Mowing a lawn can be a huge task, especially when you consider the time taken to rake the lawn and pick up all the clippings, too. However, it might pleasantly surprise you to know that most lawns are healthier when the clippings are left in situ, making the task of mowing your lawn not quite […]
There are certainly some periods during the day in which you shouldn’t mow your lawn, and while it may not always be convenient for you, it’s important that you adhere to the timetable to prevent damaging your lawn. Early morning mowing: This is often considered to be the very worst time to mow your lawn, […]
Many don’t realize that the soil in which the grass of our lawns grows in, is alive and teeming with microorganisms. Made up of sand, clay, silt, organisms and organic material, the soil is in fact a mini ecosystem right in your back yard. With the organic material and microorganisms, soil is set apart from […]
During the cold winter months, lawn mites may not be so prevalent since they don’t like water, moisture or snow, but that doesn’t mean that you should drop your guard. Any areas of your lawn that might dry out on a sunny day, whether the temperature is cold or not, will immediately become susceptible to […]
If your neighbour’s lawn is looking much better than yours, you’re probably wondering how they’ve achieved it and how you can achieve the same for yours. However, it may not be as simple as leaning over your neighbours fence one fine morning, admiring their lush, green lawn and casually enquiring as to what they’ve done […]
If you’ve recently gotten some new turf laid, you’ll want to know how best to care for it so that it not only survives, but thrives, and gives you a lush looking lawn for many years to come. Here are some top tips for caring for turf: Watering your turf: Did you know that a […]
Avoiding pesky weeds and diseases from thriving on your lawn is easy if you mow the grass properly. When you cut the grass to a recommended height, you enable it to have more exposure to the essential sunlight and nutrients that it requires to become lush, bouncy and green; a pleasure to walk on in […]
For a lush, green and healthy lawn, it’s imperative that you know how to properly irrigate it. Developing sensible watering habits is the quickest way to maintaining your lawn and make it more resistant to unwanted weeds, diseases and drought. To avoid making any catastrophic lawn watering blunders, read on to know just how you […]
It can be so hard to buy the perfect gift for some friends and relatives, and we might spend hours, days and even weeks, racking our brains trying to come up with something unique and exciting that nobody else will buy for them. If it’s a close friend or relative, then it can be even […]
During the colder months, many folks don’t even give their lawns a second thought, since they’re used far less frequently at this time of year. However, when the snow begins to melt and your lawn finally begins to show again, you may have left it too late to get the kind of lawn care you […]
