Creating a Wildlife Lawn
3 Minute Guide to Creating a Wildlife Lawn If you’re a person who wants an exemplary lawn that looks like it has been lifted from a bowling green, then creating a wildlife lawn might not be for you. But these days many gardeners are doing their best to develop a bio-diverse garden than can make […]
Creating a Basic Herb Garden
Guide to Creating a Basic Herb Garden Many of us frequently use herbs in our cooking and have our own personal demand for a constant supply of fresh herbs. Planting them in our gardens can meet our needs in addition to being a cost effective practice. A basic herb garden can also be called upon […]
The History of Landscaping
What Every Gardener Should Know About The History of Landscaping Surprisingly, lawns only became a common feature around 100 years ago. Prior to then the main focus of the average person was on going to work, making sure that there was food on the table and doing what was possible to educate their children. It […]
Winter Garden Ideas
Beautiful Winter Garden Ideas Although many of us put most of our energy into creating gardens for summer use and pleasure, a garden has a lot of beauty to offer in the winter months. It’s just that not everybody knows how to draw it out. Let’s explore how this can be done. Although most plants […]
Less Mowing Required!
How to Care For Your Lawn in Autumn With autumn now officially underway (having started on 1st September) it’s time to start thinking about autumnal lawn maintenance. Over the summer, your lawn has most likely been at the centre of some great fun and family action. However, children riding bikes, BBQs and family get-togethers can […]
Lawn Care – Fertilising Your Garden
How to Develop A Compost Heap for Fertilising Your Garden Establishing a compost heap in your garden not only provides you with a place to put your grass clippings, but it will also provide you with a natural fertiliser making machine. Although it’s best to start your compost heap in the springtime, you can start […]
Garden Machinery is STIHL The Best
Why This Garden Machinery is STIHL The Best! Stihl garden machinery is still recognised as the best in the industry. It’s been the leader in its field for over 80 years since it first developed automatic chain oiling. Offering chainsaws and more, innovation is at the forefront of the company’s culture and values. After all, […]
Prepare Soil for Gardens and Lawns
How to Prepare Soil for Gardens and Lawns Every gardener loves the spring and summer months. It’s time to dust off the tools and get ready for a great season of tending our beloved gardens. Now that we are well into June, and the warmer days are here, it’s time to check that your soil […]
Fairy Rings-Its Not the Lawnmower!
Fairy Rings and How to Manage Them If you’ve spotted one or more circular rings of dead grass or mushrooms growing on your lawn, your lawn is most likely suffering from a fungal infection known as fairy rings. Late summer and autumn are the most common times of year when fairy rings are likely to […]
Scarify Your Lawn
Lawn Care and Maintenance for the Springtime Winter weather is not easy for any lawn to cope with. By following the advice here, you’ll soon be able to enjoy a recovered lawn that is green lush and absolutely flourishing. It’s during the colder months that grass become inactive. It will generally stop growing and it […]
Prepare Soil for Gardens and Lawns
How to Prepare Soil for Gardens and Lawns Every gardener loves the spring and summer months. It’s time to dust off the tools and get ready for a great season of tending our beloved gardens. Now that we are well into May, and the warmer days are here, it’s time to check that your soil […]
Common Causes of Dead Patches of Lawn
Common Causes of Dead Patches of Lawn During the summertime, it’s common to come across dead patches of grass in lawns. Fortunately, discovering the cause and treating them can be quite simple. Dead patches can be caused by any number of reasons. Let’s look further into this issue and at how you can go about […]
Summer Lawn Care
Summer Lawn Care It’s at this time of year that lawns start to grow. As soon as growth begins, it’s time to start feeding them and performing other maintenance tasks such as attending to any bare patches. During the winter, a lawn does not grow much. However, once the spring weather arrives, it’s time to […]
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Lawn
5 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Lawn Most of us are lucky enough to be the owners of many special and happy memories of a childhood spent in a garden with a lush green lawn. BBQs, picnics, family games, gatherings and social events can all be remembered from days long gone by. Continuing to […]
Lawn Weeds – How to Control Them
Lawn Weeds and How to Control Them Why do we get Weeds in Lawns? The definition of a weed is quite simple. It’s a plant that is growing where it is not wanted. Although weeds can make any lawn their home, they will generally be found in lawns that are not well tended to. The […]
Aerate Your Lawn Before Mowing
Why You Should Be Aerating Your Lawn Although aerating a lawn may sound like a technical affair, it really isn’t and it can bring the most remarkable and eye-pleasing results. First off, let’s look at what aerating a lawn actually is. Basically, it’s the process of making holes in the turf. This will enable the […]