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Almost all gardens have some shady areas.  Some gardens have a lot of shade – indeed a beautiful garden with trees will always have quite a bit of shade.  The number of plants that will grow in shade is quite limited and so almost all gardeners must face the issue of what to grow in the shady parts of their

Introduction There are very few spheres of existence which have been left behind in the race to go organic or natural, with fertilizers being no exception at all – given a choice, customers prefer to opt for fertilizers which do not have a chemical composition and instead contain natural ingredients. Yet the question that remains, is how do these organic

Using the best lawn fertilizer is the key to keeping your lawn green, healthy and looking perfect all year round.  So how do you get that bag on the ground? Choose the best lawn fertilizer for your goals.  Do you prefer an organic mix?  If you have weeds and moss your best choice could be a weed-and-feed fertilizer.  Some fertilizers

The process of overseeding a lawn can turn out to be very beneficial both for the appearance and the health of the garden. However the average homeowner is either not aware of its importance or cannot make out the difference between seeding and overseeding. Before discussing how overseeding can be done effectively, lets understand what overseeding is and how it

Everyone wants to have that perfect green lawn all year round.  This might seem difficult, but it is quite easy if you take the right steps at the right time. Start Out Right Keeping your grass green starts before you even sow your grass seed.  You should use an appropriate fertilizer while doing the final preparation for seeding. This fertilizer

If you have a large lawn, you may be tired of mowing it every week.  Especially if you have some areas further away from your house, going more natural may be a great choice and will not only reduce your mowing time, but bring a different kind of beauty to your garden as well. Shady or very wet areas can

Of the 450 species of grasses botanists call Fescue, only three or four are cultivated as lawn grasses.  The most widely used is red fescue – Festuca rubra – which is grown mainly for its high tolerance of dry shade.  Every gardener knows that if any shade is bad for lawns, dry shade is worse, and yet many gardens face

A lush green lawn requires a lot of attention, energy and of course monetary investment from the home owner. Looking after the garden lawn is a continuous process; the work doesn’t stop when the thick grass has covered your outdoor area. You have to be on the constant lookout for lawn pests and bugs which could damage the effort you

In order for plants in your lawn to grow, they need a handful of building blocks. Some soils lack all of the required building blocks either as a result of being over cultivated or naturally. The best way to put these elements back into the soil is through fertiliser. What is NPK Fertiliser? There are different kinds of fertilisers, but

A question we are frequently asked is whether or not you can plant grass seed during the winter months. There is nothing to stop you planting at any time of year, but be prepared for failure if the weather conditions are wrong. Seed needs two main things to germinate – warmth, and moisture. It would be fair to assume that

Introduction It is a well-known fact that when it comes to our lawns, weeds are one of the most annoying occurrences. After all, they grow uninhibited and if left unchecked, they can spiral out of control rather quickly. In such a scenario, it becomes imperative that timely measures are taken in a pre-emptive manner. One such effective method is the