Lawn Care

UK Grass Seed 101: Which type is best for you?
UK Grass Seed 101: Which type is best for you?
Matt J Adams
From Fescues to Ryes, there are hundreds of types of grass seed on the domestic UK market. That's why this article is written to help you choose EXACTLY which ones... Read more...
Best 100% Organic Fertiliser Alternatives to use as Lawn feed
Best 100% Organic Fertiliser Alternatives to use as Lawn feed
Matt J Adams
Undertaking 100% organic gardening can feel like a long way off when you don't know much about it. Even more so when there are so many non-organic products on the... Read more...
Best Lawn Fertiliser Spreaders Compared
Best Lawn Fertiliser Spreaders Compared
Matt J Adams
Spreading fertiliser evenly across your lawn is ABSOLUTELY essential to creating a nice looking lawn. And there's a reason for that... Because if it's not spread evenly, it can cause... Read more...
How to fertilise the lawn for SUPERB Results
How to fertilise the lawn for SUPERB Results
Matt J Adams
Fertiliser can be confusing. Especially when it comes to NPK - whaaat? Actually, when it's broken down, it's not that bad really. Fertiliser has one main function when it comes... Read more...
How to stop birds eating your Grass Seed
How to stop birds eating your Grass Seed
Matt J Adams
When you sow grass seed, you want to give it the best chance of survival against the competition in the soil. Though the soil isn't the only challenge. You're also... Read more...
Lawn Sand - What, Why, When & How to apply
Lawn Sand - What, Why, When & How to apply
Matt J Adams
But first, here's the number one reason for using sand on your lawn Using Sand can cure a recurring moss problem in your lawn By following the below process, you'll... Read more...
Spring Lawn Renovation for Shade & Wet Areas - Step by Step
Spring Lawn Renovation for Shade & Wet Areas - Step by Step
Matt J Adams
So, you've laid new turf or even sown seed. You created a lush lawn last year, the Winter's come and gone and we're heading into the new, warm season. BUT!... Read more...
How to care for newly laid turf - Mowing Seeding & Watering
How to care for newly laid turf - Mowing Seeding & Watering
Matt J Adams
So, you pay hundreds of pounds to have turf laid because you know it will look great immediately. Don't be fooled by the short term success of turf though. If... Read more...
Month by Month UK Lawn Care Calendar
Month by Month UK Lawn Care Calendar
Matt J Adams
  This post is written as an accompany to my other post - How to take care for my lawn year round     Download FREE PDF Calendar  January Lawn... Read more...
De-thatching - 4 ways to remove lawn thatch in UNDER 10 minutes
De-thatching - 4 ways to remove lawn thatch in UNDER 10 minutes
Matt J Adams
So, you've been maintaining your lawn as much as possible through Spring, Summer and Autumn. Yet you step out onto the lawn on a crisp late Autumn day, only to... Read more...
My Lawn Care Diary: October 2021
My Lawn Care Diary: October 2021
Matt J Adams
So, it's now coming to the end of October and, if I'm honest, I've been doing things slightly later in the year than I would have liked. It's not always... Read more...
Weed & Feed for lawns - DO you or DON'T you?
Weed & Feed for lawns - DO you or DON'T you?
Matt J Adams
The big question - Should I weed and feed or should I weed THEN feed? In this article, I'm going through all the pros and cons of using weed and... Read more...