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Gardeners urged to do this simple March lawn job now – it's the secret to a greener, healthier summer
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (519+ words) As winter loosens its grip, many British lawns look flat, yellowed and muddy, hardly the lush green carpet people dream of for summer barbecues. Keen gardeners reach for the mower or fertiliser, convinced a big makeover is needed. In the…...
This simple March lawn rule quietly decides how thick your grass will be by summer – many are missing the date
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (350+ words) After a bleak UK winter, many gardeners step outside to find lawns looking yellow, patchy and flattened. Experts say those tired blades can still bounce back thicker than before if a simple 'March lawn rule' is followed at just the…...
Alan Titchmarsh urges UK gardeners to do this 3-step lawn job this March or face a summer of moss and bald patches
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (460+ words) After months of rain, shade and muddy boots, many UK lawns head into March looking more yellow than green. Moss has crept across the surface, edges have blurred into borders and there are awkward bald patches where grass has simply…...
Monty Don warns your first 2026 lawn mow could quietly wreck it – the exact moment UK gardeners should finally cut
5+ day, 53+ min ago (780+ words) Across Britain, gardeners are eyeing up waterlogged lawns and itching to wheel out the mower. After one of the soggiest starts to the year on record, the temptation in 2026 is to give the grass a hard reset with an early,…...
Don't mow your lawn before this March date – UK experts say one simple cutting trick will transform it this year
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (653+ words) Across the UK, many gardeners are eyeing up scruffy winter lawns and wondering if it is finally time to fire up the mower. After months of rain, frost and mud, a crisp first cut sounds appealing. Specialists are urging patience…...
I'm a gardening expert – this late-winter ornamental grass pruning mistake can leave your borders bare for a year
1+ week, 2+ day ago (566+ words) Late winter is when many British gardeners look at their faded ornamental grasses and itch to get the shears out. The urge to tidy is strong, the stems look dead, and a hard cut feels like the obvious fresh start....
The exact time you should stop mowing your lawn before winter, according to experts
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (690+ words) With the cooler months drawing in and autumn leaves beginning to fall, many gardeners are asking the same question: when should you give your lawn its final cut of the year Timing is everything, and getting it right can mean…...
Gardeners’ secret: the miracle fertiliser that replaces coffee grounds
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) Here's how (and why) this everyday waste item could be the secret to more vibrant blooms. Plus, unlike coffee grounds, which can slightly acidify your soil, eggshells provide a pH-neutral or even slightly alkaline boost " ideal for many flowering plants,…...
The simple September lawn rule experts say gives you greener, thicker grass by next summer
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) According to gardening experts, the secret to a thicker lawn next year is to mow regularly throughout September. It sounds simple enough, but how you mow will make all the difference. Before you just chop it right down and cross…...
Say goodbye to untidy borders, the VonHaus £55 cordless grass trimmer will have them shipshape in no time – and a battery and charger are included in the price!
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (682+ words) With summer on the way out and autumn closing in, there's lots of work to do in the garden to ready it for the colder months. And at the moment this still includes cutting the grass, as it continues to…...