Using A Grass Scarifier

Scarifying your lawn is important for most gardens. A build of dead material accumulates around the base of grass shoots which needs removing. The material that builds up is termed thatch, which stops air, water and fertiliser from reaching your grass roots. A scarifier is a great way to keep down this debris and will improve the condition of your lawn, by letting air and water through, this will also help to prevent disease which will damage your lawn.

Most gardeners are aware that decomposing material can be good for your garden, however, the thatch build up can not decompose quick enough, which causes a problem and this is where scarification is necessary. A good time to start scarifying your lawn is going into Spring. It is possible to use a spring-tined rake if the garden is small, however, if you have a larger garden a motor driven scarifier would be best. Many garden scarifiers have a collection box to collect the thatch, which makes the job easier. An important tip to remember is, if your grass contains moss to treat the moss before using a scarifier (the scarifier will simply spread the moss about) and then return at a later date to scarify.

If you are considering purchasing a garden scarifier then check out our range of garden tools at World Of Mowers.

Homemade Compost

Making homemade compost is a great idea. It is environmentally friendly, saves you money and improves the quality of your soil. All you need is a container which is suitable to be used to hold the compost and you can begin. Suitable containers can be purchased from garden suppliers or alternatively, you can make your own. To make your own compost container, you can drill holes in a rubbish bin, which will allow oxygen to help with the decomposition process.

To start the compost, you can layer dry leaves, shredded paper, straw, twigs or dead plants, with a layer of weeds, grass and kitchen scraps on top. The first layer will produce a carbon layer, the secondary layer will add nitrogen. However, it is advisable to leave out any meats, fats or anything that has been cooked, due to the risk of attracting vermin.

It is best to combine this layering affect, to try to combine the right ratio of nitrogen to carbon. Too much nitrogen will result in a foul smelling compost heap and too much carbon will slow down the composting process.

The compost should also be watered, however, it is unnecessary to saturate the mixture. The compost can then be turned using a fork or shovel. You can move the outer layers in to the centre and vice versa to keep the mixture aerated.

When the mixture has turned brown and crumbly, the compost should be ready to use.
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Utility Vehicles from World of Mowers

With the recent heavy snow fall and icy conditions, we have seen how the average vehicle struggles to manage in such conditions. However, these are the sorts of conditions that a utility vehicle thrives in. With the chunky tyres and high ground clearance, the utility vehicle was designed to go where the standard vehicle can`t.

The utility vehicle or UTV is a cross between a pick up truck and an all terrain vehicle. Initially the UTV was designed to be used for work purposes, however, it soon began to take on a more fun role and was used as a sports vehicle. The UTV may also be known as a side-by-side vehicle( SxS), recreational utility vehicle (RUV) or multi use vehicle (MUV).

If you are looking for a UTV for work or recreational purposes, World Of Mowers (WOM) stocks a range of Polaris, Cub Cadet and Kubota utility vehicles, each with their own unique style and benefits.

For those who want a more environmentally friendly UTV, we also stock the Polaris Ranger EV 4x4 Electric vehicle. The electric powered side-by-side vehicle has a 48 volt high efficiency, AC induction motor, low noise gears, a payload capacity of 453.6kg and a towing capacity of 567kg. We feel that this electric ATV is the market leader, with a top speed of 25mph and a 50 mile range, making it the perfect mid-sized electric side by side vehicle for farming, ranching, hunting and recreational purposes.

WOM also stocks a range of utility vehicle accessories ranging from sport roofs to a heater kit, so if you are in the market for a UTV, then why not visit our website?