There are many reasons to take up gardening, from the basic need to keep your yard tidy, to the genuine enjoyment it provides and even the health benefits of keeping active. Unfortunately, gardening is not an…
One of the most abundant organic materials that you can come across are pine needles. Being an organic material pine needles in compost ought to work well but bearing in mind the difficulty that some plants…
There is no doubt that hydroseeding does work if done properly, and it is probably the most effective method of putting down a new lawn or revitalizing an existing lawn. Indeed, hydroseeding as a process was…
The two most common ways of reinvigorating or putting down a new lawn are to lay sod or overseed it, with hydroseeding being an increasingly popular and efficient way of seeding. However, individual circumstances are likely…
Imagine stepping out onto a lush, green lawn that feels like a plush carpet under your feet. It is what we all want our lawn to look like. But if your lawn is more akin to…
Knowing after overseeding when to cut the grass could be the difference between having a beautiful lawn or destroying all of your good work. The problem is that there isn’t a definitive timescale as it depends…
After overseeding, you’ll want to water, however, when and how much should you water after overseeding will depend on a number of factors such as the type of and species of grass you have overseeded with…
Asking how long it takes for grass to grow after seeding is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string as there are so many variables involved in the process. The best you…
Laying new sod or overseeding is often a necessary part of developing and maintaining a good healthy lawn. However, it is important to follow up with good lawn care practices to avoid diminishing the effect of…
Overseeding your lawn and watering are established ways of maintaining a healthy lawn. Indeed overseeding has become an important part of good lawn care practice. The idea behind overseeding is to create a thick layer of…
A common question often asked is whether you should overseed before or after top dressing? The short answer is that you can do it either way around; however, it is generally advised that the best way…
There are many benefits to choosing to top dress a lawn. In short topdressing is beneficial because it provides nutrients to the soil, increases water retention, and suppresses weeds. It also makes the lawn appear healthier…
Yes, you can use compost for top dressing. Indeed, it is an excellent top dressing for your lawn and can be far better than commercially bought top dressings, especially if it is prepared correctly before use….
Blueberries are an acid-loving plant. Although they grow in a wide range of soil types they prefer a soil that is pH of 4.5 to 5.5. Using acidic compost for blueberries can help in providing the…
Knowing how often to turn compost depends on a number of factors such as size, the composition of the pile, and the composting process you are using. This means there is no definitive answer and you…
