How to scarify a lawn
Scarifying should be an important part of a lawn maintenance routine. It can leave the lawn looking patchy and unattractive; don’t worry though, this appearance is temporary and for the greater good. By removing the build-up of dead grass, moss and weeds you are providing the healthy grass a better opportunity to strengthen and develop […]
What causes toadstools in a lawn?
First things first, toadstools or mushrooms as they’re also sometimes referred to, are usually a good sign that a lawn is healthy; they are only temporary and not something to be too concerned about. Toadstools found in lawns are generally fairly small and brown in colour and will occur in most lawns at some point […]
How To Apply Mulch – A Step By Step Guide
what is mulching? A mulch is a loose material, either biodegradable or non-biodegradable, that is used to cover the surface of the soil or compost. Mulching is the act of applying the mulch to an area. biodegradable mulch or non-biodegradable mulch? Typical biodegradable mulches include bark, wood chips, straw and compost, which will all break […]
When is the best time of year to lay turf?
Turf can be laid any time of year except on to frozen ground, however ideal times to lay turf are in early-mid autumn and early spring, when the ground is relatively warm – which will promote new root growth – and increased rainfall may reduce the need for manual watering. Laying turf at these times of […]
Transforming a chicken pen with hardwood play chip
Winter 2020/21 – my 14 chickens were under giant nets, appropriated from fruit cages, under instruction from DEFRA to try and prevent the spread of bird flu. The nets served to keep the wild birds out but also acted as giant collection centres when the snow came. The snow settled heavily into them and despite […]