Mild, damp winter weather causes problems for the gardener, not only because the grass continues to grow, but also because it encourages the growth of moss.
The lawn will probably have been at least wet, and possibly waterlogged for much of the summer and autumn, so will have been cut less, but be more compacted. Also, because of the lack of sun and enforced reduced levels of care and attention earlier in the year, you might have a build up of moss and thatch in the grass. It is a good idea to deal with this before you cut the grass. However, you should apply a proprietary moss killer to any moss patches before you try to rake out the moss, because raking or scarifying untreated moss will only spread it throughout the lawn. Assuming that you have treated the moss you can use a Trueshopping Draper Lawn Raker to remove matted grass, moss, thatch and other dead materials to encourage healthy grass growth. There is the added advantage at this time of year that the Lawn Raker will collect up any dead leaves that have begun to drift down from the trees.
During warm winter weather, it is likely that the grass will still be growing slowly so you will need to carry on mowing. If the grass has dried out sufficiently to be cut, you need to set the blades higher than earlier in the season. A setting of 3cm (1.25in) will reduce the chance of bare patches and ensure that there is enough grass to protect the lawn from any early frost. Whatever the size of your garden Trueshopping has the lawn mower to give you a professional finish every time:
The Draper 1000w Hover Mower is a low-price mower for the smaller garden. This hover mower is light and easy to manoeuvre in small spaces, but has only a single height setting.
The Trueshopping Electric Cordless Lawn Mower is perfect for the small to medium-sized garden (300-500 square metres). It is quieter and lighter than similar mowers and, because it has no flex, there is the dual advantage that there is no danger of damaging the cable and you can reach all the parts of your lawn with ease.
The Draper 1275w Hover Mower has more power, a grass collection box and an adjustable blade, making it more suitable for the medium-sized garden.
The Draper Expert 3.5hp Petrol Mower delivers much more power from its Briggs & Stratton engine. This, allied to a large collection box, high level of manoeuvrability and five height settings, make it ideal for the larger garden.
As the trees shed more and more leaves and twigs, you will want to remove this debris as soon as possible to prevent bare patches and disease. Using a Trueshopping 2500w garden vacuum-blower will remove loose debris quickly and easily, sucking it up into its collection bag, which acts as a shredder to mulch debris and maximise bag capacity. With its huge 40 litre capacity bag this vacuum-blower-shredder will make light work of most gardens.
Our vacuum-blower is equally effective on the hard areas of your garden: drives, pathways, steps and decking. Using a vacuum-blower makes it easier to remove material from hard-to-reach areas and awkward corners than with a brush. The rubbish can then be sucked up for mulching and disposal.
Once the hard surface areas are clear of loose debris you could use one of the Trueshopping range of power washers to give everywhere a thorough clean.
The Trueshopping Pressure Washer 1400W includes an accessory pack and is an entry-level power washer that will deal with most outdoor domestic cleaning jobs. If your hard surface area is larger, then why not try the Karcher K290MPLUS, a superb pressure washer at an impressive price.
