Browse all our lawn-care guides, from choosing grass seed to feeding and repairs.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Scarifying a lawn: when and how
Scarifying removes a build-up of dead grass, moss and other material from the lawn surface. Use a spring-tined rake for a small area or a suitable powered scarifier…
UK lawn care calendar: a month-by-month guide
A healthy lawn doesn’t need the same treatment every month. Growth, rainfall and soil conditions matter more than the date on the calendar. Use this guide to plan…
How much lawn fertiliser do I need?
For a granular lawn feed with a rate given in grams per square metre, multiply the area you are treating by the rate on the product label. Divide…