If you read our recent blog, what does grass need to live, you'll know that water, sunlight, soil and nutrients are vital for keeping your lawn alive. In the winter months, these things are not so abundant. Your grass has to adjust to fewer sunlight hours, freezing temperatures and less readily available nutrients. Safe to say, winter is just as challenging for your lawn as summer, so it's important you know your do's and don'ts of winter lawn care. 

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Winter can be a very testing time for your lawn. As temperatures plummet, your lawn needs to adjust to harsher, wetter and more challenging conditions. Often, winter is the season where the majority of lawn diseases and problems arise. 

In today's blog, we're going to take a look at some common lawn pests, how to spot them and how to get rid of them. We know that lawn maintenance in the cold might seem unappealing, but leaving these pests to destroy your lawn will have terrible consequences in the spring. More...

Here at Lawn and Weed Expert, we come across lots of different lawn diseases on a daily basis. Sadly, even the best-kept lawns can fall foul to lawn diseases once in a while, particularly if conditions are perfect for lawn diseases to thrive. We're going to take a look at some of the most common lawn diseases and what causes them so that you can do your part in preventing the development of lawn diseases in your garden. 

The number 1 culprit - Fungus!

There are fungus and mould pathogens in most garden soils. For the most part, they live under the surface of your lawn and help to decompose thatch. In these low levels, fungus and mould can actually benefit your lawn. However, given the right conditions, a build-up of fungus and mould in your lawn can lead to lawn diseases like red thread, slime mould, snow mould and more! More...

Planting new grass seed can help you improve the density, colour and quality of your lawn. There are a lot of different seed mixes on the market, and choosing the most suitable one isn't always easy. Don't worry, our lawn care experts have done their research and they can advise you on the right kind of grass seed for your lawn. More...

Your lawn can be damaged for a number of reasons and it can be really frustrating! Here at Lawn and Weed Expert, we always advise that you get your damaged lawn repaired as quickly as possible if you want to prevent further damage later down the line. In today's blog, we look at some of the different ways you can repair your lawn and restore it to its former glory.

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