Category: Gardening

Most of us have a mowed a lawn before. It’s not a complicated task – you just push the lawn mower over the grass until it is cut to …

A petrol lawn mower offers unrivalled cutting power and many other benefits, yet one drawback is the need for regular maintenance. Just like a car engine, a petrol lawn …

When mowing the lawn, a lot of people don’t bother with the edges. It’s understandable as in many cases it’s quite a nuisance, with manoeuvring the lawn mower or …

If the previous few years are anything to go by, we can expect extended periods of warmth and sunshine throughout the summer months. While it’s great for days out …

Cutting your grass is usually an easy enough task. Bar those first mows of the season where the grass hasn’t been cut for months, you just need to push …

Thatch is a natural occurrence on every lawn. It has a reputation for damaging the lawn and leaving it looking terrible, yet thatch is an important component of any …

March is almost upon us, meaning you’ve survived yet another winter and can look forward to more daylight, less cold, and hopefully a good bit of sunshine. It also …

Whether you are touching up patchy areas on your lawn or are starting over from scratch, planting grass seeds can be a difficult task if you don’t know what …

Lawns are generally very hardy, withstanding all the extreme conditions that the UK weather can throw at it. However, even the best maintained lawns are susceptible to damage, whether …

There are several things needed for a healthy lawn - mowing, water, food, and aeration. Getting the first food and water are easy enough, with rain and lawn feed …

Whether buying for a new lawn or patching up a damaged lawn, its important to choose the best grass seed for your garden. Choosing the wrong type could end …

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Not everyone realises how bad moss can be for their lawn. This is probably because it’s sometimes hard to tell how much moss has infested the grass in the …

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As the centre piece of your garden, it’s easy to see why so many people want a healthy and vibrant lawn throughout the year. While this is mostly done …

Scarifying a lawn is not something you do to get into the spirit of Halloween. Nor is it a spell from the Harry Potter universe. Scarifying a lawn means …

Your lawn is alive, and just like any living thing, it must have air, water, and food to survive. Take away any one of those three needed components and …

Nothing can be more annoying for gardeners than weeds. With dozens of different species invading gardens up and down the UK, it can be quite hard to identify common …

If you’re the kind of person who likes to go out in their garden for some downtime, appreciate connecting with nature, or have just discovered your green thumb, then …

A Complete Guide to Lawn SandLawn sand is gardening product well worth buying if you love a healthy, vibrant lawn throughout the year. Easy to apply in any lawn, …

It is impossible to come up with a list of ten climbing roses that will please everyone. The reasons for planting climbing roses will inevitably vary from gardener to …

Can You Mow Wet Grass?Picture the scene; the grass is getting longer and longer but the five weeks of rain doesn’t look as though it’s coming to an end …

There are many reasons to plant trees for privacy. Let’s say, for instance, that your neighbours have just painted their house a truly unfortunate colour, and no amount of …

Keep Cats Away from Your Garden by Planting these Plants Just like their human counterparts, cats are often drawn to the garden. When your cat or even your neighbour’s …

Use the above calculator as a guide only. Always contact the supplier to find out how much of an area each of the rolls of turf will cover and …

Once upon a time, the hedgehog was the ubiquitous first point of contact for UK citizens and native wildlife. Presently, the once common sight in parks and gardens is …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 Many homeowners aspire to have a picture perfect green lawn, but when the green is because of moss, then you have a problem. When trying to …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 Amazing creatures, they are a rare sight and some say they would consider themselves privileged to have them visit their garden. Someone even made a comment …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 What is a soakaway?A soakaway is a type of drainage system consisting of a large hole filled with gravel and rubble that allows surface water to …

There’s no doubt that ants are fascinating creatures. Not only are they capable of building intricate nests, but they also have a pretty advanced society- they even go so …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 Uneven lawns are not just unsightly, they also cause drainage issues, make mowing more difficult, and can even cause accidents. There are various reasons why your …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 What are Brambles?Brambles are a type of prickly shrub that grow throughout the entire UK. While these plants produce juicy blackberries during the summer months, they …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0  Everybody wants to have a beautiful, lush green lawn in their garden, but the truth is that the type of lawn seen on gardening programmes takes …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 As many gardeners will tell you, ivy can be a particularly troublesome pest. At first, you might think that it looks good, and adds to the …

Keeping a vegetable garden is one of the greenest things you can do. Not only are you lessening your carbon footprint by creating a sustainable food source, you are …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 Seeding your lawn is a practical and affordable way to get beautiful green landscape for your garden. There are several benefits to sowing seed rather than …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 After making the decision to have a new turf laid, you need to make your investment worthwhile and this comes with the right advice. In order …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0  Beautiful and practical gardens are not just for those with infinite time, infinite money, and Wonder Woman’s body. You can have a garden you’re proud of …

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 Wall-mountable Black Cast Iron Tarantula Spider Garden OrnamentThose of you with an aversion to creepy crawlies, look away now- this ornament might be a bit too …