Lawn Advice
Read our latest lawn blogs, filled with seasonal lawn advice which you can apply in your garden! Everything from the latest and greatest in grass seed, to weather updates can be found in our lawn blog posts. Lawn UK experts are always on hand to give you the best lawn advice.
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Christmas Delivery
in Articles onRead moreToday is our last day for order dispatch this year. Any orders placed between 2pm on 22nd December and 2pm on 4th January will now be dispatched on 4th January. All orders placed over the festive period will be upgraded to DHL and sent on a priority service. Thank you to all our customers for their continued support this year,
00Best lawns for lockdown
in Articles onRead moreAs the UK enters it’s third round of lockdown, it looks like more and more of our time will be spent in our own gardens. So what can you do to help prepare your lawn? Durability What’s probably most important is choosing a lawn seed that’s highly durable. Luckily, you will find Lawn UK has a wide range of hard-wearing
Choosing the best grass seed for pets
in Articles, Grass Seed onRead moreIt’s a question that we’re often asked: How do you choose the right grass seed for your pet? Well, there are a few things to consider before you make your decision. Will grass seed be safe for my pets? All of our Lawn UK grass seed mixes contain only natural, un-treated seed. This gives us the confidence to say that
Choosing the right grass seed for dry conditions
in Articles onRead moreFollowing one of the driest springs on record, it’s really important that you choose the right lawn seed mixture for your garden. There are a wide range of options available, depending on the amount of use, type of soil and percentage of shade in your garden, but what should you do if you have dry soil, and which grass seed
Dry spring means slower germination
in Articles onRead moreTo say that Spring 2020 has been a little different from normal would be an understatement. But, with other headlines dominating, we may have missed some of the news about how unseasonably dry it’s been so far this year. Driest May on record? Parts of England & Wales saw the second driest May since records began this year, with April
A great big THANK YOU
in Articles onRead moreThank you, thank you, thank you! We are all in this unusual situation together. It’s been weeks already since life for many was anything like normal. We just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who’s helping keep the country going, especially those in the NHS, the emergency services, the delivery drivers, the supermarket teams and anyone who’s helping
Delivery Updates – COVID-19
in Articles onRead moreNormal dispatch & delivery, including next day Last updated 4th January 2022 We continue to operate safely within our dispatch facilities. Customer service will still be provided online by email. DHL, Royal Mail and Amazon Logistics are all operating as normal. Placed an order and waiting for delivery? Please contact us by email – [email protected] and we will update you
Making the most of time at home this spring
Read moreAs the UK braces for an uncertain few months ahead, we’re all being told to stay at home and reduce our social contact. You’re probably tired of hearing about it already, but while we’re not here to talk about the pandemic, we do have some feel-good tips to use your extra time you might have for the garden this spring.
Growing Grass Seed in the shade
in Articles, Grass Seed onRead moreOne of the most common things that we are asked about is why grass doesn’t grow so well in the shade. You’d be correct in thinking that lack of sunlight is a contributing factor to poor grass growth and health. But there are other factors which can affect your lawn’s health when trying to grow in low light conditions. What
Preparing a perfect seedbed for new grass seed
Read moreSo you’ve ordered the best grass seed for your lawn, what’s next? While you’re waiting for your seed delivery there are a few tasks in the garden which you can crack on with. The most important of these is preparing an adequate seedbed, in which to sow your new grass seed. Where to begin? Mark out the area that you
What does the Wettest February on record mean for your lawn?
Read moreIt’s hard not to have noticed, but many parts of the UK including England, Wales and Northern Ireland have all seen their wettest February’s ever. Unfortunately, this has resulted in widespread flooding, with many homes and gardens submerged after multiple deluges. Named storms seem to have become an increasingly common phenomenon in the UK, but the good news is there
The lawn jargon-buster
Read moreDo you know your aeration from your compaction or your ryegrass from your bentgrass? Well, fear not as we break down any lawn technical terms you might come across. Lawn Jargon Buster Aeration In short, aeration helps your lawn to breathe. It’s a way of alleviating compaction and allowing air back into the soil. Loosening the soil, with a garden
