Lawn Advice
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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
01Preparing 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
What gets grass seed growing?
in Articles, Grass Seed onRead moreExactly what does grass seed need to grow? You might think that seeding a new lawn is easy, but it’s far from just sprinkling the seed and waiting for your new lawn. Germination is a complex biological process, that requires a very niche set of circumstances. You should consider how environmental factors are just as important as any preparation you
Keeping your lawn healthy this winter
Read moreAs the nights start to get progressively shorter, the temperatures are still low at night, causing frosts around the country. What can you do though to help protect your lawn during the winter? Keep of the grass! Sounds simple, but walking on the grass during a hard frost can in fact damage your lawn. The best option is to simply
Your lawn is alive!
in Articles onRead moreWe only ever consider what we see above ground – usually a perfectly trimmed lawn, with neat and tidy stripes. But what goes on under the surface, and how does it affect your lawn above ground? It’s all about the structure Soil structure is something rarely considered when thinking about your lawn. Increasingly, farmers are understanding the importance of a
Artificial intelligence: plastic grass for the future?
in Articles onRead moreWhen we first heard about the craze for plastic lawns a few years back, we thought it would be a bit of a fad. But now, plastic lawns are slowly covering over gardens countrywide, and it seems to be a growing problem (ironic, isn’t it?). Carpet showrooms now often stock astroturf alongside their regular, indoor offerings. Are the days of
One man went to mow…
in Articles onRead moreThat old nursery rhyme is a timely reminder that we’re right in the middle of your lawn’s biggest growth spurt of the year. It’s important to use the right mower for your lawn type, and cut at the right height and frequency. Here you can find answers to commonly asked questions about mowing your lawn. Lawns are mown with two
Choosing the right lawn for you
in Articles onRead moreWe appreciate that sometimes looking at all the options for your new lawn on our website can be like standing in a supermarket aisle looking at 50 different types of breakfast cereal. So in order to try and make things easy for you, we have a couple of suggestions. First question to ask yourself, is ‘how much time am I
Things are hotting up
in Articles onRead moreIt seems that February has gotten off to quite a mild start. Certainly, in the south, temperatures are well into double figures, indicating that an early spring may be upon us. If your lawn is looking a little tired after winter, it’s possible that you could look at an earlier than usual over-seeding. We discuss in this article the best times
New Year
in Articles onRead moreHave you noticed that the Christmas break has left you and your lawn not looking its best?! Is your garden suffering from waterlogged or frozen turf? If so, there are a few simple things you can do to improve the situation. While rainfall is usually celebrated by gardeners, too much of it can saturate and waterlog a lawn, causing fine
