The Golden Spade Award 2020 The 2020 Golden Spade Award has been quite different from what we had planned - but nevertheless a worthwhile and enjoyable campaign. Here's a summary. The Golden Spade Award 2020 The 2020 Golden Spade Award has been quite different from...

Toadstools Sometimes toadstools or mushrooms will suddenly appear in lawns. They are nothing to worry about. They spring up when conditions are just right for the spores to grow, the right moisture and temperature. And they disappear again within a few days just as...

Why use laying boards? There are a couple of reasons why you should use turf laying boards for your project. Why use laying boards? There are a couple of reasons why you should use turf laying boards for your project. 1.The turf laying boards ensure an even...

Do you sell grass seed? People often ask if we sell grass seed. The short answer is no. We buy our grass seed by the tonne in bags of 20kg which will cover 570 square metres. The mixture that we buy has been similar since the 1980s when we started growing our own...

How do I get rid of moles, humanely? Moles can create quite a big problem in lawns and gardens, and of course their mole hills are much more visible than some of the smaller pests we get in our gardens. But how can you get rid of these furry little creatures,...

Aeration, why, when and how? Aerating your turf or lawn is a great way to prep it ready for the summer months. Aeration lets air and water into the soil to encourage better root growth and allows the roots to absorb more nutrients from the soil. It is an important job...

Winter Lawn Care Winter is one of the quietest times for your lawn, you can now breathe a sigh of relief after all the hard work maintaining it throughout the summer and autumn months. You will be pleased to know you only need to carry out a few tasks before hunkering...

Autumn Lawn Care As summer dissolves into autumn and the evenings draw in, our gardens appear quieter, with diminished child’s play as children return back to school and BBQs are packed away. However, September is actually a great time for you to continue to enjoy...

Selling Your Home - The Perfect Lawn Are you looking to sell your home? Did you know having the perfect lawn can help? According to the National Association of Estate Agents a well-maintained garden can boost the value of a house by up to 10 percent. After all the...