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.
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…
Plant Propagation: How and Why to Do It
Plant propagation refers to growing new plants through either sexual or asexual reproduction. The former type refers to the flowering, pollination and fertilisation that happens with a mother and father…
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…