Lawn Care

How to improve Drainage in your lawn
How to improve Drainage in your lawn
Matt J Adams
Good drainage is one of the most important parts of having a great piece of grass. Especially if you want it to look great after a long, cold, dark, wet... Read more...
How to choose Your Cylinder Mower - Are they good?
How to choose Your Cylinder Mower - Are they good?
Matt J Adams
For years, I thought a cylinder mowers was just for older people who hadn't moved with the times. That was until I realised how much of a better cut they... Read more...
Coarse Grasses in lawns - How to get rid of it
Coarse Grasses in lawns - How to get rid of it
Matt J Adams
The biggest challenge with coarse grass being in the lawn is that it's very difficult to isolate from other fine-leaved grasses. That means you can't spray any selective weed killers... Read more...
Best (and worst) Grass Seed Spreaders - Hand vs Push, Rotary vs Drop
Best (and worst) Grass Seed Spreaders - Hand vs Push, Rotary vs Drop
Matt J Adams
If your lawn is over 40m2, it's a good idea to invest in a grass seed spreader to make things more efficient. They come in different forms. Some are hand-held... Read more...
Cordless Strimmers - Are they worth it? Which is best for 2024?
Cordless Strimmers - Are they worth it? Which is best for 2024?
Matt J Adams
I used to have a corded strimmer but never used it for my lawn edges. I needed to find out if cordless strimmers are actually worth it. Partly because I... Read more...
Repairing Lawns - Bare Patches, Edges & General Damage
Repairing Lawns - Bare Patches, Edges & General Damage
Matt J Adams
Your lawn is repairable - trust me. When I moved into my new home, the lawn had been left, for what seemed like years. Pure, spongy moss. Bare patches everywhere.... Read more...
Nematodes UK - How, Why & When to use on leatherjackets, grubs & ants
Nematodes UK - How, Why & When to use on leatherjackets, grubs & ants
Matt J Adams
The word nematodes is used a lot in lawn care and even gardening. But there's a specific time and place when they are most effective. That's why I'm writing this... Read more...
What to do with grass clippings - reusing, disposing & dumping
What to do with grass clippings - reusing, disposing & dumping
Matt J Adams
Every time you mow your lawn you're unconscious approach to grass clippings is probably to just check them in the bin. That's understandable but why not have a think about... Read more...
My Best Advice when cutting your grass in the UK
My Best Advice when cutting your grass in the UK
Matt J Adams
Advice when cutting your grass in the UK Follow the 1/3 Rule: Avoid cutting more than one-third of the grass blade's length at once to prevent stress on the lawn.... Read more...
When to mow the lawn after winter, seeding or overseeding
When to mow the lawn after winter, seeding or overseeding
Matt J Adams
During Winter (January/February) I don't usually recommend mowing during the Winter. Even though, contrary to belief, the grass is still likely to be growing very slowly. If you're like me,... Read more...
94 Facts About Fescue Grass Seed
94 Facts About Fescue Grass Seed
Matt J Adams
THE SPECIES Fescue grasses are known for their fine texture, making them popular for lawns and turf. They are cool-season grasses, which means they thrive in cooler climates, including the... Read more...
How much grass seed to use per m2, not too much, not too little
How much grass seed to use per m2, not too much, not too little
Matt J Adams
A lush, vibrant lawn can be the crown jewel of any landscape, creating calmness and natural beauty to outdoor spaces. The question is - how much grass seed is the... Read more...