by Summerhill Lawns | Jan 29, 2018 | Grass, Horticulture Industry, Maintenance
These days we take the lawnmower for granted, but how did people keep their lawns trimmed to an even height in the days before lawnmowers were invented? Up till the early 19th century, before the advent of the lawnmower, property owners used to hire gardeners to do...
by Summerhill Lawns | Dec 19, 2017 | Grass, Homes, Maintenance, Preparation
Despite what I’ve written in previous posts, it would be wrong to think you can’t ever lay turf in the winter months – you can. As long as the soil has been prepared well and the ground is free of frost, it is entirely possible to lay turf in the winter....
by Summerhill Lawns | Sep 6, 2017 | Maintenance
Once you have your lawn in place, you need to make sure it stays in tip-top shape – and that lawncare work takes quite a bit of time and effort. Which is why I’m really pleased to recommend the services of our sister company The Lawnman. If you’re like a...
by Summerhill Lawns | Aug 4, 2017 | Gardens, Maintenance
I would encourage anyone to compost their waste as it’s a great way to use waste to help improve the soil in shrubberies and flower and vegetable beds. But even though I am a fan of composting, I’ve seen many many people try it and fail over the years. That...
by Summerhill Lawns | Aug 2, 2017 | Flowers, Maintenance
We were really pleased to be able to work with Trim Tidy Towns recently, clearing away loads of scrub on the verge of Newhaggard Rd and replace it with beautiful Summerhill Lawns wildflower turf. We laid this turf back in May and it’s now transformed this area,...
by admin | Feb 14, 2017 | Maintenance, Preparation, Uncategorized
When to start your spring lawn care Here in Ireland Spring doesn’t always feel like it’s sprung, even when it has. But then when we do get a few days of blue skies with a bit of sunshine we love nothing better than heading out into the garden. Believe it or not, the...
