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Lawn Maintenance Tips For Spring

August 13, 2020

LAWN MAINTENANCE

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Winter is not always kind on your lawn and garden, so it’s important that you prepare your turf for the warmer months with a little bit of lawn care. There are some simple lawn maintenance jobs that you can start planning in winter, that will give your lawn the best chance of thriving in spring and summer.

WEEDING

Don’t let weeds flourish in the warmer months. Now is the perfect time to treat or dig out weeds before they take hold and destroy the lawn underneath. Choose an organic weed spray to target those pesky weeds or, if you have the time, hand weed your lawn. Use a hoe or fork to make hand weeding that little be easier, and don’t forget to dispose of seed heads, as they can still sprout in compost, if the temperature is right.

SCALPING & DETHATCHING

Have you ever noticed your lawn looking patchy and dry after a mow? It’s likely that your lawn requires dethatching to remove dead grass leaves, stolons and rhizomes. Whether you haven’t been maintaining or mowing your lawn — and there’s uneven water penetration — your lawn is probably looking less than inviting.

To rectify this, cut the lawn as low as possible (this is called scalping) with a catcher and remove all the grass clippings. You can then dethatch your lawn with a dethatching rake, to enable a more effective surface for fertilising and watering. It’s best to scalp and dethatch your grass in spring. You’ll also have to be patient while your lawn takes a few weeks to show improvement after thatching.

OVERSEEDING

If you’d like to fill spots in the lawn, overseeding is the solution. After a mow, when your lawn is dry, rake the lawn to break up any dead grass or thatch (if you haven’t dethatched your lawn, that is). To encourage drainage and root growth in compacted soil, use a spike to break up the compacted ground. Seed with the same seed type as your existing lawn, using a spreader or hand seeding method. It’s then time to nourish your seeds with your preferred starter fertiliser, to encourage the quick and healthy growth of lawn seeds.

MOWING

Giving your lawn a good old mow is the key to maintaining a beautiful patch of grass. For regular mows, it’s ideal to cut at the right height — not too low, or it will encourage weed seeds to germinate. Make sure mower blades are sharpened so you can achieve the best results every time. You should avoid following the same pattern each time you mow, as this can result in compacted soil. Aim for a mow every week, so your lawn can look it’s very best.

Here at Active Cleaning Service, we not only are your local cleaning specialists, we offer lawn maintenance solutions for commercial and residential properties. Our cost-effective lawn maintenance services are available right across the region including Maitland, Newcastle, and the Hunter Valley, Raymond Terrace, Cessnock, Port Stephens and beyond. Get in touch with our team today by calling (02) 4932 8199.

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5 Simple Tips To Declutter, Organise & Clean Your House

February 3, 2021

Is 2021 the year you’d like to get your place in shape? While transforming your home into a clean and tidy sanctuary can sometimes seem like an overwhelming task, there’s some simple things you can do to make the process a less painstaking task. Our Rutherford cleaning services knows a thing or two about keeping your home clean and tidy. So here, we share some tips if you want to declutter, organise and clean your house with ease. Stop The Clutter Are you finally saying “no” to clutter? It’s easy to build up clutter in your home — especially when you have children whose needs are constantly changing. Whether you like to keep things ‘just in case’ or you have a sentimental attachment to your belongings, clutter can quickly overwhelm your home and your life, making it harder to keep your property tidy and clean. Decluttering and organising your home has become a popular trend; and there’s countless celebrities and professional organisers who can help with expert advice. Do some research and decide which method works best for your household. What Are The Benefits of Decluttering? The key element in decluttering is donating, discarding or storing items which have not been recently used, admired or appreciated. Is that outfit from your Grade 12 formal really a necessary part of your wardrobe, or could it be put to better use? Decluttering serves several purposes including: Recycling unwanted items Making your useable items more visible Assisting with organisation Creating more physical space Making you feel in control of your environment Lowering stress levels What Is The Basic Principal? You may choose to declutter for just 5 minutes a day, or you may prefer to dedicate a weekend to clearing out those unwanted items from your home. Whichever method you choose, you can declutter your items by categorising your possessions into piles, including: Donate Discard Store Keep Now For Organising Your Stuff Once you’ve nailed the above list, you can focus on organising the possessions that you’ve decided to hold onto. Containing your items in an easily accessible and pragmatic way will make your daily life a lot easier. There’s a countless array of storage options on the market including baskets, containers, boxes, tubs, bags and much more. Each room in your home may follow a similar storage aesthetic (like containers in your cupboards) or you may choose to have different types of storage options in different parts of your home (woven baskets in your bedroom, plastic storage tubs in the kids’ rooms). Just as you would organise your cutlery in a drawer, the rest of your possessions can also be organised in the same practical way. From shoes to linen and Christmas decorations, if you can find a specific place for your items, you CAN create a more organised home. Time To Clean Decluttering and organising makes it so much easier to clean your home. And let’s face it, there may even be some nooks and crannies that you may not have cleaned properly — for months or even years! While bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms and kitchens are usually the primary focus for cleaning services, there are also many areas of your home that are not quite as visible. Once you’ve organised your home, you should be able to get into those cupboards, shelves and spare rooms that you may have previously ignored. Our Rutherford cleaning service is always on hand to provide a complete clean of your property — inside and out. Active Cleaning Service is located in Rutherford and offers domestic and commercial cleaning services across the region. If you’d like us to clean your house, give our friendly team a call Monday to Friday on (02) 4932 8199 .