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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 care for a lawn in shade – expert tips for lush green grass in a shady gardenShady garden? No problem! You can still have the lawn of your dreams with just a few tweaks...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to aerate your lawn to let nutrients, water and air reach it better – resulting in a healthy, strong and green grassThe step-by-step guide to aerating a lawn approved by gardening experts
By Sara Hesikova
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How to get rid of leatherjackets to improve the look and health of your lawn this springAnd tips to prevent them from coming back
By Jullia Joson
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How to dethatch a lawn – the best way to get your lawn looking luscious and healthy this summerThe experts reveal their top tips for keeping your grass in tip top condition
By Ellis Cochrane
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The important reason you shouldn't cut your lawn in between downpours, according to expertsThis is why it's probably wise to avoid mowing your grass during April showers
By Amy Hunt
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How to improve drainage in a clay soil lawn and avoid a waterlogged gardenPrevent your lawn from becoming a soggy mess with these handy tips
By Ellis Cochrane
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Why is my lawn turning yellow? Experts explain how to return it to a vibrant greenLook this way if you're wondering how to fix yellow grass
By Kayleigh Dray
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We put the Hyundai HYM510SP Petrol Lawn Mower through its paces on two different lawns to see if it’s the ultimate in easy mowingWe put the Hyundai HYM510SP Petrol Lawn Mower through its paces on two different lawns to find out whether it’s the ultimate in easy mowing
By Joanne Lewsley
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Can you put garden furniture on grass? Experts warn it could be doing more harm to your lawn than you thinkIt’s probably time to move it
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to overseed a lawn to ensure lush and vibrant grass in your garden this springThe best time to sow for a beautiful lawn
By Jullia Joson
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Can I scarify a lawn in March? Experts issue warning to those attempting to scarify this monthIt’s not a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to overseed a lawn for fuller, greener, and healthier grass this springYour one-way ticket to a lush and vibrant lawn
By Jullia Joson
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How to revive your lawn after winter - a foolproof 7-step plan to bring your lawn back to lifeGive your lawn the TLC it deserves
By Lauren Bradbury
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You should never walk on grass when it’s frosty – experts agree it's a major lawncare mistakeKeen to avoid frost damage to your lawn? Here's what you need to remember
By Kayleigh Dray
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Gardener David Domoney's top 3 non-negotiables for caring for a lawn over the winter monthsThese are the golden rules to follow for a lawn that will sing this season
By Jullia Joson
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Celebrity gardener David Domoney reveals his top lawn drainage tips post-Storm CiaranPrevention is better than cure, even for gardens
By Jullia Joson
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Experts reveal what lawn fertiliser is best to use in autumn - give your grass some TLC before winterBeware: the fertiliser you use in autumn isn’t the same as the fertiliser you use in spring
By Lauren Bradbury
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Alan Titchmarsh is urging gardeners to avoid mowing the lawn on this day of the weekThis is why gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh doesn’t want you to mow your lawn on a particular day of the week
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the essential autumn lawn care tips that you need to follow this seasonThis is what you should do to your lawn this autumn season according to Monty Don and other gardening experts
By Kayleigh Dray
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Monty Don reveals the exact date you should be mowing your lawn - and it's coming up very soonOur favourite gardening guru reveals why it's finally time to dust off the lawn mower
By Katie Sims
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Neat, nimble and easy-to-use - could the Stihl RME 235 Electric Lawn Mower be perfect for smaller lawns?We tested the Stihl RME 235 to see if it's a good fit for smaller spaces
By Pete Wise
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6 low maintenance and beautiful lawn options, for anyone who’s sick of grassIn the market for a lovely and low-maintenance lawn alternative to grass? Look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How do I get rid of dandelions in my lawn? The only way to get rid of them for goodGarden experts reveal the best tried and tested methods to get rid of dandelions in a lawn for good
By Rebecca Knight
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Greenworks G24X2LM36 Cordless Lawn Mower reviewWe find out if the G24X2LM36 Cordless Lawn Mower from Greenworks does a good enough job to make the neighbours green with envy
By Steve Bradley
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How a healthy lawn can help your wellbeingWe look at how GreenThumb’s new ‘Share The Lawn Love’ campaign is helping make the lawn the centrepiece of our gardens and communities again
By Sponsored
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Here's what happened when we tried this cordless lawn mower from Greenworks - it even folds down for easy storageWe test out the mid-sized 40v mower from Greenworks to find out of its cut out for larger gardens or better put out to pasture.
By Steve Bradley
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Aldi is selling a new electric lawn mower for under £100 – it's getting rave 5-star reviewsGet ahead of lawn maintenance this year at a price that can't be beaten
By Jullia Joson


