
Lawn Weeds
What is a weed A weed is ‘a plant that is growing out of place’ or ‘a plant growing where it is not desired’. When we think of weeds in…

Free Resources
This is our free resources page. Here you will find hundreds of lawn, turf and garden related images. All of the images found in the galleries below are free to…

Over Seeding
What is overseeding Overseeding an already established lawn is regarded by many lawn experts as an essential task in the autumn maintenance program. Overseeding is the process of sowing new…

Lawn Fertiliser
Why turf requires fertiliser Fertiliser and nutrition plays an important role in any lawn and turf maintenance program. Without key nutrients the grass becomes weak and susceptible to turf weeds,…

Chafer Grubs
Chafer grubs are the larvae of the Chafer Beetle. There are several species found in the UK, the most common being the Cock Chafer Melolontha melolontha, which is sometimes referred…

Leather Jackets
Leatherjackets are the larvae of the crane fly (above). They lay their eggs in the turf at the end of summer, hatching shortly afterwards.[/caption] Leatherjackets Tipula Spp. are the soil-dwelling…

Scarifying Lawns
Regularly scarification is extremely beneficial to its overall health and vigour. Scarifying lawns is often referred to raking, verti-cutting and de-thatching too. All of them are pretty much the same…

Lawn Thatch
What is thatch Thatch is the accumulation of organic matter in the base of the lawn. It consists of dead or decomposing plant shoots, roots and stems. It starts to…

Lawn Weeds Identification
The correct identification of lawn and turf weeds can be difficult, as many resemble each other and have similar characteristics. This handy weed identification page covers many of the most…

Lawn Aeration
Why Aerate the lawn A regular lawn aeration program is essential for good turf health. If you ask any turf care professional what are the most important ingredients for healthy…

Lawn Disease
What is a lawn disease A lawn disease is an abnormal turf condition that has an adverse effect on the health of the grass. They are often difficult to identify…

Wildflowers
Why introduce wildflowers into your garden? In recent years, public interest in wildflower gardens and meadows has steadily grown and is now at an all time peak. Leaving a small…
