Unfortunately, weeds happen. So does thatch. Neither makes for a pretty lawn, and both are frustrating and annoying to the avid gardener. The good news is that both problems are curable, and with a bit of extra work you’ll have your lawn back to full health in no time! What is Thatch? Thatch is […]
We all benefit from a medical checkup from time to time. Your lawn does too. The stresses of climatic conditions, soil compaction, and nutrient deficiency take their toll on the health of your grass, and to maintain optimum color and growth, you need to give it a bit of extra TLC every now and again. […]
Spring is the season when the garden seems to come out of hibernation. Trees are bursting with new leaves and buds, and fresh life seems to be in the air. Your lawn is awakening too, and after the prolonged season of cold, it is ready for a good meal: a hearty dose of fertiliser. […]
There’s no denying it: Spring has sprung! As we shake off the winter blues and head outdoors to enjoy the warm sunshine, there’s a list as long as your arm of gardening jobs that are waiting to be done! Perhaps the most important of these tasks is removing weeds from the lawn and garden areas… […]
Sometimes garden maintenance seems never-ending. Weeding, mulching, watering… not to mention constant repairs to areas that are prone to erosion… These jobs are laborious and mundane, and so often it seems that nobody notices unless they aren’t done! We get it: these jobs ain’t fun. And that’s why many successful gardeners opt to use landscape […]
Nasty; destructive; silent invaders. They mightn’t be big, but they can do big damage. When it comes to maintaining a beautiful home lawn, sod webworm is high on the list of hated enemies! What is Webworm? Sod webworm is the caterpillar of the webworm moth. It is generally about 25mm long and has a […]
Cold; wind; rain; frost; snow… brrrr! Winter has really set in! And while these chilly and miserable days don’t exactly inspire us to get out into the garden, we do enjoy looking out on our beautiful, lush lawn while we snuggle up by the fire with a hot chocolate…! So, what are the tricks […]
To sand or not to sand? – it’s definitely a point of contention between gardeners! Applying sand to lawns is an old tradition, in fact, it has been done in on Scottish golf courses since the sport was invented. But with many of today’s homeowners taking up holistic gardening practices, some say that adding sand […]
Every yard needs some shade. But too much can be a real problem. Boggy lawns, damp garden beds, overly dry soil, and sickly-looking plants can all be caused by too much shade. Reducing the amount of shade is sometimes necessary, although it requires careful planning and observation – don’t be tempted to hack into everything […]
Summer; autumn; winter; spring: your lawn needs to be healthy and vibrant, whatever the weather! We get it: it can be a challenge when you have pets and children giving it a hard time, or when the weather is hot and dry. But the good news is, it’s not really that hard to maintain a […]
