Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . As well as dealing effectively with many types of weeds, lawn sand can be used to control and prevent moss. This regular use allows for surface moss and weeds to be slowly eradicated, and for the production of a healthy lawn. Apply when moss is actively growing. The idea that lawns need organic material is a false one. Lawn sand is made up from iron sulphate, ammonium sulphate and fine sand and it can be applied to the lawn by hand or by using a machine. Hi Stockhyrst, welcome to GOY. Call/message today 989-560-1258 Lawn sand works best when applied to your grass every 4-6 weeks over the late spring and throughout the summer. Register. A hand held broadcast spreader for applying granular lawn care products and grass seed quickly and evenly. Can be used any time between late spring and early autumn, when grass and weeds are actively growing. Westland Lawn Sand is used to control moss in established lawns. Westland Lawn Sand, 8 kg 4.4 out of 5 stars 84. Ideal for use when treating small lawns and features an arm support for improved comfort. Do not apply during drought or freezing conditions or when rain is falling or imminent. More info: Sharp sand for all general building use. Tools & Hardware. Westland Lawn Sand² Traditional Moss Treatment - 16kg (20400319) 418408. It has a granular formulation which contains 14.1% w/w iron sulphate heptahydrate (equivalent to 7.7% w/w iron sulphate anhydrous). I just add sand to compost depending on what I'm growing.ie, how free draining I want it to be. Versatile and easy to use the EverGreen Handy Spreader has 5 spreader settings allowing it to be used with the full range of Evergreen lawn treatments and grass seed. Always read the label. So if your lawn is looking uneven with a few too many dips, help is at hand. Kevin Unsworth, a lawn expert who is a former Golf Course Manager explains why we top dress lawns, the benefits and the expected outcomes. Do not apply during drought or freezing conditions. In the case of filling in holes, the seeds will germinate but then with normal watering those spots will turn brown while the rest of the lawn in good soil will be green. Screws. Available in: Pallets of 25kg Bags, from 10 bags to a full pallet of 40 x 25kg bags (1000kg). 6,869 posts. The Lawn Store top dressing is a blend of fine, dry, sand and loam which is applied during lawn or sports turf renovation to assist seed germination and to repair minor surface imperfections. Wickes Yellow Building Sand - Jumbo Bag (0) £42 . Use gritty sand to top-dress clay soil or ground that waterlogs badly, as this improves surface drainage, but use bags of bought topsoil or ready … So from south to north or from right to left. As well as controlling moss, Lawn Sand is also widely used to harden grass against disease and green up grass for a quick fix. Your delivery address must be in our local delivery area. Came across this on Wickes website. The lawn is prone to diseases: Follow Raking & Scarifying; however, you should KILL the lawn first by applying any Glyphosate product so that the old problem doesn’t immediately re-occur. how to use. This will ensure more even distribution. This can leave unsightly globs of sand throughout the lawn while the grass beneath these heavy mounds of sand can literally be choked out. Sand drains water quickly, so in dry climates you would have to water more often. Grass should not be cut 3 days before treatment and not cut again until at least 4 days after treatment. It is the moss killing component of moss killers and lawn sand and is commonly sold in the green keeping industry as a fertiliser under the name of Ferrous Sulphate or Soluble Iron. 3. Buy Wickes Ballast Jumbo -bag now (Wickes) and browse our selection of Sand products and other cheap building materials and construction supplies. Hunt. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. We specialize in grading private drives, along with dust control in the summertime months. 202 months. Topdressing is a sand or prepared soil mix applied to the surface of the lawn. Qty. Customer reviews . The ammonium sulphate content is a fertiliser that releases a high level of nitrogen. Do not apply in windy weather to avoid drift onto plants, patios, decking or ponds. Tarmac Plastering Sand - Jumbo Bag (37) £42 . And I must admit to going by the look and feel once the sand is mixed in. Lawns can become compacted and water-logged in wet weather. It may also be combined with other elements and can therefore be used as a general fertiliser. Mix on an old piece of board so as not to ruin paving. Add to Basket. Bulk Lawn Sand: Where?! I got a free standing punching bag and needed sand for ballast. Capacity: 960g. Next. Brand: Wilko. This means the old roots die in late summer and are quickly replaced by new roots. The term topdressing also is used for the process of applying the material. Lawn and Sports Turf Top Dressing (TD5) High quality premixed sand and soil Top Dressing (70/30), blended using heat treated 3mm screened sports sand. Our high iron winter fertiliser called Winter Green is such a product. We sell our various blends of top dressing in one tonne sealed dumpy bags. Power Tool Accessories. Customers also viewed these products. Then spread the second lot in the opposite direction. £16.95. It shouldn’t be too sloppy or dry. Power Tools. We also offer a range of lawn spreaders and rollers to help you achieve an even coverage when spreading lawn care. Technically there is no such thing but a grass that has deep roots will tap into water deeper in the soil thus staying greener longer; at least long enough to