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Lawns suffer in UK drought

8. July 2010

Brown lawns are as one of the pet hates for many English gardeners. In the past few weeks of very dry weather, I have noticed my neighbours spending hours watering their lawn every day with a sprinkler and a hose.This is such a waste of water. Most lawns are tough and will survive long periods of [...]

Wimbeldon grass court debate

28. June 2010

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Wimbeldon is now the only major tournament in the world played on grass courts.The financial and environmental cost of keeping the courts looking immaculate is extremely high - around 3,000 gallons of water are used during Wimbledon fortnight to keep them in peak condition. http://aeltc2010.wimbledon.org/en_GB/about/infosheets/grasscourts_general.html Wonder what will happen to Wimbeldon’s over-watered lawns [...]

Fathers Day and Lawns

20. June 2010

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The male population of the UK seems to have an obsession with neat and tidy lawns - almost as annoying as the football mania which is affecting most men in England at the moment. Maintaining a healthy lawn doesn’t have to involve using chemicals and artificial fertilisers .There are plenty of ways to maintain your lawn [...]

Lose the Lawn?

2. June 2010

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“Lose the Lawn” is an American campaign that is gaining momentum as water restrictions force gardeners, expecially in California, to re-think how they maintain their green spaces. http://www.losethelawn.com/ http://www.seabreezenurseries.com/FireYourLawnGuys.htm If you can’t bear to loose your lawn just yet, here are some tips for looking after it over the summer: JUNE/JULY LAWN DIARY By now you are probably mowing the [...]

Month by Month Lawn Calendar

1. May 2010

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This is the Global Gardening Lawn Calendar. Every month, I will post a short blog about how to manage your lawn at that time of year. The idea is to help you think about how much time and money your lawn takes to look after. 36% of gardeners report that their lawns grow all year and 44% say [...]

Lawn Calendar - May

1. May 2010

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Regular mowing once a week is normal at this time of year but remember to leave the height of the cut at least 1 inch or more. Varying the direction of the cut helps the lawn to grow evenly. If the lawn is dry don’t start to water it too much as this can be more [...]

Lawn Diary - April

1. April 2010

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This month is a good time to use an organic fertiliser but only apply when the lawn is dry but the ground is moist . Be prepared to water again in 2/3 days if it has not rained to make the fertiliser more effective. The soil should be starting to warm up during April so fill in any bare [...]

Lawn Calendar - March

1. March 2010

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Lawns start growing as soon as the days get longer and weather conditions improve. If you think your lawn needs a trim at this time of year then make sure the blades are at the highest setting and try not to do it more than twice during March. Grass needs to adapt to warmer temperatures [...]

Lawn Calendar - January/February

1. January 2010

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This is the time of year with very little lawn maintenance as the ground will probably be wet or frosty. It is best to avoid using the lawn in these conditions as it damages easily. I read somewhere that light brushing is a good way to remove dew and surface moisture on fine lawns but hopefully [...]

Lawn Calendar - Nov/Dec

1. November 2009

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You shouldn’t have to mow your lawn now as it will have stopped growing for the winter but there is still work to be done to keep your lawn in tip-top condition Aeration Aeration is as much a part of looking after your lawn at any time of the year as it is in autumn but with [...]