Tag: lawn
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Lawn Equipment Safety: 6 Common Risks and How to Avoid Them
If you’re doing construction renovations, you’re probably doing it to make the building look more attractive. But in order to do so, you also need to take care of the landscape – starting with the lawn. String trimmers and mowers make yard work faster and easier, but if they aren’t used properly, they can also…
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Why Modern Architecture Needs Smart Lawn Maintenance
When people think about architecture, they usually picture facades, floorplans, and skylines. But ask any architect or designer worth their salt, and they’ll tell you that the environment surrounding a structure matters just as much as the materials used to build it. A well-designed building doesn’t stand in isolation—it’s part of a landscape. And that…
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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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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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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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What to do after scarifying your lawn to help it recover
Scarifying a lawn is a job which lawn care experts all agree is essential for the health of your grass. But what to do after scarifying your lawn? Once the dead grass and moss has been removed, you might be alarmed at the dead-looking patches that are left behind after scarifying. Don’t be – lawn…
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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.…