When it comes to grass, there a lot of things that could be affecting the colour; the conditions are too dry, too wet, to much sun, not enough sun, so on and so forth. With so many potential variables, it can make it pretty difficult sometimes to know exactly why your grass is looking a little yellow, or what you should be doing to help it recover.
Read on to see some of the most common causes for grass discolouration, followed by some tips and suggestions as to what you can do to keep your grass looking as green and vibrant as possible!
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Spring has finally sprung (well, almost) so as the days start getting longer and the weather starts getting milder, we can spend more time out in our gardens.
As we step into a new season and the weather begins to change, so do the needs of our gardens. This all begs the question: how exactly do you care for your lawn in the spring?
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Gardening requires a lot of time and patience, and it can take months to be rewarded for your blood, sweat, and tears. Although at times it can be gruelling work, there’s no greater reward than finally seeing the fruit of your labour blossom and bloom as you stand back to admire the carefully-cultivated beauty of your garden.
But then of course, in comes every gardener’s worst nightmare: weeds. If left untreated, weeds can do untold damage to a garden, quickly overrunning the flower beds and invading everywhere they can reach. There’s a lot of information out there on how to remove weeds, but have you ever taken a moment to ponder WHY those weeds are growing in your garden?
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Wondering whether it's possible to prevent weeds from growing in the first place? You're not the only one. We have gardeners contacting us all the time asking whether it's possible to put preventative measures in place early to lessen the workload later down the line.
You'll be pleased to know that the answer is yes! It is possible to prevent weeds from growing before they start, you just need to have a plan of action and execute it at the right time of year. We'll walk you through a lawn weed prevention plan so that you can start preventing weeds from growing in your own garden.
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Laying a new lawn in your garden can be quite a challenge, especially if there's already an old, dying lawn in place. We get a lot of people asking the question "can I lay a new lawn over an old one?" because they know this is the easiest option. However, if you want to give your new lawn the best chance of thriving in your garden, we recommend that you remove the old lawn first. While it is possible to lay a new lawn over an old one, it won't thrive and might not even survive! Here's why...
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