Back To Basics With Wolf Gardening Tools

Sometimes it’s easy to forget about the basics, but when it comes to gardening your basic tools are a necessity. These tools can help you out when digging, cutting and caring for your garden, so you don’t want to cheap out. At World of Mowers we have an extensive range of Wolf gardening tools that will provide you with everything that you will need.

The basics

Shovel

The shovel is a versatile tool, whether you need to plant seeds, dig a hole or transfer soil over, the only tool you should need is a shovel. Shovels are essential for when it comes to winter, you can use a shovel to remove the excess snow littered on your pathways, around your car and in front of your doorway. Wolf has an excellent range of snow shovels from £42.99.




Fork

For the breakage of soil and aeration of your lawn you will need a fork, forks can come in various sizes- short handheld forks to long handle spading ones. Wolf provide a range of multi-changing tools, within this collection you can purchase the Wolf multi-star hand fork LUGM for £11.24.








  
Rake

A rake is ideal for clearing your lawn and leaving seed beds to make seed furrows. Rakes are multi-purposeful and are an essential item for any gardener, within the Wolf range you can purchase a multi-star rake from only £11.99.






Hoe

If you tend to get a lot of weeds around your garden and path ways then you will need a hoe, you can also form rows, make seed holes and cover seeds with the use of one. For as little as £7.49 you can purchase a double hoe from Wolf.






Hand Trowel

The hand trowel is ideal for planting and transplanting, this is possibly one of the most personal garden tools you will have to own, you need a handle which offers a good grip so you can have maximum control. Wolf has designed a high quality trowel with finger contours and padding for £7.49 so you can garden in comfort.




For more information on garden tips and products please visit our website, World of Mowers, or call us on 0115 920 0099.

How to Look After Your Lawn When Winter Arrives

It feels as if we have barely had a summer this year so when it comes to thinking about winter lawn care it seems as if we are always preparing for the cold months rather than the warm ones!

Grass barely grows throughout the winter months so you don’t need to be constantly mowing your lawn, the best approach is to let your lawn rest as much as possible during winter so you can have a lush lawn come spring/summer time. It is advised to keep off wet or frosty grass otherwise you will damage your lawn, the grass will not be able to repair it’s self until the spring if it is impaired throughout the winter.

Mowing

As discussed previously, it is not necessary to continuously mow your lawn as the growth rate will rapidly slow. Depending on the weather conditions and temperatures your grass will either continue to grow or not, if it looks like it needs a trim then mow if necessary. However, never mow your grass if heavy frosts are predicted to follow shortly or if the ground is very wet.

Make sure that your mower is kept in good condition whilst you are not using it as you will need it when spring arrives. Always make sure that the blades are in good condition as this is the major service requirement for a mower.

Leaves and Debris

Over time your lawn will become untidy due to leaves and debris, the use of a light rake or brush will rid your lawn of all free leaves and debris. Try not to use too much force or heavy machinery on your lawn as this will create damage.

Aeration

Consolidated areas of your lawn will need aerating, this can be done by a fork or a spiking machine. Aeration is the process of creating little holes in your soil to relieve compaction, improve drainage and allow more air into the roots which will result in a healthier lawn.

Worms

Don’t be put off by having worms wiggling around your garden, worms actually improve the nutrient content of soil and are beneficial to the soil structure. Worm casts can be brushed or swept away with a stiff brush when dry.

Even though it seems you don’t have to do much to keep your lawn in good condition throughout winter, it is essential that you keep doing these things to look after it so you can have a healthy lawn in spring. For more information on gardening tips and products check out our website World of Mowers.

How to look after your lawn in Autumn

After a dismal summer where we endured grey skies and dodging rain drops it’s fair enough to say that our lawns have suffered with us too over the period. In order to keep your lawn in top shape it will really need a bit of tender love and care at this time of year.

In autumn it is essential to keep looking after your lawn as it is still growing season. Spending time now to look after your lawn will make sure that it doesn’t suffer at the hands of a harsh winter to come.

So what do you have to do in order to achieve the goal of a healthy looking lawn throughout the autumn period? Well it will only take a few simple steps, the right equipment and the will power to look after your lawn will suffice.

Mowing

Autumn is the time of year when the growth rate of grass will start to slow down. This is due to the drop in temperatures and the days becoming shorter, this will result in the need to mow your grass becoming less frequent.

Feeding

In order to keep your lawn in top condition you will need to make sure you supply your lawn with an autumn feed. This is because over the period you will need to provide your lawn with essential nutrients so it doesn’t become infested with disease and will remain strong throughout winter.

Scarifying

Scarifying your lawns means that you will need a spring-tine rake to rake your lawn. This important process needs to be done thoroughly to eliminate dead grass, moss, and other debris. Doing this process will allow your grass to get better access to water and food which in turn will create a healthier lawn.

Aeration

Aeration is the process of taking a fork or a spiking machine and piercing the lawn in multiple places in order to improve drainage, heal the effects of constant use and improve the air flow within the soil. Doing this will put you on the path to a perfect lawn.

Topdressing

Topdressing is a procedure to fix any uneven or malnourished patches within your lawn. Simply dress the top of your lawn with your mixture (you can buy a premade topdressing from a good garden centre). To make sure that the mixture is perfectly spread over your lawn invest in a garden broom, this will ensure that the mixture covers the holes you have made previously.

The process of looking after your lawn can provide good exercise and quality fresh air, but most importantly it will provide you with a lawn that you can be proud of. For more information on gardening tips and products check out our website World of Mowers.