An alphabetical guide for the winter garden
An alphabetical guide for the winter garden A – Asparagus crowns (clumps of roots) can be planted into well-manured trenches. B – Bindii appears in the lawn at this time of year. Remove it with Yates BuffaloPro or Bindii & Clover Killer. C – Citrus scale – white flecks on [...]
How to build a sand pit
A sand pit is a great way to provide your children with a play area that you can monitor whilst they enjoy hours of activities. It is also a step‐by‐step project that you can complete together with your children. STEP 1.CHOOSE YOUR SITE Choose the site for your sand pit, [...]
Laying Your New Lawn
Laying Your New Lawn Lawn Preparation Great lawns perform both as a functional open space or play area within your property whilst providing an aesthetic form in the foreground or background of a garden. The key factor responsible for long term lawn care is adequate drainage. This must ensure that [...]
Sowing a New Lawn
Sowing a New Lawn Although new lawns are commonly established from turf, many large areas are established from seed. Early Autumn and Spring are excellent times of the year to sow a new lawn. The seed will germinate readily if the ground is warm. Your lawn will be expected to [...]