survive a typical british summer. Lawn sand contains nitrogen and iron, to give your lawn a boost all year round, leaving it a healthy green colour. Pure sand contains no weed seeds, but putting sand on the lawn may well increase drought stress. Mix sand and cement (4:1) with water until it’s the consistency of a thick cake mixture. Do not try delivery as they charge you £25. J Arthur Bower's Lawn Sand is used to control the build up of moss and leave you with a beautiful looking lawn. Testers. You'll find everything you need for your lawn at B&Q. If your lawn is naturally dry or a burned summer lawn is a common event for you try over seeding with a drought tolerant grass. Split your lawn sand into two equal lots and work in different directions for each lot. Bermuda does OK in sand because it doesn't need much water to survive, but typical bluegrass, ryegrass and fescues will suffer. When top dressing a lawn with any material, only a very thin layer should be spread evenly over the entire lawn. Paul Allen Smith suggests a mix with a ratio of 5 parts sand, 1 part sterilized, commercial soil and 1 part seed. Dry Powder easily soluble in water 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,335. Technical specification of Verve Lawn sand 100 m² 13.5kg; Seasonal usage: Spring, Summer & Autumn: Application rate: 135g/m² : Coverage: 100 m²: Weight (kg) 13.5kg: Chemical care: Keep product off skin and always use gloves when handling this product - Wash hands and exposed skin after use: Restrictions: Keep out of reach of children & pets: Health and Safety. Hand Tools. Grasses have an annual root system. Tarmac Building Sand - Jumbo Bag (184) £42 . Wickes Trucking & Dirtworks offers a wide range of work from delivering dirt materials (Gravel, Sand, Pea Stone, Topsoil, Drainfield Stone, Crushed Asphalt & Concrete). If I add sharp sand to top soil would this be better? To avoid drift of granules or dust onto plants, patios or ponds do not apply in windy weather. Fixings. Warning: Keep out of reach of children and pets. Nails. Westland Lawn Sand² Traditional Moss Treatment - 16kg (20400319) 418408. Topdressing can be used to smooth the surface of the lawn. The presense of iron sulphate within Lawn Sand can help reduce the pH level of the soil which can in turn reduce the amount of worm casts. Dansand No Weed Polymeric Block Paving Joint Fix - 20kg (124) £22.90 . Pick Up / Shop in store only. Preparing to level your lawn. Any areas where it globs or mounds up should be corrected immediately. For example, you might take the first lot and spread from north to south or from left to right, depending on how you look at your garden. Edging a lawn – mixing cement. Friday 25th June 2010. Step 2 Spread a layer of cement at the edge of a small section of lawn. Before starting, the lawn will need to be checked thoroughly in advance to determine how much will require levelling and if there are any existing drainage problems. Back. Vices & Clamps. Tarmac Weed Free Paving Sand - Major Bag (144) £11 . Measuring Tools. Using a Spreader. £10.99. Screws, Nails & Fixings. 4.4 out of 5. After clearing the area, you can now lay your lawn soil mix. As mentioned this can consist of a mix of materials depending on the existing soil composition and health, such as sand, loam, topsoil or peat. Tarmac Silver Sand - Major Bag (17) £3.80 . If I spread sharp sand over my lawn during the winter will it open up the soil and make or a better lawn next year? Doctorbob1 . Discussion. Original Poster. Available in: Pallets of 25kg Bags, from 10 bags to a full pallet of 40 x 25kg bags (1000kg). Wash hands and exposed skin after use. Answers. Order for collection at Bagshot, Bybrook Barn, Chelmsford or Shepperton. This release of nitrogen will help make your lawn grass greener. £18.99. Elixir Gardens ® Westland Lawn Sand Moss Killer Lawn Grass Tonic Fertiliser Treats 200 sqm x 1 4.4 out of 5 stars 84. 10 global ratings. £9.99. 20 Aug, 2009; Featured on: lawn care. 4.4 out of 5 stars. You need to spike your lawn with a spiked roller, we can hire them on this side of the pond. Picking this up makes it a great price for what I need, 2 bags with any left over for the garden lawn this Spring. Once the turf has been cleared and aerated the top dressing will need to be prepared. Topdressing materials are evenly applied in a thin layer, typically ¼ inch (6.35 mm) or less, for a variety of purposes. Tools . Our Lawn Sand Moss Killer is easy to apply and kills moss in lawns whilst encouraging the growth of the grass. To improve drainage use the tines of a fork, or a hollow tined aerator to create drainage holes in the lawn. How to top dress your lawn Making your lawn top dressing. For certain plants I do buy grit, its expensive, but not sure if you can get a builders alternative which is cheaper. Look after your grass with our wide range of lawn care products here at B&Q. Lawn Sand can be used any time between late spring and early autumn, when grass and weeds are actively growing. Dansand No Weed Block Paving Sand Stone Dust - 20kg (104) £12.80 . Lawn Drainage. Key Points. Toolboxes & Storage. Leave the lawn for two to four weeks after applying the glyphosate or until it’s all fairly brown and dead before scarifying and over seeding with a more disease resistant strain. Lawn and Sports Turf Top Dressing (TD5) High quality premixed sand and soil Top Dressing (70/30), blended using heat treated 3mm screened sports sand. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Choose a time when the soil is moist and the grass is dry. Box Contains. 0 £0.00 View basket Basket. 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