lawns
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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!
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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
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August is the perfect time to overseed a lawn, but there’s one thing you’ll need to know about sowing after a heatwave
Keep a watering can handy!
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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
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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
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No outside tap? Here are the best (and easiest) ways to water your garden
These are our favourite workarounds
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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How to grow borage – planting, watering and harvesting the herb that bees love
It's delicious in salads, too!
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What to do after scarifying a lawn – 5 crucial follow-up steps for a greener, healthier lawn
These tasks will give your grass an extra boost
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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...
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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!
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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...
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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
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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
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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!)
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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.’
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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!
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When to level a lawn — 4 tell-tale signs experts say indicate this lawncare task is overdue
All the indicators you need to know it's time to get started
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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
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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...
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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
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15 lawn ideas to transform your garden, from mowing techniques to grass alternatives
Give your garden a fresh new look
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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
