Category: Lawns
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My mum’s gardening hack showed me the surprising benefits of moles in your lawn
As a garden writer and editor, the view I’ve always taken on molehills is that, like other pests like garden slugs, people are keen to prevent them. But a recent visit to my mum’s house made me do a complete 180 on how I see these little piles of soil. I happened to casually mention…
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My mum’s gardening hack showed me the surprising benefits of moles in your lawn
As a garden writer and editor, the view I’ve always taken on molehills is that, like other pests like garden slugs, people are keen to prevent them. But a recent visit to my mum’s house made me do a complete 180 on how I see these little piles of soil. I happened to casually mention…
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Can you lay turf over grass? Experts weigh in on this method
The temptation when you’re looking at your patchy lawn is to want to cover it all up and start again by laying a fresh patch of turf. Whilst the experts I spoke to say it’s possible to do, it’s not generally recommended if your lawn is to fully establish and thrive long-term. “While it is…
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Is my grass dormant or dead? Experts share how to revive
Knowing whether your grass is dead, or simply playing at it, is key to whether or not it can be restored to full health. Brown, brittle grass may look sickly but the roots underneath the soil can still be ticking away, meaning that all is not lost. The solution doesn’t always lie in giving your…
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Ellen DeGeneres’s ‘Sheepocalypse’ in the Cotswolds
In a bid to make lawn care more sustainable at her countryside home in the Cotswolds, Ellen DeGeneres tried swapping out the lawnmower for a flock of sheep. The idea was simple – let the animals graze the grass, naturally maintaining the lawn without fuel, noise, or effort. “Turns out my lawn mowing skills are…
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Should you mow your lawn in a heatwave? Experts advise
When temperatures soar in the UK, the first thing we want to do is take to our gardens. But whilst this is a time of great enjoyment for us, heatwaves can spell disaster for our lawns. Whilst regular mowing is something that experts generally agree on as an essential summer lawn care task, this all…
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How to get rid of mushrooms in your lawn
The recommended method for how to get rid of mushrooms in your lawn is fairly simple and involves removing them manually using a common garden tool. How effective the method is can depend on the conditions when removing your mushrooms and the severity of the infestations. All kinds of grass, including artificial lawns, can be…
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What is an Irish moss lawn and how do you care for one?
While everyone loves the idea of an expanse of lush green lawn the truth is it’s hard to keep one looking pristine due to a combination of factors, but especially wear and tear, weed invasion and brown patches in hot summer weather. Keeping a traditional turf lawn looking good is a costly and time-consuming business.…
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What is an Irish moss lawn and how do you care for one?
While everyone loves the idea of an expanse of lush green lawn the truth is it’s hard to keep one looking pristine due to a combination of factors, but especially wear and tear, weed invasion and brown patches in hot summer weather. Keeping a traditional turf lawn looking good is a costly and time-consuming business.…