If you're trying to care for your lawn in the best way possible, then it's important you know the difference between scarifying, raking and dethatching. Each of these processes contributes to overall lawn health, but it's important you do them at the right time and for the right reasons.
Raking your lawn can help remove surface debris while dethatching and scarifying will tackle the thick mats of thatch that will eventually suffocate your lawn and prevent it from absorbing nutrients. In this blog, we'll show you how and when you should use each process.
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As the cold weather starts to creep in, you might be thinking about packing up your trowels, putting away your gardening gloves and letting your garden die back naturally. But before you do, we recommend you find out about their life cycle so you can be ahead of the game when it comes to spring.
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October is finally here & the weather seems to have become cold and wet very quickly. While you might be getting ready for the cosy months ahead, it's important that you don't completely forget about your lawn and its needs. Mowing season is coming to an end, so your grass won't be growing as quickly as usual. The cold months can be extremely harsh on your lawn, so taking the time to prepare it for the challenging months ahead will pay dividends in the long run. Today we're going to look at the things you should put on your lawn in October to help it continue looking its best.
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If you're looking for a natural way to improve the quality of your soil and prevent weeds, mulching might be the answer. Mulching your garden at the right time of year can be very beneficial, so today, we're going to walk you through the mulching process step by step so you can see exactly how it works!
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It's hard to believe that once upon a time, only the rich and famous could afford to have a lawn. Nowadays, most family homes have a garden, and if they don't, there's usually a communal park or green area only a short walk away.
Hundreds of years ago, having a lawn at the front of your property was a status symbol (much like having the latest iPhone is today) but not many people know why lawns were so symbolic of status. Was there something special about these lawns that made them so different to ours? Surprisingly not! Let's find out how lawns became a status symbol and why...
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