Lawn Care

No-dig gardening works with natural soil processes rather than fighting against them, meaning more successful planting without the hard work of constantly digging over your garden. Traditional digging might look productive, but it actually creates a destructive cycle that damages soil biology, breaks down structure, and actually reduces long-term fertility. I’ve been a fan of […]

Artificial turf is now a serious competitor for real lawns in our gardens. One installer has seen a 200% year-on-year increase in the demand for artificial turf compared to living grass. A visit to a ‘Garden & Landscaping’ exhibition recently gave me first-hand experience of the sheer amount of artificial grass being pushed to consumers, […]

When temperatures soar and hosepipe bans loom, the sight of a browning lawn can cause considerable anxiety for gardeners. However, understanding how grass responds to extreme heat and drought conditions can transform your perspective and help you make informed decisions that benefit both your lawn’s long-term health and the environment. This guide will show you […]

A lush, green lawn might seem like the ultimate goal for many gardeners, but maintaining turf can become a constant battle, especially if you want that bowling green lawn all year round. You’ll be left juggling with mowing, feeding, aerating, and watering your lawn on a near-endless rotation! Lawns demand time, energy, and resources from […]

Each month of the year has different lawn maintenance tasks; it’s not as simple as cutting the lawn once a week. There are plenty of other grass-related tasks needed to keep a lawn healthy! Whether it’s scarifying your lawn, feeding twice a year, or even aerating your turf, the timing with these activities is key. […]

Updated 2024: Wildflower meadows are making a comeback, even in the smallest UK gardens, with ‘no-mow’ strips appearing in tiny urban gardens. Meadows have the ability to reduce garden maintenance, offer stunning summer flowers, and provide a rich habitat for struggling garden wildlife, which means they are becoming increasingly popular. Whether you have created a […]

Compost is the life force of many gardens. Whether buying it in bags from the garden centre (hopefully peat-free) or making your own with composting bins, this black gold is a multi-purpose wonder feed for the garden. However, most gardeners I speak to don’t know what to do with compost once it’s finished feeding your […]

When it comes to taking care of your lawn during winter, much of the maintenance requires preparation. Again, this isn’t an extensive amount of work, but there are a few points to take note of.  Now that the cold is seeping in, there’s no better time to hunker down with your to-do list and start […]

A neatly mowed lawn is a quintessential component of the British garden. The majority of my design clients ask for a lawn as an essential part of their garden layout showing just how indispensable they are to homeowners. However, with peoples busy lives it can feel like a bit of a chore needing to cut […]