The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Lawn in order
Is your grass a riot of moss and weeds that has spiralled out of control? If so, then it’s time to get in an expert from GreenThumb to address the situation
As spring drifts in to summer, thoughts will no doubt turn to spending time outdoors in the garden relaxing and enjoying the weather. A lawn is often the largest part of a property and it frames a home. But is your lawn the kind of lush green carpet you love to relax on, or is it a mess of moss and weeds that you’d rather overlook? If the latter is true, then Mark Tunstall and his expert team at GreenThumb are the people to call. They believe a beautiful lawn creates the best introduction to a home. And former head greenkeeper Mark can help to transform patchy grass into a lawn of which you can be proud. Mark and his wife, Lorna, launched their GreenThumb franchise in Perth and East Fife in October 2005. They extended their area to include the Dundee branch in 2012. Founded 32 years ago, not content with being the first lawn treatment service in the UK, GreenThumb continues to pioneer the very best there is in every aspect of lawn treatments, including fertilisers. Mark and Lorna have a team of seven experts (with 40 years’ combined experience) and two friendly office staff. The team’s success is based entirely on the fact they share a passion for creating luscious lawns for happy customers. Together, the team cares for 3,500 lawns on a regular basis, offering four treatments a year to control moss, weeds and proper feed, along with scarification, hollow tine aeration and disease control. “We used selective herbicides and all the materials that we use, the fertilisers, top dressings – any seeding jobs or lawn makeovers – are designed specifically for GreenThumb,” says Mark.
“You won’t be able to buy it in a garden centre or online.”
GreenThumb has a range of top products at its disposal that can help lawns in drought conditions – although that’s not always an issue in Scotland.
It also has a treatment for slowing grass growth, effective for about five to six weeks.
So, what does the GreenThumb team like best about the job?
It’s simple – the joy and satisfaction of watching a lawn transform from a poor condition into a lush, weed-free garden that customers can enjoy when the sun starts to shine.
GreenThumb has dedicated resources for the development and improvement of lawn treatments.
It continues to work with leading fertiliser and plant nutritionists to create the best lawn feeds, only for its customers.
Mark adds: “There’s no right or wrong time to start looking after your lawn.
“All the treatments that we do are designed for certain times of the year – and whatever the conditions throw at us.
“All lawns need a little bit of TLC now and again.”
If you are seeking the best currently on the market, a bespoke lawn treatment every time and a local service with a national reputation – then call the team at GreenThumb on 01828 687 911.