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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
 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 …
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 …
6 Steps to a perfectly green lawn Every homeowner wants to keep their lawn looking green and healthy. After all, a tired, wilted lawn makes your whole property look a bit of a mess, so it’s important that you take care of your grass. However, this is easier said than done. There are plenty of …
In terms of places we go in the world to relax, there aren’t many that can compete with our gardens. Over the years, they play host to a number of barbecues and various other gatherings while allowing us to forget about our worries for a day or two. In the summer, whatever summer we’re lucky …
Most people enthusiastic about gardening long for an attractive lawn. A lush and vibrant lawn is certainly an attractive sight, but achieving such a look is often easier said than done. Whether it’s discoloured patches or areas of weak growth, nothing can be worse to look at in the garden than an unhealthy lawn. Of …
Deciding what compost to buy for your garden is rarely easy. With such a massive range of composts available, knowing which types are best-suited for your plants can be quite difficult. This is especially true when you consider that plants have different preferences when it comes to soil. Even the slightest differences in nutrients and …
Now that the grass is finally greener on your side of the fence, how can you keep it looking great and maintain it without the use of chemicals? It’s easy to have and maintain a green lawn without chemicals, plus it’s better for the environment when you use organic methods of feeding and pest control. …
Some simple and regular maintenance is all it takes to ensure that your lawn remains luxuriant and healthy and can withstand the occasional dry spell or lawn disease scare. Here are some essential lawn care tips to help you maintain a healthy and lush lawn round the year. Mowing It is recommended to mow the …
