A beautiful lawn without a clearly defined edge is like a stunning ball gown with a ragged hem! It looks lovely to a point, but it’s not finished. Neat and tidy edges to your lawn provide that visual clarity that every garden needs. They create a definite division between grass and ornamental planting and […]
We hear the words ‘clean and green’ a lot these days. There is a lot of political talk about pollution and making our world a safer place for our children. But, did you know that simply planting and maintaining a lawn around your home could help make your patch of the planet a cleaner and […]
There’s no doubt about it, cutting the lawn is rewarding. Not only is it great to get out into the fresh air and do a little unintentional exercise, but the finished results are well worth it too. There’s just one little problem you’re faced with (or, depending on the size of your yard, it might […]
Warm days; bird songs, bees and flowers; the hum of lawnmowers – yes it’s that time of year again and everyone is out in the garden. And with the warmer weather, the grass is flourishing too – thick and fast it grows at last…!! The burning question is, how often should I mow my lawn? […]
Congratulations! Your new lawn is exactly what you envisaged – lush, thick and beautifully soft under your feet. The challenge now is, how do you maintain that perfect carpet of green? Obviously, fertiliser is going to play an important part, but where to start…? We’re all familiar with that old saying ‘prevention is better than […]
As climate change affects the world, and the world’s population increasing. It has become ever more important to minimize our carbon footprints. It is important to do our own part to ensure that our world lasts for as long as possible. Installing a lawn is a great start to helping the environment. Lawn is a […]
As we see more and more climate change and awareness spreads it is not surprising that more gardeners are turning to sustainable gardening not just as a trend but as a way of life. Creating a sustainable garden means healthy food (or flowers) for the gardener and a more sustainable and reduced carbon footprint. What […]
Grass runners are one of the ways that grass spreads and continues it’s growing. This can be great when you are trying to get your grass to cover bare patches or to take over other areas and cover large areas. That said, for many others, there are times when grass runners are not wanted, or […]
Growing grass from seed can be a trial and error process. A lot of people think you can just throw the grass around and wait a week and see new sprouts popping up. While this works in theory and can give you some coverage, it isn’t the best means to getting a lush green lawn. […]
Even a novice can have a beautiful lush green lawn if you choose the right one for your home. Lots of people don’t realize that lawns are made up of different grass varieties. Some may grow well in one climate, while others may not do as well. There are a few different factors to choosing the […]
