Agrigem Lawncare

Lawncare is woven into Agrigem’s DNA. Since our inception, we have been providing specialist products and expert advice to a huge range of end users, including lawncare professionals, landscapers, local authorities, heritage organisations, contractors and lawn enthusiasts – UK wide.

Headed up by Spencer Haines, our substantial lawncare product range includes professional-formulation fertilisers, weed control products, seed, top dressing, fungicides, penetrants, growth regulators, and equipment.

We aim to meet the exacting demands of the sector with the most effective products, timely delivery (in often tight weather-dependent windows), great prices and specialist advice from BASIS-qualified agronomists.

Spencer Haines

Spencer Haines is an experienced turf industry professional and Agrigem’s Technical Account Manager in charge of lawncare.

Before making the move to Agrigem, Spencer enjoyed a career in the golf sector as a greenkeeper then course manager - leading a team of professionals to ensure exceptional quality greenkeeping.

He went on to develop the regional depot of a well-known lawncare brand, applying his greenkeeping knowledge and expertise to attract and retain more than 1800 clients.

Spencer’s experience in professional turf maintenance is coupled with a genuine interest and enjoyment of lawn care that he shares with customers; providing expert advice and guidance built on solid experience. He focuses on working closely with customers to deliver on specific objectives – on time, on budget and to exacting standards.

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Latest Lawncare News

Testing for Dry Patch 02nd August 24

The continued hot and dry weather can result in patches of dead or dying grass to appear on lawns. This can be where the soil has become hydrophobic - that is building up a wax-like material that repels water.

To test for hydrophobic soil:

1.   Take a core sample of the affected area.
2.   Place the sample under a slow dripping tap
3.   If the water sheds off (similar to the effect of a wax jacket), Dry Patch is present.

Control Dry Patch with a wetting agent like Abzorb. This may require more that one application if symptoms persist, but will work quicker if the soil can be aerated prior to application and watered in.

Contact contact Spencer for more information, product advice, and prices.

The Red Menace 02nd August 24

Recent humid weather may have encouraged red thread to thrive in lawns. A common fungal disease, red thread causes patches of grass to look bleached on first inspection; a closer look is required to identify tiny red threads or small red clusters attached to the ‘grey’ grass.

Whilst it rarely kills the main grass plant, if left untreated it can spread and looks unsightly. It is caused by the Laetisaria Fuciformis fungus and can appear at any time of year.

Lawn professionals will know to check nitrogen levels in the lawn, and improve quality with regular aeration and scarification. I recommend my customers consider Dedicate or iron sulphate and a High N soluble feed (tank mixed) to tackle outbreaks before they spread. Please contact Spencer at Agrigem for more details.