Landscape, Garden Design, Construction & Maintenance

Scarification

Scarification

Over time turf can accumulate ‘thatch’ – a layer of slowly decomposing grass, stems, dead roots and debris.

Thomas Crummy Machinery

Removing the thatch layer

Not only is thatch unsightly but when it gets too thick it stops water and fertiliser from reaching the soil. Grass roots that grow in the thatch are less drought resistant as water does not penetrate the thatch. Likewise chemicals used to control soil insects such as Chafer grubs take longer to act resulting in turf that remains infested with insects. Play becomes slippery, drying out time increases, grass rots easier due to poor light at the plant base. Your pitch will not last as long.

Scarification is completed with powerful machines that remove the thatch layer and debris. This results in healthier better looking turf and an improved harder wearing playing surface. It leaves the optimum finish for overseeding.

"Hi Tom. I have browsed through your website I have found it interesting & informative. I have now retired as chairman of Kilbride after ten hectic successful & enjoyable years. I have found you to be very professional in the way you carried out the various routine & major work on our pitch. I have always recommended you to other clubs in the county & elsewhere".

PETER LALLY, KILBRIDE GAA (retired)
Previous Client

"In the past 2 years, I have visited Thomas' business 4 times in my role as an auditor for Bord Bia and on each visit I have been extremely impressed with his professionalism, attention to detail and customer focus. I visit plenty of landscapers each year, particularly in the UK and I can safely say that Thomas' company is one of the best I have seen in the last five years"

NEVILLE STEIN
Client

"This is definitely one of the best large front gardens that we have seen over the 5 years of judging. Essentially, a soft landscaping project, the client agreed to a complete transformation of a front lawn on a busy road. The bold planting scheme uses pleached limes and large groups of single coloured plants in dramatic blocks with evergreens and clipped box to maintain year-round interest"

ALCI JUDGE’S COMMENTS ON CLIFFORD AWARD WINNING GARDEN

Thomas J Crummy Landscaping, upgraded, redesigned and replanted my garden recently, I found this team, professional, friendly ,just a joy to work with. What was striking was, that they took pride in what they were doing. There was ample opportunity for discussion and exchanging ideas. My garden is now completed. It’s an uplifting, delightful peaceful place. Thank you Thomas and your team"

MARGOT MCDONAGH
Client