Lawn Care and Garden Advice
9 Top Tips to Save Money in your Garden in Hot Weather
14th July 2022
As we head deeper into summer and we find ourselves potentially facing more heatwaves, keeping your garden well-watered can be a concern when also faced with rising costs in all areas of our lives. But it is possible to save money and keep your garden looking good.Don’t lay turf. As…
Weed Grasses in your Lawn
12th July 2022
What are Weed Grasses?Weed (or course) grasses are types of grass that appear in your lawn that are a different colour and texture to the rest. In some cases, these can be an unattractive, and unwanted addition that makes your lawn appear patchy.What are the Causes?There are several possible causes…
Annual Lawn Care Plan
12th July 2022
Lawncare Advice & Annual Plan of Action;Mow the lawn at least every 5 days in the growing period using the 1/3rd of grass rule.Remove grass clippings unless using a mulching attachment on mower.To aid the appearance of the lawn scarify & rake to minimise horizontal growth.Use a selective herbicide (Weedol-kills…
Your Lawn and Garden in July
1st July 2022
Lawn care in JulyJuly is often one of the warmer months of the year and, as such, will mean your garden and your lawn will be growing quickly. With this in mind, if you would like a well-maintained sward of green grass, it is important to continue to cut your…
Top 7 reasons to use bark and bark mulch in your garden this summer:
23rd June 2022
Top 7 reasons to use bark and bark mulch in your garden this summer:It saves you money. By protecting your plants, it will require less watering - saving you money on your water bill!*It helps to protect your plants from the heat of the summer sun. By putting bark around…
ZEBA Water Retaining Granules
1st May 2022
Save Water, Time and MoneyWith the current energy crisis and rise in the cost of household bills, combined with the recent dry spell, it might feel like a difficult task to ensure our gardens are kept watered and healthy. Our gardens can need a surprising amount of water to keep…
Seeding and Overseeding for Weed Treatment
1st April 2021
The difference between seeding and overseeding is that the former relates to starting a lawn from scratch whereas the latter is for repairing damage or sparce / bare patches in an already established lawn. It is important to first establish why your existing lawn may be failing and treat the…
Mulching and Mulching Mowers
1st March 2021
Mulching is the process of recycling finely cut grass clippings back into your lawn to provide nutrients, moisture and resistance to pests and disease.
It is a common misconception that mulching is just the same as not collecting the grass clippings after you have mown your lawn; however this is not the case.
Shrub Planting and Feeding
1st February 2021
Traditionally trees and shrubs are planted anytime between October and April providing the ground isn’t waterlogged or frozen solid. Spring is the ideal time to fertilise shrubs just before the new growth begins as nitrogen fertiliser has the strongest effect on plants approximately one month after application. However, like most…
Treating Hard Surfaces
1st December 2020
Treating Hard SurfaceThe cold and damp winter months are not indicative of the ideal growing weather unless of course you are one of the following – algae, lichens, moss or liverworts which thrive on the hard surfaces located in damp shady areas courtesy of the more frequent mild wet winters…
