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Green Lawn care and Jet Washing
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
07426 110305 View
Lawn care listings for Derbyshire are spread thinly across the county. Derby has a couple, with others in Chesterfield, Matlock, Dronfield and Swadlincote. A couple more are based just over the border in Sheffield and Nottingham and may cover parts of Derbyshire, particularly the north east and the Erewash side of the county.
In the north east, Spire Lawn Care is listed in Chesterfield, while Marsden Gardening Services is in Matlock for gardens around the Derwent valley. Risley lawn Care and Kerry Lawn and Garden Services both have Derby addresses. Because the choice in any one town is small, it is worth asking each firm which areas they cover and how often they visit, especially for villages in the Peak District or the rural south of the county.
Where they are: Derby (2), Chesterfield (1), Dronfield (1), Matlock (1), Nottingham (1), Sheffield (1), Swadlincote (1).
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JM Tree Services Sheffield
Dronfield, Derbyshire
07455 012326 View
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Kerry Lawn and Garden Services
Derby, Derbyshire
01332 872807 View
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Luke’s Lawns and Handyman
Nottingham, Derbyshire
07535 238221 View
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Marsden Gardening Services
Matlock, Derbyshire
07845 426585 View
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Premier Pitches
Sheffield, Derbyshire
01246 455814 View
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Risley lawn Care
Derby, Derbyshire
07971 559030 View
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Spire Lawn Care
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
07825 505656 View
Gardening in Derbyshire
Derbyshire lawns face very different conditions from one end of the county to the other. Much of the north and the Peak District gets high rainfall, and the moorland side tends to have acid soils where moss thrives in damp, shady lawns. The limestone White Peak has thin, free draining soil that can scorch in dry spells. Around Derby and the south, heavier clay is common, which compacts under foot and drains slowly. That means aeration and moss control matter more in the wet north, while feeding, watering and choosing a hard wearing seed mix help on thin or clay lawns.
How to choose a lawn care firm in Derbyshire
A good lawn care firm will look at the lawn before quoting, and ideally test the soil to check pH and compaction rather than offering the same package to everyone. Ask what treatments are included across the year, such as feeding, weed control, moss treatment, scarifying and aeration. In Derbyshire, scarifying and hollow tining are usually best done in early autumn, when the ground is moist and still warm. Check that the firm uses certified operators for any weedkiller, and ask how long to keep pets and children off treated grass.
Lawn Care in Derbyshire: your questions answered
How many lawn care firms are listed in Derbyshire?
Garden UK lists 8 lawn care firms in Derbyshire, spread across 7 towns and villages including Derby, Chesterfield, Dronfield. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
Why is my Derbyshire lawn so mossy?
Moss usually comes from damp, shade, compaction or acid soil, all common in parts of Derbyshire with high rainfall. Treat the moss, rake it out, then aerate and feed the lawn. Improving drainage and light stops it coming back so quickly.
When should a lawn be scarified in Derbyshire?
Early autumn, usually September, is the best time. The soil is warm and moist, so grass recovers quickly before winter. A lighter scarify in spring is fine, but avoid it in hot, dry spells or during frost.
What grass seed suits a Derbyshire garden?
A hard wearing mix with ryegrass suits family lawns on heavier soils around Derby. For shady or wetter gardens in the north of the county, a shade tolerant mix with fescues tends to cope better and needs less cutting.
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