Welcome to the Greensleeves Blog
The Greensleeves blog is the number one place to keep up to date with all things lawn care. Updated throughout the month, you’ll find expert hints and tips from our local lawn care managers to the latest lawn care news from Greensleeves HQ. Our blog is also packed full of inspiration for not only making the most of your lawn but your garden and home.
How to get rid of ant hills on your lawn
Ants, while often considered a nuisance, typically cause minimal direct harm to grass. However, ant hills can disturb soil around grass roots and leave deposits on the surface, which can…
How to get perfect lawn stripes
At Greensleeves, we think the key components that make up a perfect lawn are that it’s vibrantly green, lusciously thick, and weed and moss-controlled. But we also know for many…
Unseasonal insect infestations spotted nationwide
Are you tearing your hair out at the sight of birds and wildlife tearing up your lawn? The mild, wet weather we’ve experienced so far this year has brought on…
Spring into action to help your garden spring into life!
Our top ten gardening tips to help your garden get a head start. As the winter chill begins to wane, garden enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring—a season…
Green Dreams: Top Gardening Trends in the UK for 2024
With the start the new gardening season of 2024 on the horizon, the United Kingdom’s horticultural landscape is poised for an exciting transformation. From sustainable practices to innovative designs, here…
Gardeners’ Holiday Wishes: Christmas Gift Ideas That Bloom with Delight
Unearth the Ideal Gifts to Make their Gardens Merry and Bright If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for the avid gardener in your life, your search ends…
Lawn Mushrooms – why do they appear on lawns and how to get rid of them
Mushrooms and toadstools are visible, spore-spreading fungi with dense root systems that develop beneath the ground to feed on decaying organic material such as fallen leaves, old grass cuttings, animal…
Navigating the Soggy Mess: Preventing and Repairing Waterlogged Lawns
Navigating the Soggy Mess: Preventing and Repairing Waterlogged Lawns Waterlogged lawns can be a nightmare, disrupting the aesthetics and health of your green space. They typically manifest during the winter…
The must-do treatments your lawn NEEDS this autumn
Your garden was the place to be over the summer months. But with the cooler temperatures meaning you’re outside less, it’s the ideal time to give your lawn some much-needed…
How a well-maintained lawn can boost your property’s value
Looking to sell your home? It’s not just the to-do list for the inside of your property that needs tackling before you welcome potential buyers. Instead, various studies have found…
Leaf Trouble on Your Lawn or Patio?
Explore the 5 best leaf blowers and vacuums for 2023! Does your lawn or patio get covered in leaves? A leaf blower is a quick and easy way to clear…
Autumn is here – and here’s why Greensleeves’ seasonal treatments can make a difference at this time of year
And just like that, summer is in the rear view mirror in the UK and autumn is here. But while it’s easy to think that this means you can…