Did you know that all products used to protect plants in your garden must be authorised by the Chemicals Regulations Directorate? It’s true!
Each product must go through a strict testing process prior to hitting the shelves, ensuring that all pesticides, fungicides and herbicides are safe and won’t cause damage to the environment.
This applies to all plant protection products (PPPs), including those used to control weeds; however, it’s not the only bit of red tape to be found when it comes to weed control.
There are also a variety of laws and legislations when it comes to the actual use of pesticides and weed killers too – particularly when it comes to professional weed services.
To keep you in the know and out of trouble, here’s the ins and outs of the whacky world of weed control.
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Garden lawns require a decent amount of water in order to boast healthy, green grass. However, as the old saying goes, it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
This is definitely the case when it comes to lawn water and waterlogging can be a serious issue. Luckily, we have a few tips up our sleeve to help get your lawn out of deep water.
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With summer now officially here, outdoor fun, garden play and general sunny shenanigans are immediately promoted up the list of evening and weekend activities.
As such, it’s time to turn our attention to the garden and, more specifically, prepping it for the impending summertime socials.
To ensure your garden has you walking on sunshine this summer and not trudging through sludge, soil aeration is a great place to start.
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While undoubtedly cheaper in the short term, DIY gardening can indeed come at a hefty price in the long run.
How so? Poor garden maintenance and improper technique can see your lawn deteriorate before your very eyes, leading some tricky and troublesome problems.
But it doesn’t have to be that way – especially if you call in the pros!
Keep your green, green grass of home under control with a little help from the experts.
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Are you wondering how to grow a lawn care business from the ground up? Here we take a look at some simple marketing tips that make growing a lawn care business a walk in the garden, or park!
Are you ready to turn your passion for lawn care into a lucrative business and leave your dull desk job behind? You couldn't have picked a better time! The demand for ground workers and lawn care specialists is set to increase by up to 20% over the coming years, so there's plenty of room for new emerging lawn care businesses to enter the market. More...
