The media has been filled with numerous articles, photos and videos highlighting the widespread infestation of Leatherjackets in lawns throughout the UK. Numerous TikTok videos display lawns being utterly devastated by these lawn grubs, while tabloid media show the devastation Leatherjackets can inflict upon once lush, green lawns.  What are Leatherjackets?   Leatherjackets are the larvae of crane flies, also known as daddy longlegs. They are cylindrical, legless insects  (with no visible head) up to 30mm long with tough, leather-like skin, typically found in soil and gras ..read more

GreenThumb’s Oasis Water Conserver Treatment has long been one of our most popular treatments, and a fantastic solution to helping your lawn make the most out of less water. Here at GreenThumb, we’re conscious of water usage and of course ensuring our customers have the healthiest, greenest lawn possible. This is where our Oasis treatment helps. This specialised water conserver treatment is applied as a liquid spray all over your lawn. Oasis complements your regular watering regime, keeping your grass hydrated and healthy, meaning you’ll need to water up to 80% less. Over recent years, we have ..read more

Gardens can be a brilliant place to escape to, especially when accompanied by a lush lawn. However, a lawn is much more than aesthetically pleasing, it has been proven to both improve your physical and mental wellbeing. It takes time and skill to achieve a lush lawn which can be demanding for busy homeowners. Correct mowing and watering are not enough if you want a beautiful centrepiece. Feeding and Aeration and Scarification are essential to keeping your lawn looking its best, that’s where a Lawn Care company can help – GreenThumb. GreenThumb Experts For over 36 years, GreenThumb have been ex ..read more

We are welcoming Spring with open arms. Spring not only brings a welcome change in weather and a burst of colour but there’s something about the sight of a lush green lawn that brings us a sense of achievement and enjoyment. Beyond being a visual delight, healthy lawns provide a sanctuary for relaxation, recuperation, and socialising. As the season of growth unfolds, here’s our Spring Lawn Care tips that not only nurture the health of our lawns but also contribute to our overall wellbeing.  One of the most important lawn care jobs for a good-looking lawn is correct and regular mowing. Al ..read more

Very soon we'll be heading into spring, and after the recent cold, snowy weather, we will be welcoming this season with open arms. Spring is a great season for our lawns. For many, a luscious green lawn is the main feature of our gardens come the warmer months and spring is the best time to achieve this. Knowing what your lawn needs this spring and knowing how to treat it correctly will bring you a sense of achievement and enjoyment. Here are our spring lawn care tips for a fresh-looking lawn… Clean up  Your lawn will be shouting out for a mighty clean-up. Whether it’s leaves, twigs, or o ..read more

I know summer may feel far away, but it’s best to be prepared. It’s time to start thinking about saving rainwater ready for the garden’s thirstiest months.  Water is a precious resource and in the summer months more areas are implementing hosepipe bans due to increasing temperatures. It’s important we are not wasteful with our water supply.   As our summers become hotter and drier, many lawns are not surviving due to lack of water. Just like us, our lawns need water.   The UK weather is unpredictable, but we can all agree we do experience a lot of rainfall. Installing ..read more

With the weather still cold and grey, we are longing for Springs arrival. Although the weather is not inviting, it’s still worthwhile taking care of your lawn now, so we can enjoy it when the better weather returns. Between January and March, we will be getting U.K. lawns ready for Spring with our Spring Ready treatment. This treatment features a dual conditional release – meaning it will only release its nutrients when the conditions of moisture and warm soil temperatures are perfect. If the conditions change, the fertiliser will stop releasing its nutrients and wait until the perfect time to ..read more

Water is a precious resource and with more areas implementing hosepipe bans due to increasing temperatures it’s important we are not wasteful with our water supply.  It’s time to start thinking about saving rainwater ready for the garden’s thirstiest months. As our summers become hotter and drier, many lawns are not surviving due to lack of water.  The UK weather is unpredictable, but we can all agree we do experience a lot of rainfall. Installing a water butt allows us to catch this rain and feed our lawns throughout the dry weather.   Benefits of a water butt Reduces water wa ..read more

Moss will find its way onto roofs, walls, pavements, rocks, and even the bottom of lakes and ponds, not to mention our lawns. While it can be beautiful in certain settings, like cloaking a forest floor or hugging a tree, the small flowerless plants lose their appeal when they invade less desirable spaces, such as our gardens and lawns. Opinions about moss vary, some people love it while others loathe it. Moss can however be problematic for those who want a thriving lawn because the presence of moss can sometimes suggest underlying issues. Moss will compete against your grass for growing space ..read more

Introducing our newest treatment option to the table – Lawn Refresh. In response to the ever-shifting weather conditions, we’ve noticed a surge in lawns facing challenges like unwanted grass species, thatch buildup, moss invasion, compacted soil, and various other issues affecting a lawns overall well-being and appearance. Lawn Refresh vs. Lawn Makeover GreenThumb’s Lawn Refresh is different from GreenThumb’s Lawn Makeover. A Lawn Makeover is when your lawn is just simply beyond repair. Distinguishing itself from the intensive Lawn Makeover, our Lawn Refresh steps in precisely when your lawn i ..read more