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Five ways to make your garden friendly to wildlife this winter
As we move into the winter months, we all tend to start hibernating a bit in our own way. Eschewing after-work social commitments or sessions at the gym, we prefer…
Winter lawn problems you need to watch out for
We may think of winter as being a time of dormancy in the garden, but despite appearances, things are very much still active in the lawn, both above and beneath…
Don’t Stop the Mow
Cold weather shouldn’t be taken as an excuse to pack away the mower. Staring out at the back garden on a dark and gloomy evening, the last thing you probably…
Attract Pollinators To Your Garden
Butterflies and bees are some of nature’s most crucial contributors, pollinating as they float from flower to flower and aid the production of crops for human and animal use. Unfortunately,…
Moss and thatch control & lawn aeration advice
As the long and gloomy winter months start to change, spring begins to approach and the once long and dark nights become shorter. You can expect to see the first…
Dry Lawn Advice
In the run-up to summer, we Brits hope for a long, dry and hot few months after a wet and grey winter and unpredictable spring. However, for our lawns, this…
New Year, New Lawn
Snow Mould (Fusarium Patch) is one of the most harmful diseases to lawns and can be difficult to control. This destructive fungal disease creates brown or yellow patches on the lawn, often during…
Gardening and Lawn Care: Improve your Health and Fitness
The new year is a great time to make healthy resolutions and introduce some new exercise into your routine. But don’t go straight to the gym and sign up to an…
5 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners
If you are wanting to take your first few steps into the world of gardening, but aren’t sure where to start, we are here to help you figure out exactly…
5 Top Tips for Hanging Baskets
Hanging baskets are a great addition to any garden, especially if you don’t have the biggest green space to play with. They add a splash of colour and a point…
Common Lawn Weed Identification
Weeds can pop out of nowhere and grow very quickly. Some of them look like flowers, but don’t forget they are unwanted guests in your garden! This is a list…