How to kill weeds but not the lawn
When is a weed not a weed? Weeds can be described as any plant growing in an area where it is not wanted. If that daffodil is in your rose-bed it might be considered a weed. If your lawn grass is in your flower-bed it most certainly is a weed. Weeds can be relatively small […]
Lawns are hungry feeders; let’s take a look at what they need to remain healthy throughout the year
Tom Jones may well have sung about the green green grass of home, far too few gardeners understand what goes into the perfect lawn. Most think it is okay to pick up a bag of feed, sprinkle it liberally on the lawn and all will be okay. Your lawn has a complex relationship with nutrition, […]
Lawn Aeration made easy with our step by step guide
Holey Moley – Let’s look at the importance of lawn aeration… We mostly judge our lawns by the appearance of their leaves. Let’s take a moment to consider the importance of the soil structure in the health of your lawn. Within the soil, a network of roots not only anchors the plant, but also acts […]
Compaction – it’s a hard life
The importance of air gaps within your soil Our lawns get a lot of foot traffic. We are out there barbecuing, kicking a ball around, playing with the dog or pegging out the laundry. Over time this foot traffic can compact the soil beneath your lawn, gradually reducing the air gaps which are essential to […]