The Spritely lawn guide
Practical help for a lawn you can enjoy. Start with the job you have in mind, or find out what’s behind a problem patch.
What would you like to work on?
Grass seed & sowingChoose a mix, prepare the ground and help new grass establish.
Feeding your lawnUnderstand lawn feed and choose the right time to apply it.
Mowing & maintenanceBuild a routine that suits your grass and your garden.
Renovation & repairWork through thin grass, bare patches and compacted soil.
Lawn problemsUnderstand moss, weeds and the reasons grass struggles.
Through the seasonsPlan your next job around growth and the weather.
Fresh from the lawn journal
- How often should you mow a lawn?
For a conventional UK garden lawn, mowing roughly once a week or fortnight during the main growing season is a useful starting point. Change the interval when growth… Read more: How often should you mow a lawn? - Why hasn’t my grass seed germinated?
If your grass seed has not appeared, check the weather, moisture and seedbed before sowing again. Cold soil can delay emergence, and different grasses in a mix may… Read more: Why hasn’t my grass seed germinated? - Grass seed for shady lawns: what to look for
For a lawn in light or moderate shade, choose a grass seed mix intended for shady conditions and check the species and the supplier’s guidance. Fine fescues feature… Read more: Grass seed for shady lawns: what to look for - Lawn aeration: when it helps and how to do it
Lawn aeration makes holes in the soil so air and water can move more easily around grass roots. It can help where repeated foot traffic has compacted the… Read more: Lawn aeration: when it helps and how to do it - Moss in lawns: why it grows and what to do
Moss often appears where grass is thin and conditions favour moss: shade, damp soil, compacted ground or repeated wear are common clues. It can make a soft green… Read more: Moss in lawns: why it grows and what to do - What does a lawn care service do?
A lawn care service helps look after or improve grass, but the work included varies between providers. Some offer seasonal treatments; others also provide renovation work such as… Read more: What does a lawn care service do?
A little local help?
Talk to us about your lawn in Formby and L37.