Mowersure Lawnmowers

While the snow lies thick on the ground and the temperatures hover around freezing it is difficult to imagine that Spring is just around the corner. If you look carefully you will see the tips of shoots of bulbs pushing through, buds forming and catkins swelling.
It is a good time for keeping warm and paging through a seed or plant catalogue and checking up on gardening equipment. Secateurs, shears, loppers and edgers need to be sharpened and oiled as there is a lot of pruning and tidying to be done. The clematis and the climbing roses in the top picture need to be tidied up and pruned back by the end of February, before the buds start to burst. Hedges can do with an early trim and perennials need tidying back before they start to sprout again.
Lawnmowers need to be serviced and prepared early in preparation for the new season. Do not wait until the grass desperately needs mowing to discover it needs attention as there may be a long delay.
Keeping off the lawn while it is snowy or frosty prevents compaction of the soil which has been loosened by the expansion of ice crystals. Once the snow has melted the lawn can be further aerated by using a garden fork or a scarifyer. We recommend the electric scarifiers made by AL-KO or the petrol ones made by AL-KO or Hayter. I like to give a light first mow early in the season to tidy up the lawn and smooth out the tufts. Use a very high setting as length of the swarf protects the roots against damage from further snow or frost. On a dry day any worm casts can be spread by using a stiff broom or rake and any remaining fallen leaves should be removed. Damaged patches can be repaired using turf during fine periods.

There are many benefits to getting your garden equipment serviced during the winter months – see our article on winter servicing for more information.

When gardening work slows down during the winter, it’s a great opportunity to make sure your garden equipment is in good working order for the coming year. Get this essential maintenance done early and take advantage of the many benefits Mowersure’s winter servicing has to offer:

• Save money: We kept our labour prices to 2008 rates this year, plus we offer substantial discounts* until the end of the year - and you will beat the VAT increase.
• Protect your investment: A mower left packed with mud and dirt will corrode badly throughout the winter. Corrosion can occur within the engine and mechanisms too.
• Avoid the spring rush: When you find you need your mower next spring it will be ready to perform at its best, starting easily, and giving a perfect cut. And we can collect and deliver too.
• Protect the environment: A serviced machine will last longer and be more efficient, saving fuel and money. We dispose of all waste responsibly and used oils are recycled.

* Winter discounts in November and December  

• 10%
• 20% for your second service from us (within one year)
• 30% for your first service of new machines purchased from us.