Greensleeves Blog
The Essential Lawn Care Guide For Homeowners
Firstly, congratulations on your new home! Whether you’ve been on the property ladder for several years or this is your first time buying or renting, we understand how rewarding it…
How to Create a Raised Flower Bed
If you’re looking for an introduction to gardening or vegetable growing, raised flower beds are a fantastic place to start. They offer a wide number of benefits without many of…
Real Grass V.S. Artificial Lawns: The Lawn Care Debate
So you’re trying to decide which is best for your garden, either a real or artificial lawn. There are benefits to both, but here at Greensleeves, we know that real…
Tackling Lawn Thatch: Causes and Prevention
Lawn thatch is a naturally occurring layer of dead and living lawn material that lies between the soil and the top level of the grass shoots. This can be made…
Reviving a Brown Lawn: Essential Lawn-Saving Tips
Many of you will have been enjoying this glorious summer weather we’ve been having, giving us the opportunity for long evenings in the garden, BBQs and sunbathing! However, your lawn…
Essential Gardening Jobs in September
September brings the new season of Autumn and a variety of gardening tasks that need undertaking. Autumn is one of the most important times of year to care for your lawn. After…
How to Save Water in Your Garden: 5 Top Tips
Looking to save the planet or cut down on your water bill? Here’s how to conserve water without sacrificing the beauty of your garden. Whether you’re simply updating…
Help the Environment (Part 2): In the Garden
It’s more important than ever to make changes to better care for the environment. With scientific reports showing us how close we are to environmental catastrophe, we as individuals…
Fusarium Patch (Snow Mould)
What Is Snow Mould? Snow Mould, also known as fusarium patch is a spore based fungal disease that appears on the lawn as yellowish or brown patches, occurring chiefly in…
How to Start Gardening
What are your New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you want to spend more time in the garden? Starting gardening is a fantastic thing to do. It helps to increase the amount…
Guide to Seasonal Vegetables: Winter
Buying seasonal vegetables is a fantastic way to be more environmentally friendly. Our winter guide to seasonal vegetables helps you plan your gardening calendar and know what produce to look…
Guide To Raised Beds: How To Create & Maintain Raised Beds (And Why!)
Raised beds are a great way to grow plants, from fruits and vegetables to flowers, in your garden. They provide better drainage than traditional beds and also make a great…