OUR BUCKDEN LAWN ACADEMY IS SOLD OUT FOR SPRING 2025. KEEP AN EYE ON OUR AUTUMN LAWN ACADEMY DATES
Each year Allett run two Allett Lawn Academies alongside Richard Salmon of ProLawncare UK
We are hosting our next event at Buckden Towers in April 2025. This will be our 5th Level 1 Allett Lawn Academy. This is a great day where lawn enthusiasts can spend the day with other like minded people and share their lawn journeys.
Level 1: 29th April 2025.
Pricing:
- Level 1 without a soil test kit: £170 inc VAT
- Level 1 with a soil test kit: £195 inc VAT - Tests for pH, Available Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium
What Can I Expect On Level 1? Introduction to Lawn Care
Date: April 29th (Level 1)
Venue: Buckden Towers, Cambridgeshire
Times: 9am-4:30pm
Course Leader- Richard Salmon with assistance from Andy Trainell who has many years of greenkeeping and lawncare experience. A number of Allett staff will be present on the day.
The Level 1 course is designed for everyone, from lawn enthusiasts to professional lawn care specialists wanting to improve their lawn care knowledge and skills. You'll learn the science behind lawn renovation ensuring your lawn is in top shape for the spring and summer months.
- Beginners starting their lawn care journey
- Homeowners looking to renovate their lawn this Spring and improve their basic knowledge on lawncare practices.
- Professional gardeners looking to enhance their knowledge.
- Turf suppliers eager to educate their staff so they can educate their customers
- Local volunteers at sports clubs aiming to improve their knowledge on grass
If any of these apply, our course is for you!
Topics Covered in LEVEL 1:
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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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SPRING LAWN RENOVATION PRACTICAL WORKSHOP - LAWN HOW TO RENOVATE A LAWN WITH THE ALLETT CARTRIDGE SYSTEM. HOW TO SEED AND FERTILISE ETC WITHOUT THE USE OF INDUSTRIAL TOOLS.
- BACKLAPPING A CYLINDER AND SETTING THE CYLINDER TO THE BOTTOM BLADE
Hands-On Workshops:
Get hands-on experience with Allett lawncare cartridges, Allett mowers and other essential lawn tools.
What's Included:
- Breakfast and refreshments whilst getting to know your fellow lawn enthusiasts
- 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
- Option to purchase a Soil sample analysis kit with personalised results
- Allett Level 1 Lawn Academy Qualification certificate
You don't have to be an Allett user to attend our course...
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)
''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)
First come first served basis. Limited places to ensure plenty of hands on action and interaction. In the case of extreme weather or ill health of the course leader the course may be rearranged to later date. We don't intend on cancelling unless we have extreme weather eg storms/snow so bring your waterproofs! We may need to cancel if we do not fill all 30 places per course. Refunds will be given.
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