Tag: grass
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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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Why We Chose A Clover Lawn Instead Of Grass (This Time)
I feel like I’m about to step into an opinion minefield today. Deciding to do a clover lawn in one area of the property has been oddly polarizing. I’m not an expert, so don’t use me as your sole point of research, but we did opt for a clover lawn instead of traditional turf this…
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Is laying decking on grass a good idea? Get expert answers
Laying decking on grass might seem like a quick and easy option. It involves little or no preparation, and you can have a new deck laid in just a few hours. But, there are a few downsides that will become obvious a lot quicker than if you laid a deck the right way. You don’t…
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Is red creeping thyme a good alternative to grass?
Those of us who have all but given up on the struggle of constant lawn care may be on the lookout for a viable low-maintenance alternative. Could red creeping thyme, a native, mat-forming plant, be the very solution those plagued UK gardeners have been looking for? Before you rush outside with a shovel to dig…
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Expert lawn care calendar UK – essential monthly maintenance to ensure the healthiest grass possible
Lawns do not come without fairly substantial maintenance. But performing the right lawn care jobs can help strengthen grass and boost its ability to cope with the weather shifts over the course of a year. This lawn care calendar breaks down exactly what tasks should be performed throughout the year and when to make it…
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Why adding clover to your lawn could be the answer to health grass
As is sometimes the way with finding strokes of true brilliance, they often come from happy accidents, when you didn’t know you were looking for the answer to a problem, but when it presents itself you realise it’s too good not to share. In this instance, I was having my bi-annual check-in with Guy Barter,…