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.
What Causes Moss In Lawns?
Moss grows in lawns due to soil compaction and excess thatch. Shade, soil type, drainage, and incorrect lawn care practices also cause moss to grow in lawns. It is important…
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Environmental Benefits Of Grass
Having a beautiful, natural lawn has many benefits besides its appearance, one of which is how it helps the environment. When you choose to have a natural lawn, you are…
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How to Create A Rain Garden
Learn how to create a rain garden to make the most of the British climate and produce a beautiful space in your garden! What is a Rain Garden? A rain…
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Plants To Attract Birds | Encourage Birds To Your Garden
Birds are a gardener’s best friend as they keep slugs, snails and other insects from damaging plants. Not only that, but birds make gardens more interesting and beautiful, both to…
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Waterlogged Lawn: How To Avoid and Fix
54.792×439.219 A waterlogged lawn is most gardener’s worst nightmare! Usually occurring over winter, heavy rainfall can leave lawns soggy and muddy underfoot. Look for large pools of water or a…
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Moss Control in Your Lawn | Killing & Removing Moss
A healthy and nice-looking lawn is most lawn owners’ aim, and certainly what we aspire to with our lawn treatments. Moss control and removal is an essential part of this…
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Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
Easter weekend is a great opportunity to spend time together as a family. Hopefully you’ve got a few days off work over the bank holiday and are excited to celebrate…
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Garden Herbs to Help Your Cold
Medicinal science is still yet to develop a cure for the common cold and it’s at this time of year that everyone seems afflicted. There’s not a quick way to…
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March Gardening Jobs
March is the very beginning of the growing season, so it’s an exciting time for our gardens! While it can still be a bit cold, you might have noticed daffodils,…
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September Gardening Jobs
There’s loads to be doing in September with so much fruit and veg that can be harvested this month, as well as preparing other plants for autumn and the winter…
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July Gardening Jobs
July is usually a sunny, warm time of year, and plenty of fruit and vegetables grow in the garden. With all the sunshine and warmth, there’ll be a lot to…
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February Gardening Jobs
February might still be a little cold, but it’s getting lighter every day and you can even spot a few bulbs beginning to push through the soil. It’s exciting to…
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