Lawn feed application in Exeter
Professional lawn feed application services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Lawn feed spread evenly across your grass using proper equipment. Right amount for the season, no streaks or burning, and your lawn looking greener and healthier within a couple of weeks.
Get Your Lawn Actually Green
Tired of looking at tired, yellowing grass while next door's lawn is lush and green? They're probably feeding it regularly. Grass needs feeding just like any plant.
Spreading feed by hand gives patchy results - too much here (burnt), not enough there (still yellow). A proper spreader gets even coverage at the right rate.
💡 Pro tip: Regular feeding (spring and autumn minimum) transforms a lawn from surviving to thriving. It's the single biggest thing you can do for grass quality that isn't mowing.
Fed vs Unfed Lawns
| ✅ Fed Regularly | ❌ Never Fed |
|---|---|
| Deep green healthy color | Pale yellowish struggling grass |
| Thick growth fills bare patches | Thin, patchy coverage |
| Crowds out weeds naturally | Weeds take over easily |
| Tolerates wear and drought better | Struggles in dry spells |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Measure | Work out lawn size, calculate right amount |
| Spread | Even coverage using calibrated spreader |
| Water in | Advice on watering (or wait for rain) |
📦 You're Left With
- Even feed coverage
- Grass greening up over next 1-2 weeks
- Healthier, thicker lawn
Pricing Guide
| Lawn Size | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small lawn (up to 50m²) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Medium lawn (50-100m²) | 45 mins-1 hr | £60-85 |
| Large lawn | 1+ hrs | £85+ |
Based on £60 minimum + £50/hr. Feed supplied or use yours - either way works.
Best Times to Feed
✅ Spring (March-May) - growth boost for the season
✅ Autumn (Sept-Oct) - root strength for winter
✅ Summer - if lawn's getting heavy use or looking tired
❌ During drought - stresses grass further, wait for rain
Why Choose Us for Lawn feed application in Exeter?
Even coverage across whole lawn
Right amount for your grass type
No streaky patches or burning
Grass greener within a week or two
What to Expect
Step 1: Choose the Right Feed
Work out what your lawn needs based on season and condition. Spring feed for growth, autumn feed for strength, summer feed if needed. You provide or I supply.
Step 2: Calculate and Spread
Measure lawn, work out coverage rate, spread evenly using calibrated spreader. No missed strips or double-coverage mistakes that leave stripes.
Step 3: Watering Advice
If rain's not forecast, your lawn needs watering in. I'll advise on timing. Feed sitting on dry grass can burn - it needs dissolving into soil to work properly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to feed your lawn yourself? Here's how to do it right:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Rotary spreader or drop spreader
- Spring-tine rake (for scarifying first if needed)
- Measure for lawn size
- Gloves
- Feed appropriate for season
📊 Getting the rate right
- Measure your lawn (length × width for rough area)
- Check feed bag for application rate (usually grams per m²)
- Calculate how much you need total
- Calibrate spreader to spread that amount
🚶 Spreading technique
- Do perimeter first to establish edge
- Work in straight lines up and down
- Overlap wheel tracks slightly
- Don't stop with spreader open - causes patches
- Turn spreader off before turning at ends
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Guessing the amount - end up with too much or too little
- Walking too fast or slow - affects spread rate
- Going over same area twice - burns grass
- Feeding in hot sun or drought - stresses grass
- Not watering in - feed can scorch sitting on grass
💡 Pro trick: Mark your spreader setting for different feeds. Next time you use that same product, you know exactly what setting worked. Saves recalibrating every time. Most people feed twice a year - worth noting what works.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌧️ Best before rain: Check the forecast and feed a day before rain's due. Nature waters it in for you. If no rain's coming, water the lawn after feeding - helps it absorb and prevents scorch.
Moss problem? Feed won't fix moss - that's a drainage/shade/compaction issue. In fact, moss treatments often go on at same time as feed. Different products for different problems.
Pet-safe options: Some feeds are more pet-friendly than others. If you've got dogs using the lawn regularly, I'll recommend appropriate products or timing to keep them safe.
Stripe effect: Fed lawn stripes up beautifully when mowed with a cylinder mower. The healthier, denser grass shows mowing direction more clearly - satisfying if you're into that look.
Devon's acidic soil: Our Exeter red soil can be quite acidic. If your lawn's really struggling, might be worth a pH test before feeding. Sometimes lawn needs lime more than feed, or both. I can advise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not just spread feed myself?
You absolutely can - but getting even coverage is harder than it looks. Too little and you get patchy results. Too much and you burn the grass or waste money. A spreader gets it even, and I know the right rate for different lawn sizes and feed types.
What kind of lawn feed do you use?
Depends on the season and what your lawn needs. Spring feed is high nitrogen for growth. Autumn feed is lower nitrogen, more potassium for root strength. You can provide your own feed or I can supply whatever's appropriate for the time of year.
When's the best time to feed a lawn?
Spring (March/April) when grass starts growing, and autumn (September/October) to strengthen before winter. Summer feeding's fine if the lawn's getting lots of use, but avoid feeding during drought or heatwaves - you'll just stress the grass more.
How long until I see results?
Usually within a week or two you'll notice grass looking greener and thicker. Spring feeds work faster because grass is growing actively. Autumn feeds work more slowly but strengthen the lawn through winter. Be patient - it's not miracle-gro.
Is it safe for kids and pets after feeding?
Most modern feeds are safe once watered in. I'll advise on any keeping-off periods for your specific feed. Usually water it in (or wait for rain), and once it's dissolved into the soil, perfectly safe. Different products have different guidance.
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