This course is aimed at all levels from lawn passionate homeowners to professional lawncare specialists wanting to take their lawns to the next level and learn more about how to achieve a more impressive and healthy lawn all year round. In this course you will learn the science behind renovating your lawn ensuring it is in tip top shape for the summer months. Achieving a beautiful lawn is more than just about cutting the grass.
- Are you new to lawncare and looking to start from scratch on your home lawn and don't know where to start?
- Are you looking to renovate your lawn this Spring and don't have the knowledge to do it?
- Are you looking to improve your knowledge in order to take your lawn to the next level and achieve the results the professionals get?
- Are you a volunteer in a sports club looking to improve your basic knowledge of turf practice to give you the confidence to undertake various tasks?
- Are you a Head Groundsman at a local bowls or cricket club and looking to attract new volunteers and give them the confidence to help you out?
- Are you a turf supplier looking to educate your customers on how to look after their lawns after they have paid a lot of money to have it turfed?
Gain the Allett Level 1 Lawn Academy Qualification
Date: Thursday 11th April 2024
Venue: York Golf Club
9am until approximately 4pm
Once booked further details will be sent out
£145 per person including VAT
What to Expect:
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Networking and Breakfast: Kickstart your day by connecting with fellow lawn enthusiasts over a delicious bacon bap and hot drinks at 9:00 am.
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Expert-Led Training: Our classroom sessions will be led by renowned lawn expert Richard Salmon from Pro Lawncare UK. With over 38 years of experience in agronomy and lawn care management, Richard is your trusted guide to mastering the art of lawn care and getting the very best out of your home lawn. He is super generous with his knowledge!
Topics Covered:
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THE HISTORY OF LAWNS AND LIFE CYCLE OF GRASS
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GRASS VARIETIES IN LAWNS
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LAWN MAINTENANCE PROGRAMMES
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THATCH REDUCTION AND CONTROL
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SOIL, TYPES AND SOIL ANALYSIS
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GRASS PLANT NUTRIENTS AND FERTILISING YOUR LAWN FOR BEST
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WEED AND MOSS CONTROL
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IRRIGATION AND SOIL MOISTURE
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MONTHLY LAWN TASKS FOR A STRONG AND HEALTHY LAWN
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HANDS ON MOWING WITH A RANGE OF ALLETT CYLINDER MOWERS
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LAWN RENOVATION WORKSHOP - LAWN HOW TO RENOVATE A
LAWN
What Our Participants Say:
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"The best value for money day I've ever had!" – Denton Cooley, Professional Lawncare Specialist
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"A thoroughly enjoyable day with a lot of information to take away!" – Kathryn Pugh, Boston Seeds
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"A must for anyone interested in lawns, whether amateur or professional!" – Keith Stark
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"Helped me take my lawn care business to the next level!" – Shaun Pardoe
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“Do you love mowing? Do you need a few laughs to get you through the chore? Is it time to get your mow on? Look no further. The Allett Lawn Academy has all the answers and more. We all had a really enjoyable time. Richard Salmon, Austin Jarrett and the Allett Lawnmower team who were there were amazing and their knowledge remarkable. Very much looking forward to attending their Level 2 course” Costas Ioulianou
- ''I was a little apprehensive as to whether I would be a fish out of water or it was not going to hold my interest but no it was absolutely fascinating. The people I was sat with on my table were all enthusiastic amateurs. I half expected there would be professionals who would be taking things over but there was a nice mix of questions from amateurs and professionals'' (Ian Ditchfield)
Hands-On Workshops:
Get hands-on experience with Allett lawncare cartridges, Allett mowers, and other essential lawn tools plus receive a personalised soil analysis test for your lawn that will enable you to create a tailored lawncare plan.
What's Included:
- Breakfast and refreshments
- Buffet lunch
- Classroom and practical sessions with Richard Salmon - lawn renovation demonstrations
- Hands-on Allett practical - use a number of Allett mowers at your own leisure
- Soil sample analysis and personalised results
- Allett Level 1 Lawn Academy Qualification certificate
You don't have to be an Allett user to attend our day!
''The content for the course is given in a very easy and engaging fashion with plenty of opportunity for questions from the audience of lawn care professionals and home lawn enthusiasts.Simply having the chance to chat everything lawn related with a bunch of folk who are equally passionate about lawn care as myself contributed to making the day a worthwhile experience'' (Jonathan Gormon)
''Thank you for a interesting and informative day. I am sure we all learned something, and I found it most enjoyable''. (Steve Gorton)
''Thank you very much for an interesting and informative day yesterday .I thoroughly enjoyed it''. (Daniel Reed)
