Winter Lawn Care
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Chafer Grubs: The Hidden Enemy Lurking in Your Lawn
Without the right tools, knowledge and experience it is often a struggle to keep your lawn looking healthy but to really assess a lawn’s health you must look underneath the sward where all the action happens. This is where, if you are unlucky enough to be host to them, Chafer grubs reside. In this article, we’ll answer some common questions about Chafer grubs and provide some tips for managing them.
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Get a Defined and Tidy Lawn with These Lawn Edging Tips
When it comes to maintaining a beautiful garden, lawn edging plays a crucial role in achieving that perfect look. Not only does it add a finishing touch to your landscape, but it also helps keep your lawn and garden beds separate, preventing grass from encroaching onto your garden beds and vice versa. In this article, we’ll explore some garden lawn edging ideas and the best types of lawn edging.
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Shining a Light on Shaded Lawns: Tips and Tricks for Growing Healthy Grass in Low-Light Areas
If you have a lawn, you know how much work it takes to keep it healthy and lush. However, when your lawn is shaded, it can be a whole different story. Can a lawn actually grow in the shade? This a common question that homeowners ask. In this article, we’ll answer that and provide tips on how to handle shaded areas on your lawn.
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Turf Talk: Your Complete Guide to Laying and Installing Turf
Turf is a great way to give your lawn a fresh and new look. But many people are unsure about how to care for new turf as the advice can change according to the time of year it is laid. In this article, we will answer some common questions about laying and installing new turf and its aftercare.
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The Lowdown on Leaf Litter: What It Is and How to Deal with It
In this article, we will answer some of the most common questions related to leaf litter and offer solutions to help you maintain a beautiful lawn.
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Crane Fly Invasion: How to Get Rid of These Pesky Lawn Invaders
If you have a lawn or garden, you’ve probably seen a crane fly before. Also known as Daddy Long Legs or Leatherjackets, these insects can be quite common in areas with grassy landscapes. In this article, we’ll answer some common questions about crane flies and provide you with some tips for keeping them away from your home.
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Stop Moss in Its Tracks: Tips for Effective Moss Control on Your Lawn
As a homeowner, you want your lawn to be green and lush. However, moss can be a major problem for many lawns. Moss growth can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor drainage, shade, and soil compaction. If left unchecked, moss can take over your lawn and make it look unsightly. But don’t worry, in this article, we will discuss effective ways to control moss growth and keep your lawn looking beautiful.
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Say Goodbye to Unsightly Worm Casts on Your Lawn: Effective Tips and Tricks
If you’re a lawn enthusiast, then you’ve probably heard of worm casts. Worms are great for soil health, but their casting can be a problem for lawn owners. Worm casts are essentially piles of worm excrement that worms leave on the surface of your lawn. While these excrement piles can be unsightly, there are ways to deal with them effectively. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about worm casts.
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Moss on your Lawn: All You Need to Know
Moss is one of the most common lawn problems, thriving in damp and shaded areas. It not only spoils the look of your grass but also competes with it for nutrients. Professional moss control uses iron-based treatments to quickly blacken and weaken growth.
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What You Need to Know About Fusarium & Snow Mould
As winter approaches and the days shorten so do the chances of Fusarium and snow mould rise. Fusarium and its close sister, snow mould, can cause unsightly patches of dead grass and prevent new growth from emerging. In this article, we will answer some common questions about these fungal diseases and provide tips on how to prevent and treat them.
