<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Lawns ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/lawns Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Experts are urging gardeners to leave dandelions in their lawns this May – 4 benefits of the underrated garden weed, and why they're more crucial than ever ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/benefits-of-keeping-dandelions-in-your-lawn-in-may TTnuyrupdR5zqysaPFQDTH Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't waste your money on Aldi's bargain robot mower – this is the budget alternative that will make looking after your lawn effortless this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-robot-mower-alternative fUXjCrwsmNwwHybw7gSGpC Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Clover is key to a low-maintenance garden – here’s why experts say you should keep the ‘weed’ in your lawn for No Mow May ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/why-you-should-keep-clover-in-your-lawn-for-no-mow-may u63rxZH3vw2xP2dYR6NJta Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:42:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alan Titchmarsh says keeping your grass short will keep rats out of your garden – but there's a simple expert-approved fix if you're doing No Mow May ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/alan-titchmarsh-keep-rats-away-from-garden-cut-grass Gzk4VfEQNhn6qVRecFFNxj Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, lawn mowers, No Mow May is too important to skip this year – here's why experts are urging you not to cut your grass this month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/why-you-shouldnt-cut-your-grass-for-no-mow-may pMKUHeSqS5cacfXMGWm7WA Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:45:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ STIHL's new cordless grass trimmer is quieter than other models, with just as much power – it tidied my lawn edges in no time ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/stihl-fsa-50-cordless-grass-trimmer-review jWKYbybDPpJFNKv6WZGMeD Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I always thought robot lawn mowers were too complicated, but this Bosch one makes setup *so* easy – and it’s perfect for small gardens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/bosch-visimow18v-100-robot-lawn-mower-review gQiaexUQTfpcN5Cv7fFjxg Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a gardening editor and I’m waving goodbye to my lawn – Here’s why and what we're doing instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/waving-goodbye-to-my-lawn k4mfvUJMEmrqopnw9d6jEX Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 tell-tale signs that your lawn is compacted and needs aerating now to guarantee lush green grass when summer arrives ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-tell-if-your-lawn-is-compacted MWUcNKJwg9fjjp3rErYvb7 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If your grass seed isn't growing, this is the reason why – here's what you can do to fix it according experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/biggest-reason-why-you-grass-seed-isnt-growing HDrHF2LErKsifojqMMRn7U Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 'one-third rule' is crucial for cutting your grass in April – experts say it'll keep your lawn healthy and stress-free ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-height-should-you-cut-your-grass-in-april XT5ZtphDZpunRnatPehy4C Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:12:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alan Titchmarsh reveals the 3 tasks you must do to your lawn before May for lush, moss-free grass ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/alan-titchmarsh-lawn-care-april jr8XrJjQE5nZCCf2pmXV9k Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This one simple yet effective April lawn job makes your home instantly more attractive to buyers, say property experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/april-lawn-job-to-make-your-home-more-attractive-to-buyers KTuyVFNgVWAN3GC3UQQPVg Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:02:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never thought robot lawn mowers were worth the hype, but these 3 smart machines convinced me they're ideal for busy gardeners – and easy to set up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/best-robot-lawn-mowers LJHeDcaJt7bafrYyLaB455 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:13:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 lawn care tasks you must do in April to set your grass up for a strong year of lush green growth – the key jobs to start now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/april-lawn-care-tips JXLkcSEaL8NbGjb5ijsip3 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to straighten lawn edges for a perfectly manicured lawn – 4 simple steps that any gardener can master ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-straighten-lawn-edges yUFhsEuSmoeWfgTHehZH7k Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are chafer grubs eating your lawn? 3 tell-tale signs that they’re wrecking your grass – and how to get rid of them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/chafer-grubs-in-lawn 76XPW7EACT66agUuj8a8HD Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't overseed your lawn until you've done this one crucial thing – garden experts say it's vital for thicker, healthier grass ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-before-overseeding-a-lawn AMqvFhy8vwE4ZnmfLdL3wZ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Granular vs liquid lawn fertiliser – this is the type that will green your grass the fastest, according to lawn experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/granular-vs-liquid-lawn-fertiliser DryfiWDYSLZQ9S66ShLSRX Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to feed your lawn in spring for lush green grass – you’ll find this ingredient in all the best fertilisers at this time of the year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-feed-your-lawn-in-spring AL8cxbWJFgqeXrdzWF3zHX Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:59:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 4 things you should never do to your lawn in spring – experts say avoid doing these in March and you'll have thicker, healthier grass for summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/spring-lawncare-mistakes LRGkd7np4s9z94gd27FEuM Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to lay turf in spring – 6 foolproof steps to a strong new lawn that's ready to use by summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-lay-turf-in-spring jrZAUZ8TXdiNkDWtufCs4L Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you've got bulbs in your lawn, you'll need to be extra careful when it comes to the first mow of the year – here's when to do it, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-mow-your-grass-if-you-have-bulbs-in-your-lawn