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How To Apply Top dressing

Topdressing should only be applied when the grass surface is relatively dry and it should be worked into the sward. Generally this is done using the back of a rake or stiff brush. The application of the topdressing should not be so much that it smothers the grass when work has finished. Once the operation has been completed, there should be no obvious clumps of topdressing on the surface and the grass should be clearly visible. Watering the lawn when you have finished will put the final touches to the job.

Do not mow immediately after applying the dressing, as mowing may remove some of the dressing and may cause damage and unnecessary wear to the mower.

Gloves should be worn when using topdressing and hands washed after use.

When to apply top​dressing

Lawn Topdressing can be applied anytime, when the grass is actively growing.

Spring & autumn – application of up to 3 litres/m2 (3mm deep) of topdressing will assist in levelling the lawn, repairing worn & patchy areas, improving drainage, minimising thatch and promoting grass growth. If required, it should be done in conjunction with:

  • Scarification
  • Hollow tining/forking
  • Fertilising
  • Overseeding
 

Summer – application of up to 1.5 litres/m2 (1.5mm deep) of topdressing will assist in routine maintenance as worn areas appear. If required, it should be done in conjunction with:-

  • Hollow tining/forking
  • Fertilising
 

NB. If drought conditions exist, do not apply topdressing, fertiliser or hollow tine/fork the area.

You can work out how much topdressing you need using our product calculator.

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Important update: Temporary 6.5% surcharge effective 7 April 

At Rolawn, we are committed to maintaining the high standards of quality and service our customers expect, so we want to be open with our customers about a change that will affect pricing from Tuesday 7th April. 

This decision has been taken in response to disruption to energy supplies, which has led to significant increases in wholesale prices, affecting not only fuel and fertiliser but also costs throughout our wider supply chain. As a business that relies heavily on fuel for both transport and operations, these sustained cost pressures have become increasingly difficult to absorb.  

While we have worked hard to mitigate the impact, the scale and pace of recent price increases have now exceeded what we can sustain internally, and we therefore need to recover a proportion of these externally driven increases. 

From Tuesday 7th April, a temporary 6.5% surcharge will apply to all products.  

We know that any increase in price is frustrating, particularly at a time when many businesses and households are already feeling under pressure. That is why we want to be clear that this is not a decision we have made lightly, and not one we wanted to make. It has been introduced solely to help offset unavoidable cost inflation and allow us to continue delivering the quality, reliability and service standards associated with Rolawn. 

We will continue to monitor market conditions closely and will review this surcharge as soon as circumstances allow, providing reasonable notice of any changes. We recognise that any price increase is unwelcome, but this step is necessary to ensure the continuity and reliability of our operations during a period of ongoing uncertainty. 

We remain committed to providing the quality, reliability and service standards you expect from Rolawn, and we truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. 

If you have any questions, please contact our customer support team who will be happy to help.