August is the last official month of summer, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy your garden while it’s still at its best. Children are on school holiday, lawns are in full use, and there’s plenty of delicious fruit and veg to fill your dinner plate. If you’re planning a holiday in August, remember to get a friend or family member to water your lawn whilst away.   Timely Tips August isn't the time to take your eye off the ball in the garden. Here are some of the main jobs: Top up ponds and bird baths regularly. Water fruit and veg plants daily. Prune all summer flowering shrubs, such as c ..read more

Did you know…… Edwin Beard Budding was the English inventor of the lawnmower back in 1830 Budding had the idea of the lawnmower after seeing a machine in a local cloth mill which used a cutting cylinder (or bladed reel) mounted on a bench to trim the irregular nap from the surface of woollen cloth and give a smooth finish. Budding's mower was designed primarily to cut the lawn on sports grounds and extensive gardens, as a superior alternative to the scythe, and was granted a British patent on 31 August 1830. It took ten more years and further innovations to create a machine that cou ..read more

As the nights get lighter and the days get slightly warmer, you will start to see more and more of flying friends appearing in and around your garden.   In 2020 there was estimated to be around 5.5 million different insect species, having around 27,000 living in the UK. This week’s blog we thought we would put some information together about our top 5 insects you we guarantee you will see in your garden this year.   1: DRAGONFLIES Did you know that Dragonflies were some of the first winged insects to evolve, some 300 million years ago? Modern dragonflies have wingspans of only two to ..read more

These past few weeks we have been blasted with some toasty weather, with the summer far from over here are some great tips to keep your garden healthy in the heat. Whilst many of us may be basking in the sun as temperatures soar the savvy gardener should not ignore their precious plants. Some plants may become vulnerable in sunny spells, many will quickly dry out when hot weather strikes. So what can you do to help your garden:   Water wisely Rather than watering every day, it’s much better to give your plants a thorough watering once a week. An inch of water a week is ideal.  It is ..read more

By Jane Doe, Community Health Advocate, Greenfield District School gardens offer a vibrant, hands-on way to enrich educational experiences and bring classroom lessons to life. These green spaces allow students to dive into practical learning, nurturing not only plants but also values like responsibility, teamwork, and respect for nature and each other. Evidence shows that gardens can boost learning outcomes and align with educational standards, making them a powerful tool for schools. From veggies and fruits to herbs, these gardens are key in promoting better eating habits, understanding loca ..read more

On the 14th and 15th of January, Lawn Stripes And Hedges Ltd had the pleasure for the second year running to take part in the Christmas tree collection which is organised by East Cheshire Hospice.   Wind and rain did not stop volunteers who turned the East Cheshire Hospice tree collection into another major triumph. Over the weekend more than 6,000 trees were collected, and it is believed to be the largest scheme of its kind in the WORLD (impressive right) Around £150,000 was raised as more than 250 volunteers staged a military-style operation to collect Christmas trees in a fleet of van ..read more

Lawn Stripes And Hedges proudly focus on doing their very best as a company to protect the environment whilst continuing to do what we do best but on a eco-friendly basis. According to Swedish study’s, operating a typical lawn mower for just one hour can produce the equivalent hydrocarbons as driving a car for 93 miles, this just goes to show that the environmental impact of using lawn mowers can really add up. If you are already concerned about the carbon footprint from your driving, it’s also worth while looking at what’s lurking in your shed and garage because believe it not but other item ..read more

In this week’s blog, we look at caring for a new lawn in the first few weeks after your turf is laid and how to maintain your lawn to keep it healthy. A new lawn from turf is a good investment and it makes perfect sense that you will want to make sure that it performs as well as it can. Get your lawn off to a good start with our top tips for keeping grass healthy. There are 5 rules to caring for new turf Water regularly, never let the ground dry out Keep off the grass until it has rooted in Mow little and often once the grass is growing well Top up soil nutrient levels to encourage strong ro ..read more

Mark Marshall - Managing Director (A.K.A The Captain) Back in 2019 Mark decided to leave his full-time sales role to pursue his passion for gardening. Starting off as a one-man band, Mark can proudly say he has expanded the company with a fantastic team of multiple lads that are transforming people’s gardens every day. After winning top 3 landscapers in Macclesfield for the second year running it’s safe to say any Lawn Care, landscaping and general garden maintenance needs, Lawn Stripes And Hedges Ltd is your go to company. Marks’s hobbies: Gym Spending time with the family Walking the dog ..read more