The GC-SC 4240 P petrol scarifier is a very efficient and reliable tool for ambitious hobby gardeners who want to produce a healthy, lush green lawn through effective soil cultivation. Best applied using an EverGreen or Scotts spreader to encourage level coverage as using too much on any one place could damage your grass. For best results do not mow for 3 days before or after treatment. Avoid spraying in drought or frost. For new lawns treat in the spring at least 2 months after sowing or laying turf. The new lawn must be growing well. Keep children and pets away from treated area until spray has dried. Scarifying in March will be dependent on the weather, and the best time is usually in April and possibly in May.

Whilst not as simple as ready-mix pump-action weedkillers this is still easy to apply. It comes in a small bottle of concentred liquid that needs dilution. The ratio is 15 mls to 1 litre in a sprayer or 5 litres of water in a watering can. Now that you understand why you need to scarify your lawn every autumn, or most autumns, then this is the time to look at the potential of investing in a quality scarifier.

It still shouldn’t be used near ponds and has to be kept away from pets and children until dry so it needs some care, but if you want to help out pollinators this is a better choice than weedkillers with glyphosate – if you replace those flowering weeds with nectar-rich flowers of your own of course! Granular and liquid weed killers share similar qualities, both can control pesky weeds – leaving your garden looking lush and inviting. Of the five brands we have explored today it’s difficult to choose a clear winner. A1: The herbicide mix stimulates the broad leafed weed hormones to make the plant cells grow faster than they are capable of sustaining leading to cell wall collapse and death leaving the grass growing when applied in accordance with the instructions. There are typically two choices when it comes to destroying weeds – you can go for a liquid treatment or opt for a granular remedy.

I was under the impression that weedkillers killed anything growing plus insects and fish, but this seems a bit gentler because it doesn’t contain any glyphosate.Q2: I have a few weeds in my lawn, should I use the Weedol Lawn Weedkiller concentrate or ready to use?

The best weed killers for lawns in the UK – The warmer weather is (hopefully) looming ever closer, providing us all with the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. Also, you may find that some lawns are prone to a build-up of thatch so the lawn will need to be scarified every year. Our selection of scarifiers includes those that are aerators. This is an effective way to help bring your lawn to life. The sandals are easy add-ons so you can use the aerator where the work is necessary. If you want your lawn to be impressive, then scarifying it is the best way of achieving this. The reasons to scarify your lawn include:Weedol kills weed roots but it’s a slow burner. If you’re impatient this isn’t for you. However, Weedol says just one application a year is needed to control lawn weeds and you can’t complain about that. Not removing thatch will choke the lawn because it forms a spongy surface that will prevent air and water from reaching the soil and the lawn’s sward; Super Effortless with Heel】 The latest Lawn Aerator Sandals. We have added extra heel straps (the effect is better than elastic straps), which can fix the shoes on the heels to maximize stability and save you more energy. For best results use combined with non-chemical techniques such as fertilising your lawn, soil aeration (to aid absorption of water and nutrients), and the raking up of fallen leaves and dead moss. We like the fact that the Miracle-Gro Evergreen Complete 4in1 can guard against heat and drought whilst helping your grass to soak up vital nutrients. We’re also a fan of Elixir Gardens Complete Lawn – Weed, Feed and Moss Killer / Lawn Green Up which is deemed as easy to spread and effective.