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lawns
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Alan Titchmarsh reveals the 3 tasks you must do to your lawn before May for lush, moss-free grass
Alan Titchmarsh reveals the 3 tasks you must do to your lawn before May for lush, moss-free grass
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This one simple yet effective April lawn job makes your home instantly more attractive to buyers, say property experts
It'll make your garden look neater, whether you're selling or not
By Jenny McFarlane
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I never thought robot lawn mowers were worth the hype, but these 3 smart machines won me over
They're perfect for busy gardeners
By Sophie King
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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
By Sophie King
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How to straighten lawn edges for a perfectly manicured lawn – 4 simple steps that any gardener can master
It can make a *huge* difference
By Sophie King
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Are chafer grubs eating your lawn? 3 tell-tale signs that they’re wrecking your grass
And how to get rid of them
By Sophie King
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Don't overseed your lawn until you've done this one crucial thing for thicker, healthier grass
It could make all the difference to how well grass seed grows
By Kayleigh Dray
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The 9 best lawn mowers I'd recommend to any gardener as a Gardens Editor
My favourite tried-and-tested models
By Sophie King
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Granular vs liquid lawn fertiliser – this is the type that will green your grass the fastest
Here are the benefits of each feed
By Sophie King
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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
Steer clear of these spring lawncare mistakes...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to lay turf in spring – 6 foolproof steps to a strong new lawn that's ready to use by summer
A no-faff guide to laying grass
By Sophie King
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6 March lawn care tips that will give your grass a strong start to the year
These jobs will restore a winter-worn lawn
By Sophie King
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When to mow your grass if you have bulbs in your lawn, according to experts
Don't strike too soon...
By Sophie King
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7 lawn diseases that could be eating your grass – identify and treat them before they take over
Snow mould, fairy rings and more
By Sophie King
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My grass is really long, but as a Garden Editor, even I'm not mowing it yet
Don't jump the gun!
By Sophie King
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The 5 lawn care tasks gardeners must not ignore in November if you want a lush lawn next spring
Looking after your grass now will reap big rewards in the spring
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to cut new grass from seed – how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow
Look at the length, not the calendar!
By Sophie King
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My lawn was frazzled by the hot summer - these are the 5 autumn lawncare tips I'm using to repair it
Get your grass prepped for the new season
By Lisa Fazzani
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A wetting agent can revive and protect even the driest lawns – here's how it could benefit your garden
How lawn wetting agents work, and when to use one
By Sophie King
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How to get rid of dog urine marks on grass – the best ways to fix stains, and prevent them in the first place!
Keep those yellow patches at bay
By Sophie King
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No outside tap? Here are the best (and easiest) ways to water your garden
These are our favourite workarounds
By Sophie King
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Garden experts reveal how to achieve Wimbledon’s luscious lawn at home - all you need is this £16 product that ‘makes water wetter’
This clever product will help your grass beat the heat
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is how often you should be watering drought-tolerant plants in the garden, according to experts
Here's how to get it right
By Sophie King
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My mum used this £12 childhood toy to grow clematis, and the results were impressive – and fast!
It's my new favourite way to grow climbers
By Sophie King
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3 ways to protect your lawn in a heatwave – keep your grass healthy amid this week’s high temperatures
These tips are simple but effective!
By Sophie King
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A manual lawn mower is the low-cost alternative to modern mowers – I weighed the benefits and drawbacks
If you have considered buying a manual push mower, read about my experience and why I would (or wouldn't) recommend one
By Lindsey Davis
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How to grow borage – planting, watering and harvesting the herb that bees love
It's delicious in salads, too!
By Sophie King


