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.
Here’s how to have a lawn the whole neighbourhood envies this summer
January and February are usually the coldest months here in the UK, and at this time of the year it can feel like those warm days spent sprawled out in…
Petrol lawnmower care
For many lawn lovers, their petrol lawnmower is their pride and joy. While we all know that electric is the future, for the moment there are few models on the…
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…
Composting Leaves
For anyone with trees nearby, autumn sees our gardens covered in falling leaves. It is important that leaves are not left covering your lawn. When left to pile up, they…
How To Store Autumn Harvest Over Winter
Autumn is a big time of year for harvesting vegetables and fruits. There are few types that can be harvested in winter, so it’s great to be able to store…
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…
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…
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…
Get Your Garden Summer Ready
Throughout the year we invest a lot of time and effort into our gardens so when summer arrives it is time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of our…
Garden Lighting Ideas and Trends for Summer 2018
Here at Greensleeves Lawn Care HQ, we are optimistically thinking that warmer weather is on its way (and hopefully to stay!). The heat wave we had in April has got us…