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  Two interlinked questions that many people ask us is what are the differences between aerating, dethatching and scarifying—and how do I know which is best for my lawn? Get the choice right and you’ll see greener growth, stronger roots, and far more resilient grass through the seasons. With this in mind, let's take a [...]

  Keeping on top of leaf fall is one of those autumn jobs that can make the difference between a garden that looks loved and one that starts to appear untidy. Beyond appearances, there are practical reasons to deal with leaves, too: damp layers create slippery paths and drives, they smother lawns, and harbour pests [...]

  As summer draws to a close and signs of autumn appear, September is one of the most rewarding months to be out in the garden. The soil is still warm, rain more frequent, and cooler days make garden jobs less arduous. It’s also a crucial transitional period, when the work you do now pays [...]

  After one of the hottest, driest summers on record, many British lawns still look a little bit worse for wear. Prolonged heat left the grass brittle, patchy and starved of moisture, but as temperatures begin to drop and rainfall becomes more frequent, we’re starting to see some signs of life. With autumn just around [...]

  This weekend marks the start of the new Premier League season, and excitement is mounting across the country. Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all being tipped as potential title winners, while Aston Villa and Newcastle United certainly have the talent to spring a few surprises. And who knows—will a rejuvenated Manchester United [...]

  Keeping your lawn in pristine condition no longer has to mean giving up your weekends to physically operate your mower. That’s down to the emergence of robot lawn mowers, which do the work autonomously for you. While this has already transformed many people’s lawncare routines, the latest generation of robomows are now going one [...]

  Imagine never having to mow your lawn again—and still having lush, healthy, perfectly cut grass. That’s the reality offered by the Honda Miimo range of robotic mowers, last year’s winners of the prestigious Red Dot Award for Design. Sure to appeal to busy homeowners, seasoned gardeners, and commercial operators alike, Honda’s intelligent robot lawn [...]

  Imagine stepping outside to find your lawn perfectly trimmed—without ever lifting a finger. Welcome to the future of garden maintenance, powered by robot mowers. Whether you're a homeowner with a modest patch of grass or a facilities manager overseeing vast commercial grounds, there's now a robotic lawn mower tailormade for you. And with their [...]

  With the tennis at Wimbledon in full swing, and cricket against India about to resume, it’s the perfect time for lawncare connoisseurs to admire the sight of perfectly striped grass. As quintessentially English as strawberries and cream or an MCC silk tie, the immaculate lines seen on Centre Court or stretching across the pitch [...]

  During heatwaves, your garden plants face mounting challenges. Even the most robust perennials and resilient veggies can struggle under prolonged exposure to the searing sun and parched soil. If you’re a budding gardener, knowing how to keep your plants cool and hydrated will help them remain healthy through these difficult times. Here, we explain [...]