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Equipment Guides
End of Season Equipment Care
If you’ve used sprayers or spreaders for deploying fertilisers, fungicides or herbicides t...
Paddock & Pasture Guides
Paddock Care: Managing Acorn Toxicity
Oak trees are a familiar sight across the UK, but for horse owners and livestock keepers,...
Latest News
Why are Your Patios and Paths Turning Green? How to Stop Slippery Surfaces This Winter.
During the cold, wet months of winter, outdoor spaces undergo a distinct transformation. A...
Gardening Blog
Dealing With Worm Casts in Autumn Lawns
Who doesn’t want to enjoy their lawn for as long as possible into autumn? Eking out the la...
Pest Control Guides
How to Get Rid of Rats in the Garden
You’ve probably seen a rat in your garden, or someone else’s garden, at some point in the...
Latest News
Agrigem Welcomes Leo Celoni as Lawncare Account Manager
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Leo Celoni as our new Lawncare Account Man...
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Turf and Grass News
Why Is My Lawn Patchy?
There are many reasons your lawn may be patchy – from disease and pests to waterlogging and drought. Let’s dig into some of the most common reasons fo...
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Paddock & Pasture Guides
How to Fertilise Paddocks Without Risking Laminitis
Laminitis is the inflammation and failure of the sensitive tissues inside a horse’s hoof, caused by eating pasture too rich in sugar / starch. In this...
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Gardening Blog
Ten Reasons to Use Sapphire to De-Green Hard Surfaces
Sapphire is one of the most popular products we sell in late winter to de-green hard surfaces. If you haven’t used it yet or want to know more about i...
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Latest News
Team Members Secure Prestigious BASIS Qualifications
We’re proud to announce that two key members of our team, Rebecca Gorton and Sarah Sutton, have successfully achieved the BASIS Certificate in Crop Pr...
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Turf and Grass News
Early Season Moss Control
Early February is a critical transition period for lawn care. While it’s too early for heavy work like scarifying (which can damage dormant grass), it...
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Latest News
How to kill Horsetail Without Damaging Your Lawn or Driveway
Horsetail is notoriously difficult to eradicate due to its deep, vigorous root system and waxy coating that can resist common weedkillers. Find out ho...
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Turf and Grass News
Understanding Grazing Restrictions
The time livestock must be kept off fields and pasture after herbicide applications is known as the Grazing Interval or Stock Exclusion Period. It is...
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Turf and Grass News
Leatherjackets and Chafer Grubs – Understanding their lifecycle
Leatherjackets and chafer grubs are two of the most damaging lawn pests. Understanding their lifecycles is key to controlling them.
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Latest News
Guide to Invasive Plant Species
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are a major threat to the UK's biodiversity, economy, and even human health. They are plants and animals introduced...
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Latest News
Can I Mix These Products? A Guide to Product Combining
Mixing herbicide products is called ‘tank-mixing’. It’s a common practice whereby professional users seek to achieve a broader spectrum of weed contro...
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Gardening Blog
What Are The Best Weedkillers for Vegetable Gardens?
In vegetable gardens, it’s usually best to control weeds manually, or with organic products. So, what are your best options?
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Gardening Blog
Why Weeds Outperform Turfgrass and What You Can do About It
If you’ve ever wondered why your well-tended lawn can be overtaken by weeds – so quickly, it’s all down to adaptability, evolution, and competition. L...
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