Lawn Advice
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Types of grass used in the UK
Read moreWe’re often asked about different types, or species, of grass that we use here in the UK. The answer many different species and varieties, most frequently found as part of a mixture. It’s rare you will find just one grass species growing on its own. Not all “Green Areas” are grass species. Other things like green manures, and cereal crops in
by Lawn UK00Using grass seed for children’s play areas
Read moreFinding a tough, durable play surface for children to use can be a challenge. The cheapest option is to establish a grass area from seed. You need to choose a grass seed mixture for a children’s play area carefully, as you need something that will be tough, hard wearing and easy to repair. Creating a perfect play area all starts
by Lawn UKTry our wildflower competition
Read moreHave you ever tried to design a wildflower seed mixture? At Lawn UK, we’re giving everyone the chance to design their own wildflower seed mixture, using our online form. It’s free, fast and easy to complete. The winner wins 1kg of their seed mixture (which will cover up to 400m2), and their mixture will become a permanent product on offer
by Lawn UKWeather causes excessive lawn growth
Read moreThe weather that we have had so far this summer has been far from what most people were hoping for. Instead of long dry periods, we have had frequent rain, and so far April, May and June have beaten records. At the beginning of the month, some parts of Northern England saw a whole month’s rainfall over 48hrs. Flooding has
by Lawn UKYellow Rattle, the natural way to establish wildflowers
Read moreWildflowers are notoriously difficult to establish. They usually require you to strip an area of turf, having controlled all the weeds, to make sure that you have a sterile seed bed. Wildflowers are very delicate plants and hate competition from weeds or other grasses. An alternative method is to simply over seed wildflowers into an existing area of grass. This
by Lawn UKNew grass seed mixture launched: Seasalt and Sandy soil
Read moreLawn UK today launched a new mixture. Based on popular demand we have created Seasalt and Sandy soil to provide customers with a seed mixture that will grow well in poor conditions, in coastal areas. Certain plant species find it difficult to grow in salty or sandy soils, meaning that average lawn seed mixtures just will not take very well, if
by Lawn UKWildflower seed more popular than ever
Read moreLawn UK started out 10 years ago, as one of the UK’s best grass seed and lawn seed suppliers. Over the years, agricultural mixes, sports mixes and wildflower mixtures were all added to our range. Today though, we are constantly offering advice on our wildflower seeds, to gardeners keen to create a wildlife haven within their own gardens. You don’t
by Lawn UKSupporting the RHS Perfect for Pollinators initiative
Read moreLawn UK is proud to support the RHS Perfect for Pollinators scheme. Our aim is to help support wildlife in gardens, particularly bumble bees. Already in agriculture, large government backed schemes are in place, with special seed mixtures being supplied to farmers to help protect pollinating insects. The RHS re-launched its own version of the scheme at Hampton Court flower
by Lawn UKExpansion of the Lawn UK online grass seed store
Read moreAs well as our lawn seed, grass seed, and wildflower seed, we have had on trial some lawn care products. These have been received well so far, and we are looking to become a stockist of some well known garden tool brands, helping to make Lawn UK a one stop shop for all of your lawn care needs. We are
by Lawn UKLawn UK at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Read moreFollowing success earlier in the year at shows like the Landscape event, we decided to visit the UK’s best known flower show at Hampton Court Palace, to exhibit our lawn seed, and wildflower seed. Despite the miserable weather for most of the week, Lawn UK had a great success at RHS Hampton Court. Our tradestand was set up on site
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