Established 2016
Drought hit hard.
Autumn fixes it.
After a hot, dry summer, autumn is the best time to renovate. Cooler days and damp soil let grass root and recover fast, before winter dormancy sets in.
Independent and family owned, proudly based in Hampshire.
Takes under a minute. We’ll come and look at the lawn, tell you what it needs and give you a price.
Full lawn reset, get overseeding free
Book your renovation this autumn and the overseeding’s on us. Here’s everything that’s in it.
Aeration to relieve compacted, sun-baked soil
Scarification to strip out dead grass, moss and thatch
Top-dressing to build the seed bed
Wetting agent to get water moving into the soil again
Overseeding with fresh, resilient grass seed
Offer runs while there’s still growing weather left in the season.
What’s involved
What we actually do on the day
A renovation isn’t one job, it’s a sequence. Each stage sets up the next, which is why we work in this order.
Aeration
We open the soil up first. Solid and chisel tines displace soil below the surface, opening cracks and fissures that roots can grow down into. Healthy soil is roughly a quarter air, a quarter water, just under half minerals and a small fraction organic matter.
Scarification
Then we rake out the dead grass, moss and thatch. Doing it after aeration is deliberate. The scarifier breaks up any cores left on the surface, and some of that organic material drops into the holes where it feeds the soil biology.
Overseeding
Fresh, hard-wearing grass seed goes straight into the bare, drought-scorched patches. We pick varieties that suit the conditions your lawn actually has, so the new grass stands a better chance next time the weather turns.
Top-dressing
A compost-based dressing protects the seed and gives it a proper bed to germinate in. We finish with a wetting agent, because soil that has dried out badly turns water-repellent and rain runs off rather than soaking in.
Get started
Understand what your lawn needs
Complete our online lawn assessment or speak to a lawn consultant by phone. We’ll come and look at the lawn, tell you what it needs and give you a price.
Or ring us direct on 0800 852 7705
How it works
Three steps, that’s it
You get in touch
Start the online assessment or give us a ring. We just need your postcode and a rough idea of the lawn.
We come and look
One of our team walks the lawn with you, works out what it actually needs and gives you a price there and then.
We book you in
If you’re happy, we get a date in the diary and do the work. You’ll know exactly what’s happening before we start.
Afterwards
And once it’s recovered
A renovation gets the lawn back. A treatment plan keeps it there. Most people move onto one afterwards, built around their lawn and the season.
✓ Targeted weed control, safe for people, pets and wildlife
✓ Moss control and prevention to keep moss at bay
✓ Wetting agent treatments to relieve drought stress
✓ Aeration to relieve compaction and boost root growth
✓ Scarification to remove thatch and encourage thicker growth
Safe for people, pets and wildlife
Everything we use in your garden is safe for everything that uses your garden.
Spread the cost with monthly payments, pay as you go after each visit, or save by paying annually in advance.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How long until my lawn looks green again?
You’ll usually see the first seedlings within two to three weeks, then proper thickening over the following couple of months. It looks worse before it looks better, which is normal after scarification.
Is it too late in the year to renovate?
Not yet. We carry out renovations into November while the soil still holds its warmth. The earlier we get to you though, the more establishment time your new grass gets before growth slows.
Why do you aerate before you scarify?
Because it gets more out of both jobs. Aerating first opens the soil up, and scarifying afterwards breaks apart any cores sitting on the surface. Some of that organic material drops down into the holes, where it becomes a food source for the soil biology rather than something we cart away.
Can aeration and scarification be done at any time of year?
Aeration can, as long as the soil conditions are right on the day. Scarification needs the grass to be growing well enough to recover from it. What’s specific to autumn is the seed, which needs warm soil and reliable moisture to establish properly.
Will it make a mess?
There’ll be a fair bit of material coming off the lawn, especially if there’s heavy thatch or moss. We bag it up and take it away, and we’re careful about the route in and out.
Can I use the lawn afterwards?
Keep off it as much as you can for the first few weeks so the seed isn’t disturbed. We’ll talk you through watering and mowing before we leave.
Is it safe for children and pets?
Yes. A renovation is mechanical work plus seed and dressing. Anything we do apply is chosen to be safe around people, pets and wildlife.
Do I have to sign up to anything afterwards?
No. Plenty of people have the renovation done and leave it at that. If you want us back for ongoing treatments we’ll talk about it, but it’s your call.
What does it cost?
It depends on the size and condition of your lawn, so we price it once we’ve seen it. Start the assessment or give us a ring and you’ll get a clear figure rather than a guess.
Autumn recovery offer
Leave your lawn to us
Independent, family owned, established 2016. Covering Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and Berkshire.
Or ring us direct on 0800 852 7705
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