Here’s a boring fact that most lawn owners don’t know: there are over 600 species of moss in Ireland. What most lawn owners do know, is that moss is a pain in rear end. It’s hard to get rid of and it loves the wet. It also loves shade and if you...
Dogs and lawns can be a disastrous combination. They don’t mean to, but dogs can be hell on lawns. For dogs, lawns are absolutely the most natural place to urinate. And being high in nitrogren, dog pee can do real damage to the lawn, especially if your dog insists on...
Should anyone be growing flowers for picking? A lot of gardeners regard it as a bit of a crime to pick flowers from the garden. As far they are concerned, flowers belong where they have been planted, and if you pick them, you are helping to ruin the beauty that they...
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....
Lawn: it’s not just about grass! Grass lawns have been around for a very long time – over a thousand years or so. In mediaeval times, the word ‘launde’ referred to clear areas around castles. And there is mention of the game of lawn bowls being played as...