Chemicals & Fertilisers

About Chemicals & Fertilisers

Maintaining healthy lawns, clean patios, and thriving gardens requires the right chemical treatments and fertilisers. MyToolShed.co.uk offers a comprehensive range of specialist products including lawn fertilisers, grass seed, weed killers, moss treatments, and patio cleaners designed for both professional landscapers and dedicated gardeners. From establishing new turf with quality seed to controlling persistent weeds and restoring weathered hard surfaces, this category provides essential solutions for year-round outdoor maintenance.

The Chemicals & Fertilisers range at MyToolShed.co.uk encompasses everything needed to achieve professional results, whether you're managing commercial grounds, maintaining residential properties, or caring for your own garden. All products comply with UK regulations and environmental standards, ensuring safe, effective application when used according to manufacturer guidelines.

Applications

Chemicals and fertilisers are essential for various trades and applications:

• Landscape Gardeners: Creating and maintaining gardens, establishing lawns, and providing ongoing maintenance contracts
• Grounds Maintenance Contractors: Managing parks, sports facilities, commercial premises, and public spaces
• Property Maintenance Teams: Maintaining outdoor areas for housing associations, rental portfolios, and commercial properties
• Garden Centres and Nurseries: Maintaining display areas and advising customers on appropriate treatments
• Homeowners and DIY Enthusiasts: Achieving professional lawn care, weed control, and patio cleaning results
• Facilities Management: Maintaining outdoor areas around office complexes, retail parks, and industrial estates

Choosing The Right Chemicals & Fertilisers

Application Type: Identify your specific need—fertilisers for promoting growth, selective weedkillers for lawns, non-selective herbicides for paths and driveways, moss killers for turf or hard surfaces, or patio cleaners for removing algae and staining. Different products suit different seasons, with spring formulations encouraging growth and autumn treatments strengthening roots.

Surface and Area: Consider what you're treating—lawn products differ from those for borders or hard surfaces. Measure your treatment area in square metres to calculate the correct quantity needed and ensure adequate coverage rates specified on packaging.

Formulation: Products come as granules, liquid concentrates, ready-to-use sprays, or soluble powders. Liquid concentrates offer economy for larger areas when diluted correctly, whilst ready-to-use formats provide convenience for smaller jobs. Ensure you have appropriate application equipment such as sprayers or spreaders.

Environmental Considerations: Modern formulations increasingly consider environmental impact. Look for products suitable for use around children and pets where appropriate, check rainfast properties, and consider organic alternatives where they meet performance requirements.

Safety Information

Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment including chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection as specified on product labels. Store chemicals in original containers with labels intact, in secure locations away from children, pets, and food. Professional users must comply with COSHH regulations and maintain application records.

Follow manufacturer instructions precisely regarding dilution rates and application timing. Avoid applying in windy conditions to prevent drift, and keep children and pets away from treated areas until products have dried or for the specified exclusion period. Never dispose of chemicals down drains—follow local authority guidance for safe disposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I apply lawn fertiliser in the UK?

Apply spring fertiliser between March and May when grass begins active growth, summer feed from June to August, and autumn fertiliser from September to November to strengthen roots before winter. Avoid application during frost or drought conditions.

Can I use the same weedkiller on lawns and patios?

No—lawn weedkillers are selective herbicides that target broad-leaved weeds whilst preserving grass. Patio weedkillers are non-selective, killing all vegetation and would damage your lawn. Always check product labels for correct applications.

How do I calculate how much product I need?

Measure your treatment area in square metres (length × width), then check the coverage rate on packaging. Multiply your area by the application rate to determine the total quantity required. Many products include calibration guides for accurate application.