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 Winter. That said, getting good drainage isn’t always easy. That’s why I’ve written this post. Initially to help you flesh out exactly how to find out if your drainage is poor. Also what the problem might be. Then, I’ll give you some ideas to help you find the right solution. If you implement them, I guarantee you’ll have a banging lawn the following Spring. Like most things, there are two ways you can go with drainage in your lawn. Solve the ..read more

Blood, Fish & bone is a 100% organic plant feed that’s very similar to what’s normally known as your ‘general’ or ‘balanced’ fertiliser. It’s designed to help the plant photosynthesise so it produces stronger roots, bigger produce or blooms and healthier foliage. Many gardeners are familiar with Grow More. Another balanced fertiliser. However is choosing blood, fish and bone a better way to go? And if so, in which ways is it more sustainable and helpful in the long term? Ultimately, choosing 100% organic gardening is a choice that will be made by you. Many people will choose organic for di ..read more

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 give compared to your everyday (and probably the most popular), rotary mowers. These days, though cylinder mowers come in sooo many difference shapes, sizes and even massive price differences. So, what’s the true difference between each of these and if you want one, which one is best for you? So, in this article I’m touching on the pros and cons of using a cylinder mower, why you should or shouldn’t use one and at the end, I’ll share my exper ..read more

Soil pH is arguably the most important factor when it comes to whether your plants thrive or not. If you get a new plant. The first thing you should do is find out whether it prefers neutral, acidic or alkaline soil. So, in this article I’m explaining why soil pH is important and how to test it to make sure you get the best pH for your soil and plants. I’ll also give you ways to modify it for best results and give you a few plants which like specific types of soils. Firstly, what the heck is the pH scale and why does it matter to soil? Simply put, the pH scale is a grading from 1 to 14 which t ..read more

Contrary to popular belief (and what many websites tell you), you shouldn’t be applying bonemeal every 6 weeks in the growing season. In fact, you only need to apply it once per year at most. It can also be used when planting new shrubs or when placing bulbs during Autumn or Spring. That’s why I’m writing this article. To help you manage your organic plant feeding programme to include bonemeal alongside the other specific nutrients. Bonemeal is a strong, slow-release plant feeding mineral that when over-used can damage your plants. Firstly, How’s it produced and what makes it organic? Bone mea ..read more

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 because they just won’t do anything. On the other hand. If you use full-on weed killers, you’ll kill the grass you want to keep. So, in this post I’m giving you full insight on how to keep coarse grasses at bay and how to get rid of them once they do appear in your lawn. I’ll also share a few tips and tricks to save you from doing either of the above. A sure-fired way to disguise them from view. Firstly, What do c ..read more

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 and some you push along with wheels. Some fling the seed out using a rotary mechanism whereas others sprinkle or drop the seed in one spot. So, The question is: Which grass seed spreader is best for you and how do you choose yours? That’s why I’m writing this post. I aim to guide you in the right direction to help you decide which product is best for you. Whether you have a 50m2 lawn of 2,000m2 lawn . There’s a spreader out there for you ..read more

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 couldn’t be bothered getting it out. Partly because the line on it was useless. Partly because I just enjoyed doing the edges with the manual lawn edging shears. That’s changed now. Since investing in a 40V cordless Worx strimmer, I now use it every time I do the edges of my lawn. And probably won’t ever go back to the manual way. So, in this post I’m sharing a full review of my own experience in buying and using a cordless strimmer. I’ll look ..read more

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. I thought it wasn’t revivable. I know now, that it probably was. I’m also pretty sure yours is easily repairable. Meaning you don’t need to start from scratch. As long as you’re happy with the foundation of where the lawn is, you can revive it. So, in this post I’m sharing the exact steps on how to do it. It’s pretty easy too, so keep reading. The big problem with lawns (+ my story) I love caring for my lawn and work (fairly) hard e ..read more

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 article. To help you know when to use nematodes and how to use them so they are most effective. So, what actually are nematodes? Ultimately, Nematodes are a 100% organic way of controlling pests in your garden. They are a type of parasitic ringworm. They’re fatal to many pests found in and around the garden and in particular our domestic lawns. Essentially they will kill a pest by releasing bacteria into it’s body before eating it up ..read more