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Permalink Reply by Rob Glassborow on May 3, 2011 at 20:37

Well, weeds organically you will have to deal with physically.

 

But you can feed with chicken pellets early in the year (not now its too dry), and also sulphate of Fe. this will deal with moss too.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gary RK on May 3, 2011 at 20:43

Don't rigby taylor do a range of organic lawn feed products ?

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Rowly Hill on May 3, 2011 at 20:56

For feeding you could have a look at ALS's seaweed feeds - relatively local to you Jenny ( warehouse is nr Admaston Telford). Not cheap but worth a look.

 

http://www.amenity.co.uk/seaweed-products/index.html

 

Weed contol is a little trickier -  cultural control, good sward management?

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Jen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens on May 3, 2011 at 21:06

Thanks all - some really good ideas to look at!

Can't speak for this particular customer but I really don't like dandelions and I am definitely 100% organic  - in our garden I just pull them up! I do like daisies though :)

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk on May 3, 2011 at 21:14

LMAO Paul, was thinking the same

Paul @ PPCH Services said:

Spray it with magic rainwater, a nice drop of spear head in the mix!!

 

I would have though that an organic type customer would be in love with daisys and dandelions.

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Permalink Reply by david woodhouse on May 3, 2011 at 21:17

As mentioned the most effective way to deal with weeds is to physically bend down and remove but you can also change your mower cutting heights and the frequency of cuts. By cutting higher you will be creating shade or blocking light for the weeds, you will also be cutting the heads off weeds and allowing the grass to become stronger and healthier. By cutting more often you will be helping to thicken up the sward.

As for feeding you could leave the grass box off and let it return to the lawn, fish blood and bone can be applied and also calcified seaweed.

Synthetic lawn feeds generally only contain natural ingredients but are simply more concentrated.

An excellent book worth reading is ' The Lawn Guide' Sharples and Hayman.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Rowly Hill on May 3, 2011 at 21:20

Put your mulch plug in Jenny if your mower has one!

david woodhouse said:

As mentioned the most effective way to deal with weeds is to physically bend down and remove but you can also change your mower cutting heights and the frequency of cuts. By cutting higher you will be creating shade or blocking light for the weeds, you will also be cutting the heads off weeds and allowing the grass to become stronger and healthier. By cutting more often you will be helping to thicken up the sward.

As for feeding you could leave the grass box off and let it return to the lawn, fish blood and bone can be applied and also calcified seaweed.

Synthetic lawn feeds generally only contain natural ingredients but are simply more concentrated.

An excellent book worth reading is ' The Lawn Guide' Sharples and Hayman.

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Permalink Reply by Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care on May 3, 2011 at 21:31

Hi Jenny

 

I bought a copy of the Organic Lawn Care Manual a few years ago which gives a few pointers:

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Organic-Lawn-Care-Manual/dp/1580176496/ref=...

 

I've been using Turf Food Bio from Pitchcare / ALS this sping:

 

http://www.pitchcare.com/shop/premier-range-fertiliser/turf-food-bi...

 

I'm not sure if it's organically certified but seems to kill the moss ok. The only downside is that it stinks of chicken poo !

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