Nothing can be more off putting for a gardener than the sight of weeds on your lawn or driveway. Invasive and unattractive, the sight of weeds in a garden is enough to drive most people mad, and that’s before they spend an age trying to remove them! Thankfully, many of the best weed killers are …
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 up a waste of money, with the seeds struggling to germinate and grow due to soil, lighting, and weather conditions. Also, the wrong type of grass …
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 the desired height. However, there is a lot more to mowing a lawn than simply pushing the mower over it as quickly as possible, with most …
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 mower engine requires servicing, otherwise you could encounter some issues down the line that would have been avoidable. While maintenance seems like a chore, you can’t …
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 grass trimmer being quite difficult around the edge of the lawn. For this reason, it’s often left undone but this is like stopping at the final …
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 and working on your tan, it’s not the most nourishing for your lawn, as the extreme conditions can cause all kinds of problems for grass like …
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 the mower across the lawn and let the cutting blade do most of the work. So why do so many people find that their lawns aren’t …
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 garden, providing a protective layer that limits the impact from extreme temperatures and excessive moisture levels. However, you need to ensure that there is an appropriate …
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 means it’s time to start preparing the garden for the growing season, which typically begins around March and will last all the way until late autumn. …
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 you are doing. One of the most important steps when planting grass seed is properly preparing the ground, otherwise various problems may develop such as weeds …
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 it’s from general wear and tear or a specific problem such as poor soil compaction or lawn thatching. Regardless of the cause of the problem, it’s …
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 providing all the nutrients your lawn needs, while mowing is an essential part of lawn maintenance that most of us do. But what is aeration? It …
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 first place, especially when it first breaks out. But ignoring or not fully realising the extent of the moss problem only makes things worse. Moss spreads …
Top Lawn Feed Spreaders Scotts EasyGreen Rotary Spreader Variable settings for applying different products On/off switch for convenience Spreading width of 122-340cm Adjustable handle The Scotts EasyGreen Rotary Spreader is one of the best-designed lawn spreaders for large gardens. Boasting an impressive capacity and variable settings for applying different products, the spreader is simple to …
Kärcher Oscillating Sprinkler Oscillating Sprinkler Powerful Spray for Medium and Large Lawns Adjustable Spray Settings The Kärcher Oscillating Sprinkler is a powerful sprinkler that is ideal for medium and large sized lawns. Offering impressive power, its spray covers up to 320 sqm, which should be more than enough for those lawns on the larger size …
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 through regular mowing and weed management, it’s also important to give the lawn some added nutrients over the seasons. However, if you’ve ever read the instructions …
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 to break up, loosen, or roughen its surface. Why would you want to do that? Well, over time lawns tend to acquire thatch. Thatch is what …
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 the lawn will die. Aerating the lawn annually will keep it alive and thriving by relieving compaction so air, water, and food can permeate the soil …
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 garden weeds simply because there are so many of them. Additionally, there aren’t many widespread guides showcasing the various species of garden weeds that populate gardens …
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 you’ll definitely know the struggle of making it feel gorgeous without spending big bucks on professional landscaping or high end rattan garden furniture. Many people like …
A Complete Guide to Lawn Sand Lawn sand is gardening product well worth buying if you love a healthy, vibrant lawn throughout the year. Easy to apply in any lawn, lawn sand is a great addition to any gardening supplies, although not everyone has heard of this product. Check out the guide below for everything …
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 gardener. Luckily for gardeners, there are a plethora of natural climbers, ramblers – and shrubs that can also double as climbers – from which to choose. …
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 any time soon. What do you do? Do you just live in an overgrown forest until there’s finally enough sun to dry the lawn? We’re …
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 sun over any amount of years will improve it. Maybe the world’s ugliest high-rise is spoiling the view from your patio. Perhaps your bedroom window is …
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 fury friend begins digging up and eating your precious plants, it can be really frustrating. The majority of cats like to roam the garden and yard. …
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 to ask them to give you an accurate estimation of the amount needed. Whenever planning to add new turf to a garden, the first question to …
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 now a rare sight, and there are many who have never seen a hedgehog in their lifetime. These small brown mammals with spines and pointed snouts …
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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 get a lush carpet of grass in place of moss, you might find that you have less than perfect conditions for growing a thick lawn. Since moss is an …
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 in a forum saying that he was opportune to have seen a badger very close one night, pulling out worms out of the lawn after a heavy rain. It …
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 naturally drain back into the ground from where it gathers. It is one of the most efficient ways to deal with surface water that may collect around your …
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 far as to farm other insects like aphids. However, while ants are impressive, they can also be more than a little annoying- especially if you end …
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 lawn may become uneven, from waterlogging to wild animals, and the damage caused can be mild, severe or somewhere in-between. Thankfully, it’s easy enough to level your lawn without …
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 are mostly a nuisance throughout the remainder of the year. The reason for this is due to the way the plant grows, which involves sending out shoots that …
 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 a lot of time and effort. If you want to turn your garden green, and ensure that it lasts for more than a season, then the right lawn …
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 appearance of your garden. However, what started off as just a few shoots of ivy will quickly sprout into a huge number of vines that can be extremely tricky …
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 adding foliage that goes through the process of photosynthesis, which ultimately creates the oxygen we breath. There are several ways you can take that green mentality …
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 having a turf laid, including a reduction in cost, being able to get right into the most difficult areas of the lawn, and being able to create a natural …
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 to keep your turf looking as healthy as possible, there are some tips you should follow and we have them here today! Of course, you need to first keep …
 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 with a few tips, insights, and techniques that will save your back, your bank account, and your clock. Make a plan Whether you wish to transform your yard …
Share0Tweet0Pin0 Wall-mountable Black Cast Iron Tarantula Spider Garden Ornament Those of you with an aversion to creepy crawlies, look away now- this ornament might be a bit too much for you! For those who are a bit braver, though, this little guy is a great way to bring a little more life to any garden. …
