessing established lawns is excessive thatch – a layer of dead and partially decomposed organic material that develops between the green grass and the soil. A small amount of thatch is perfectly normal and can actually be beneficial. However, when the layer becomes too thick it can begin to affect the health and

If your lawn is looking tired, thin, mossy or full of dead material after summer, scarification may be part of the solution. Scarification is one of the most useful mechanical treatments we carry out as part of professional lawn care and lawn renovation, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. It is not simply about “ripping the lawn up”. Done properly, scarification removes unwanted material from around the base of the grass plant and creates better conditions for heal

After a long period of hot, dry weather, lawns across Derbyshire and the East Midlands can look very different from the thick, green grass we would ideally like to see. Brown grass, bare patches, thinning turf and an increase in weeds can all become much more noticeable after drought conditions. The good news is that a brown lawn isn't necessarily a dead lawn. Grass has an impressive ability to protect itself during periods of drought by becoming dormant. Once cooler temperat

There’s a common belief that you simply can’t cut a hedge during the summer because of nesting birds. But is that actually true? At The East Midlands Lawn Care Company, August is often a busy month for hedge management across Derbyshire and the East Midlands. After months of active growth, many hedges are starting to look untidy, encroach onto paths and driveways, or simply become much larger than their owners would like. At the same time, we're still within the main bird nes

Is Your Lawn Dead or Just Dormant? How to Tell the Difference After prolonged hot, dry weather, your lawn can quickly change from green and healthy to brown, dry and seemingly lifeless. But before assuming your grass is dead and needs replacing, there’s an important question to ask: Is your lawn actually dead, or has it simply gone dormant? At The East Midlands Lawn Care Company, we regularly see lawns across Derbyshire and the East Midlands that look far worse than they real

If you've recently invested in a new lawn, the announcement of a hosepipe ban can understandably cause concern. One of the questions we're being asked most by homeowners across Derbyshire and the East Midlands is: "Can I still water my newly laid turf?" The good news is that, in many cases, yes—you can. The 28-Day New Turf Exemption Many UK water companies include an exemption within their Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) rules that allows homeowners to use a hosepipe to wate

Winter Lawn Care Advice for Derbyshire & the East Midlands Winter in Derbyshire and across the East Midlands brings a familiar mix of cool temperatures, high rainfall, and limited daylight . While lawns may look dormant, this is actually one of the most important times of year to protect them—especially from moss , which thrives in our local winter conditions. Why Moss Is So Common Locally In our region, lawns often sit on clay-heavy soils that drain slowly, leading to damp,

The East Midlands Lawn Care Company is open for business. We are so excited to continue to improve, and transform lawns within Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and East Midlands. "Working with customers in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and East Midlands to achieve a thick, lush, green lawn, that is free from moss and weeds. ​ We are an independent company, that provides a professional bespoke service, that is hassle free and offers great value for money". Stay tuned for more update