Discover everything you need to know about growing your lawn.
We explain how to grow different types of grass in different climates, and how to maintain your lawn health as it grows.
Wondering what types of grass grow in the UK, or what type of grass you have in your garden? In this guide, we’ve looked at all of the popular grass species that grow in the United Kingdom. We’ve discussed the differences between them, in terms of how they look, and the types of lawn they … Read more
If you have an old bag of grass seed, and are looking to plant it or overseed your existing lawn, you might be wondering whether or not it will grow. Grass seeds do have a limited shelf life. If you plant them when they’re expired, they probably won’t germinate. You will either end up with … Read more
In the UK, your grass is very likely to stop growing in the winter. When the weather gets cold, your grass becomes dormant, helping it to see through the winter months. Here’s what you need to know about caring for your lawn in winter in the UK. When does grass stop growing? Grass stops growing … Read more
Need something to help spread salt, grass seed, or fertiliser on your lawn? In this buyer’s guide, we’ve tried to find the best lawn spreader in 2021, looking at rotary, drop, and hand held lawn spreaders. Quick comparison table BEST ROTARY SPREADER BEST DROP SPREADER BEST HAND SPREADER Best lawn spreaders Let’s begin our reviews. … Read more
If you’ve just planted new grass seeds in the autumn or winter, you might be wondering whether or not they are actually going to grow while the weather is cold. Conversely, if you live in a warmer climate, you might be wondering why your grass doesn’t grow as fast in the middle of summer when … Read more
Deciding when to water your grass can be quite tricky. You don’t want your grass to dry out in hot weather, and die. Likewise, you don’t want to give your lawn too much water, or this could cause your grass to drown, depending on the species. Here’s what you need to consider when deciding when … Read more
Do you have a bare patch in your lawn you want to cover up? Or are you just looking for the fastest growing grass seeds? The type of grass seed you plant will have a big impact on how fast you’ll have a lawn you can walk on. Here’s what you need to know when … Read more