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Lawn Issues – Moss
Moss is a significant issue in the spring and autumn and is frequently seen in areas with poor drainage and shaded lawns. Moss growth in a lawn is a sign that the ground has been wet for a long time, the soil has poor nutrients, it is compacted and deficient in organic matter, the grass […]
Laying the Perfect Lawn Turf
Laying turf is a great option if you want a lawn quickly. Turf is purchased by the roll, is rooted and growing in a thin layer of soil, and can be easier to lay than you’d think. Mid-Autumn, when the soil is still warm from the summer but the weather is cool and wet, is […]
How to Keep your Fruit and Vegetable Patch Growing
Watering your fruit and vegetable garden is one of the fundamental parts of making you’re your crop grows big and disease-free. But when should you water it? And how often? This can be one of the trickiest things to know. Here are some essential tips to help you water your fruit and vegetables properly. Crops […]
When should you cut your lawn after winter?
The lawn needs to be cut no matter what type of gardener you are. The best time to cut is between March and October; however, this depends on certain conditions being met. You should not cut your lawn if the soil is soft or due to frost within 24 hours. You will damage the turf […]
How to care for your petrol lawnmower
Lawnmowers get a lot of use, especially in the spring and summer, but how can you ensure that it staying in good working order. Here are a few tips. Before undertaking any maintenance on a lawnmower, remove the spark plug. This will ensure that it does not start up by accident. If your mower is […]
Plants That Will Help Enrich and Protect Your Soil
After either heavy planting or being left bare for long periods of time, soil will dry out and lose its nutrients. The best way to help improve soil and keep it from becoming infertile, is by using particular plants or cover crops that help provide nutrients and protect the soil. Six Plants/Cover Crops to Enrich […]
How to Recognise the Soil Type in Your Garden
When trying to get things to grow in your garden, one thing that can help you plant the right things and keep them alive, is knowing what type of soil you have and how to tell. There are several different types of soil and they all have their varying qualities. • Clay soils- are heavy […]
How to get your garden ready for Summer.
Although we are still in Spring in the UK we have had some beautiful sunny days recently which means summer is fast approaching! Now is the time to start thinking about how you can get your garden ‘summer ready’. You should now make a start on getting rid of any dead leaves and foliage. Start […]
Ten Great Plants for Autumn Colour
As Autumn starts to bring in the cooler weather, warm colours and cosy feeling, the flower garden can start looking a bit bare. However, there are several plants such as deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers that can really put on a lovely show in autumn. Autumn is also an excellent time some varieties of climbers, […]
Low Maintenance Plants that Look Great
Time is one thing that many people are very short on, so incorporating practical plants that do not require a lot of complicated pruning or feeding, but look beautiful, can be really useful. Here are a few that usually do quite well without a lot of fuss… -Topiary -Lavender -Hydrangeas -Asters and Symphytricom -Ornamental grasses […]