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Fabgrass
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Nottingham has a good handful of lawn care listings, and nearly all of them have a Nottingham address. Those entries cover a range of postcodes, from the city and its western edges out towards the villages to the east, so there is reasonable choice wherever the lawn is. The firms listed include specialists in treatments as well as general garden services that also look after grass.
To the east, ProGrass and Jak's Gardening both carry NG13 postcodes, while Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd is listed in the Carlton side of the city. Fabgrass covers an address towards the north west of Nottingham. When comparing quotes, it helps to check exactly which villages each firm covers, since some will travel further than others for a regular visit, and to ask whether they offer one off jobs such as scarifying as well as year round programmes.
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GreenThumb Nottingham East
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
0115 937 5511 View
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J A Kent Services Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
0115 983 0691 View
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Jak's Gardening
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
07932 032024 View
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KGS Garden Services LTD
Nottingham, East Midlands
07728 546179 View
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Luke’s Lawns and Handyman
Nottingham, Derbyshire
07535 238221 View
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Nottingham Grounds Maintenance
Nottingham, East Midlands
0115 982 5000 View
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ProGrass
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01949 837367 View
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Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
0115 839 0255 View
Gardening in Nottingham
Nottingham sits on a real mix of soils. North of the city, towards Sherwood Forest, much of the ground is sandy and free draining, so lawns dry out and brown quickly in summer and need regular feeding. South and east of the Trent, heavier clay is more common, which holds water, compacts easily and suits moss in damp winters. The East Midlands is also fairly dry compared with the west of the country. That makes autumn aeration useful on clay, and slow release feeds, higher mowing and drought tolerant grass more useful on sandy lawns.
How to choose a lawn care firm in Nottingham
Ask each lawn care company to explain what they would do and why, based on the soil in that garden. A careful firm will check for thatch, compaction and pests such as leatherjackets or chafer grubs before recommending treatments. Find out how many visits a year are included and whether repeat weed treatments are covered if the first does not work. Scarifying and aeration are usually extra, so check the price. Ask whether they hold the right certificates for applying weedkillers, and whether they carry public liability insurance.
Lawn Care in Nottingham: your questions answered
How many lawn care firms are listed in Nottingham?
Garden UK lists 9 lawn care firms in Nottingham. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
How do I keep a lawn green on sandy soil in Nottingham?
Mow higher in summer, feed little and often with a slow release fertiliser, and top dress with a loam based dressing in autumn. Sandy soils north of the city drain fast, so a drought tolerant seed mix also helps.
When should I feed my lawn in Nottingham?
Feed in spring once grass starts growing, usually March or April, then again in early summer and with an autumn feed in September. Avoid feeding during drought, as the grass cannot use it and it can scorch.
What causes brown patches in Nottingham lawns?
Common causes are drought on sandy soils, grubs such as leatherjackets or chafers, dog urine and fungal disease. Lifting a patch of turf shows whether grubs are present, and a lawn care firm can confirm the cause and suggest treatment.
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