Green Grass is Coming Back – But It Needs Your Help!

After a record-breaking summer in Essex and Suffolk, lawns across the region are finally showing signs of life again. Following intense heatwaves and long periods without rain earlier this year, many gardens were left scorched and dry, with homeowners wondering if their once lush, green grass would ever recover.

But as we shared in our last blog, the good news is this: grass is remarkably resilient. During drought conditions, it goes dormant – not dead – and waits patiently for the right conditions to bounce back.

Now that we’ve had some much-needed rainfall, lawns are beginning to green up again. However, for many homeowners in Essex and Suffolk, the return of the grass hasn’t been as even or vibrant as hoped. That’s because beneath the surface, many lawns are struggling with a layer of thatch – essentially dead grass and organic matter – that’s preventing new growth from coming through properly.

So, What Can Be Done? 

“We’ve seen a lot of stressed lawns this year as I’ve been out and about across Essex and Suffolk, and while it’s great now to see green shoots returning, many are still struggling beneath the surface.

The best way to bring a lawn fully back to life is with professional renovation. At Greengrass, we recommend scarifying to remove thatch, top dressing to improve the soil, and reseeding to fill in the gaps. These three steps work together to give your lawn the best chance of recovery and future growth.

Autumn is the ideal time for this kind of work – not too hot, not too cold – so I always say to customers, if you’re thinking about it, get it booked in early. Our diary fills up quickly at this time of year as our lawn treatment service is very popular”

— Nick Cheetham, Managing Director, Greengrass Ltd

Weather Woes & Lawn Pests

It’s not just the sun that’s been causing problems. This year’s unpredictable weather has created a perfect storm for some of the UK’s most frustrating lawn pests. Following the hot, dry conditions, the sudden heavy rainfall has left lawns saturated – and not all grass types can cope.

Worse still, we’re now seeing a rise in leatherjackets and chafer grubs. These pests, which feed on grass roots, can devastate a lawn in a matter of weeks – leaving large brown patches and attracting birds and animals that dig up the turf to get to them.

There’s Good News – our team are fully equipped to handle this. Our team is already out treating lawns with specialist lawn pest control solutions that are highly effective against both leatherjackets and chafer grubs. And crucially, September is the ideal time for these treatments, before the pests mature and cause even more damage.

Don’t Wait – Book Your Lawn Care Now

If you’re searching for lawn care near me and you’re based in Essex or Suffolk, look no further. Greengrass Ltd offers expert, local support with all aspects of lawn renovation, lawn pest control, and seasonal lawn treatments.

📞 Contact us today to schedule your autumn lawn treatments and protect your garden from pests and patchiness. Let’s bring back the green, together.