aGqS2xoJ9efpEetWtmfobL Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 lawn diseases that could be eating your grass – identify and treat them before they take over ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/common-lawn-diseases-in-the-uk SXvn5iPQcTq7tm45bg5pTB Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:22:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ My grass is really long, but as a Garden Editor, even I'm not mowing it yet – this is why it's such a risk in February ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/february-lawn-mowing-warning KRnp7AjnRQahVGht3yw3WG Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:35:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 5 lawn care tasks gardeners must not ignore in November if you want a lush lawn next spring ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/november-law-care-tasks DgXxfogm8pL4L8X9iF5A7A Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to cut new grass from seed – this is how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-cut-new-grass-from-seed z3vQU7CEj8UyBtgagFANRV Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My lawn was frazzled by the hot summer, but these are the 5 autumn lawncare tips I'm using to revive it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/prepare-lawn-for-autumn 7WhvaTyiKQCkCtrSAVs5Se Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ August is the perfect time to overseed a lawn, but there’s one thing you’ll need to know about sowing after a heatwave ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/can-i-overseed-my-lawn-in-august P4iCAmd3coXhqBonCbUFTc Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A wetting agent can revive and protect even the driest lawns – here's how it could benefit your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-is-a-wetting-agent-for-lawns Pv744fmuQ37ZCsZ7jJqWmU Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of dog urine marks on grass – the best ways to fix stains, and prevent them in the first place! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-dog-urine-marks-on-grass JSCvfh86x8dy9jER7sWiBC Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No outside tap? Here are the best (and easiest) ways to water your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-water-a-garden-without-an-outside-tap sjhj5dmEEvwYLThqbqX63X Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garden experts reveal how to achieve Wimbledon’s luscious lawn at home – all you need is this £16 product that ‘makes water wetter’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/wimbledon-wetting-agent oyJ58fZsWzXnuHC6NT473 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:39:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is how often you should be watering drought-tolerant plants in the garden, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-often-should-you-water-drought-tolerant-plants fE9ihtNBuCmfR8MH85TLaT Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My mum used this £12 childhood toy to grow clematis, and the results were impressive – and fast! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/using-a-slinky-to-grow-clematis vBVbhNeeu8yfo26rf79QA4 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 ways to protect your lawn in a heatwave – keep your grass healthy amid this week’s high temperatures ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-protect-your-lawn-in-a-heatwave bciWrAP72LUJdUaEvX6s84 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow borage – planting, watering and harvesting the herb that bees love ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-grow-borage QKpupSL7gusAGuWtMUXMu Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do after scarifying a lawn – 5 crucial follow-up steps for a greener, healthier lawn ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-after-scarifying-a-lawn Zc3x6WnhHE5kGNRXTM3FP6 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This watering pan test could help you figure out how much water your lawn needs – here's how it works ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/watering-pan-test YyHJhg6ydn7ZDMwqNLqegP Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling a robot lawn mower for under £200 – it's one of the cheapest on the market ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-robot-lawn-mower MEdVRc5LbzBC6C8HQk7GVD Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:45:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The red creeping thyme lawn is a beautiful new take on traditional grass – here's how to grow one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-grow-a-creeping-thyme-lawn GmqvJJbBkR9zgHzL4qxm3Q Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much to spend on a lawn mower – the ideal price range for small, medium and large gardens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-much-to-spend-on-a-lawn-mower VdkZ9rXzJDtpSTDaiZjxvS Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to sow a clover lawn for an effortless, wildlife-friendly garden – the bees will love you for it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-sow-a-clover-lawn jZrkWoCvohmjqj3w2eQuP5 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to use weedkiller on a lawn – the ideal window for cracking down on weeds is almost here ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-use-weedkiller-on-a-lawn k8jwNdrJdj8b5fnDrQNKQb Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monty Don wants you to embrace the shaggy lawn trend - and it requires little to no effort on your part ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/monty-don-shaggy-lawn-trend 2yNSnbJXHnC2FD3z6kL5y8 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to treat moss in a lawn to guarantee strong, green grass – just in time for summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-treat-moss-in-a-lawn zw5ocLFj3XYsrUUcRvuZrm Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to level a lawn — 4 tell-tale signs experts say indicate this lawncare task is overdue ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-level-a-lawn UZAvsqELc5L6i63ohdpzTk Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I scarified my lawn last year and it brought it back to life in just two weeks – it's still the greenest I've ever seen it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/lawn-scarifying-transformation NeRTyhs64PrtGPBt4Gb2da Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:00:30 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ It’s too early to cut your grass, warn lawn experts — here’s why mowing this week could damage your grass ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/too-early-to-mow-lawn-march-warning UxitZ6o3Z8QYdqqSAuQjwa Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to reseed a lawn — the perfect time to sow new grass and guarantee a lush lawn this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-reseed-a-lawn vdbUJk6gzP3Jzuud3XmCAd Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:01 +0000