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Lawns – so it’s a busy time on your lawn in October, but here’s a tip to make life easier! For those final mowings of the season, use the mower to shred the leaves and add organic humus to the lawn – it saves you the problem of sweeping them up!
As spring unfolds and lawns begin to grow, it's time to prepare your ATCO petrol lawnmower for another season of reliable service.
However, if your mower refuses to start despite running perfectly last year, stale fuel could be the problem. Using old petrol is a leading cause of poor performance and engine issues at the start of the mowing season.
Here's why fresh fuel matters — and what to do if stale petrol has been left in the tank over winter.
Soil testing: Just because a garden appears to be doing well doesn’t mean it’s safe or that it can’t be more productive Â
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November is a good time for contemplation. Take a good luck at your lawns. Happy with them? If not, look at an action plan for next year in terms of what needs doing and when.
There are some good companies operating nationally who will come and renovate your lawn and carry out all maintenance leaving you to do just the mowing to do!
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Remove the last fading blooms from roses and cut back taller stems by half to prevent winter ‘wind rock’ from loosening the plants roots.
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It’s a good idea to turn compost heaps regularly to aerate the content and improve the breakdown of fibrous material.
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A clean and tidy garden is a healthy one, which means less problems with pests and diseases. Learn to be observant and spot those first warning signs, it will save you time and money!
A month to say goodbye to the old year and prepare for the new one!
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