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The latest lawn news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
lawns
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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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Best lawn mowers in 2025 – I'm a gardens editor, and these are the tried-and-tested models that get my stamp of approval
I've put the best models on the market to the test with my team of reviewers
By Jenny McFarlane
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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
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This watering pan test could help you figure out how much water your lawn needs – here's how it works
Think of it as a free watering indicator...
By Sophie King
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It's No Mow May! Here's why you shouldn't cut your grass this month
Leave the lawn mower alone – it's good for the wildlife!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Aldi is selling a robot lawn mower for under £200 - it's one of the cheapest on the market
I never thought I'd see 'Aldi' and 'robot mower' in the same sentence...
By Kezia Reynolds
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The red creeping thyme lawn is a beautiful new take on traditional grass – here's how to grow one
It's effortless and unique
By Sophie King
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How much to spend on a lawn mower – the ideal price range for small, medium and large gardens
I checked in with home improvement experts to find out
By Sophie King
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When to sow a clover lawn for an effortless, wildlife-friendly garden – the bees will love you for it
You can get started this month
By Sophie King
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When to use weedkiller on a lawn – the ideal window for cracking down on weeds is almost here
Strike while the iron's hot (and when the weather isn't!)
By Sophie King
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Monty Don wants you to embrace the shaggy lawn trend - and it requires little to no effort on your part
‘You don’t need to worry or stress about it, the shaggy lawn is back.’
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to treat moss in a lawn to guarantee strong, green grass – just in time for summer
It's almost time to get started!
By Sophie King
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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
We risked scarifying during the summer – and it paid off
By Sophie King
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It’s too early to cut your grass, warn lawn experts — here’s why mowing this week could damage your grass
Don't let the sunshine fool you...
By Sophie King
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When to reseed a lawn — the perfect time to sow new grass and guarantee a lush lawn this summer
You can sow a new lawn in two key seasons
By Sophie King
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15 lawn ideas to transform your garden, from mowing techniques to grass alternatives
Give your garden a fresh new look
By Lizzie Thomson
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Gardening experts reveal how to banish moss from your lawn using washing-up liquid
Washing-up liquid is an easy way to remove moss from your lawn, but experts warn to use it with caution
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 ways to get rid of moss in a lawn – expert-approved methods to tackle the root cause and prevent it from coming back
The best natural methods to kill off moss so your grass can thrive
By Jenny McFarlane
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5 winter lawn care mistakes that could be damaging your grass, according to leading lawn experts
Watch out for these common winter lawn mishaps
By Sophie King
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8 unusual uses for a lawn mower – because they're for so much more than just cutting grass
Because there's nothing we love more than a multitasking garden tool
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to apply lawn sand to improve drainage - experts urge gardeners to complete this task in the next few days before it’s too late
Lawn sanding can prevent moss and weed growth, and leave your grass looking greener than ever
By Lauren Bradbury