We offering a full range of Paddock, Equestrian, Garden and Commercial Ground Care and Maintenance Services including: Topping, Spraying, Moss and Weed Control, Cut & Collect Flailing, Scarifying, Paddock Renovation, Harrowing, Clearance, Ditching, Fencing, and Hedge Cutting. We are from a farming and horse background with a positive, attention to detail attitude. We cater for properties of all sizes and specialise in equestrian properties. We are happy to carry out everything from one-off jobs to ongoing contracts.

Our new Paddock Renovation Machine can offer
huge improvements to all types of land / grounds. Read More..

When it comes to Paddock and land maintenance, we offer
a wide range of services.

We are happy to come to visit you and provide a quotation. All quotations and estimates are free and you are under no obligation.

We can offer paddock plan prices or any other ongoing service package plans tailored to you based on your location and property size, please get in contact to discuss.

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Paddock and Equestrian Land Maintenance & Care Services in North Essex

Fertilising

There are many types of fertilisers out there and they all provide a different purpose. We generally use two types, Nitrogen only which is the most popular and cheapest option. Nitrogen is great for boosting grass growth after the cold winter months. Fertilising must be carried out in moderation so as not to increase the protein levels to much. Fertilising can help reduce the weed population as some weeds such as buttercups often take over the grass in poor soil conditions, you may notice this in flooded areas.

Harrowing / Aerating

This process is generally carried out from March and helps to pull out moss and dead thatch, it also helps to level lightly poached areas and promote natural growth as the weather warms up.

Weed and Moss Control

Weeds and moss in paddocks are competition for your grass. Whether your paddocks are for grazing or hay, grass growth can be compromised, therefore you would end up spending more on hay and feed.
Weeds such as ragwort are poisonous and must be controlled under the Weeds Act 1959.

When to Spray?

Broadleaf weeds are generally treated between April and September depending on the weather patterns and seasonal timings. Moss control is best treated between October and March when the weather is cooler but not frosty. Soil Quality - We can also arrange soil PH and nutrient testing which is sent off for analysis and we can then apply the necessary elements to correct any problematic soil quality's.

Flailing (Cut & Collect)

Flailing also helps to stop weeds from seeding when they are too mature to be sprayed, overgrown grass that is flailed also improves new grass regrowth. Flailing is generally carried out from summer onwards after birds and other habitats have finished nesting, it is often preferred over spraying for the control of weeds where people do not wish to use chemicals on their land or have organic contracts.

Paddock, Equestrian, Commercial Ground Care and Garden Services company in Colchester and Essex

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Paddock Renovation

We are pleased to now offer our new paddock renovation machine. This machine offers aeration which helps to oxygenate and help nutrients get into the root structure and helps to assist with minimal surface drainage, the machine also harrows the thatch and moss which in turn rejuvenates and assists in new sward growth.

The Paddock Renovator is also is capable of over-seeding which is important to help in overgrazed areas and paddocks that need to be refreshed with new grass.

Our Power Box Rake allows us to offer a range of paddock, landscaping and groundwork services including:

Cultivating, earth moving, grading and raking.
Repairing areas of severe poaching in paddocks,
Levelling areas of grazing land or grounds,
Landscaping new and old gardens in preparation for seeding or turfing. The rake pulverises and removes unwanted stones and debris from the soil, leaving a clean raked finish.

Topping Weeds and Overgrowth

Take control of overgrown grass and weeds. We can top/cut overgrowth of any length and thickness (up to 10ft tall!!). Topping overgrowth can keep your grazing healthy, maintain the essential nutrients in your grass and can avoid weeds getting out of control.

Get in touch now to keep your paddocks
and grounds healthy, neat and tidy.

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Fencing

For horses, fencing is one of the most important aspects. the wrong kind of fencing can cause injury or escape.

We specialise in different methods of fencing to best suit your needs and budget.

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See what our customers are saying...

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bowman and Son...

Thank you Dan for your help in preparing and seeding our small plot for us. We could never have done it without you, and the results speak for themselves. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bowman and Son, and will definitely call on you again when the need arises. Phillip Norman and Mandy King | July 2022 | Essex

very professional and works to a high standard.....

I would highly recommend Dan he is very professional and works to a high standard Craig Meldrun | March 2019 | Essex

The transformation of our paddocks is incredible! Thanks Dan...

The wet weather had taken its toll on our paddocks and we were worried they wouldn't recover but after a visit from Dan and the Paddock Renovator the transformation in incredible! The grass looks so healthy and is growing really well, we are looking forward to a good hay crop now and having good quality grazing for our animals too. Thanks Dan. Clive Hale | April 2018 | Manningtree, Essex

Absolutely brilliant job on my incredibly poached field!...

Absolutely brilliant job on my incredibly poached field. And a nice job on our Polocrosse pitch ready for the season. Reliable and good value. What a nice chap Caro Daniels | March 24, 2018 | Colchester

Good prices, clean and tidy and all work done to a high standard...

Danny has done a brilliant job round my house, doing my fences and flowerbeds ! Good prices, clean and tidy and all work done to a high standard !!! If you need work done he's your man ! Mark Cousins | July 28, 2017 | Colchester, Essex

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Equestrian and Commercial
Land & Paddock Management
Colchester, Tendring, Essex

Bowman and Son

Equestrian and Commercial
Land & Paddock Management
Colchester, Tendring, Essex

Equestrian and Commercial
Land & Paddock Management
Colchester, Tendring, Essex

Bowman and Son

Equestrian and Commercial
Land & Paddock Management
Colchester, Tendring, Essex

Bowman and Son
Equestrian and Commercial Land Management Services
throughout Colchester and Tendring, Essex

Our new Paddock Renovation Machine can offer
huge improvements to all types of land / grounds. Read More..

When it comes to Paddock and land maintenance, we offer
a wide range of services.