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Evergreen Feed & Weed

On 13/08/2012 in forum

On saturday i put some feed & weed on the lawn, it then rained a couple of hours after and most of yesterday afternoon. I have noticed large black patches forming where the main consentration of weeds are bit it seems to be turning the grass black


Non flowering Crocuses?

On 25/03/2012 in forum

Hi...We have put Crocuses in the lawn area....what ares the rules re. mowing after flowering....all of last years have failed to flower..am I mowing too early? thanks ian Try & leave the lawn until the crocus leaves have died down & dont use lawn


Talkback: How to lay lawn turf

On 24/11/2011 in forum

I have a very uneven lawn. I am thinking of using a glyosphate weedkiller to till the existing lawn and weeds, then rotovate the area, level it and then lay new turf. Would this work? And how long do I need to leave between using the glyosphate


Around the garden job checklist - week 15

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Remove winter grime from patios and terraces with a pressure washerSow new lawns, choosing a grass mix that suits the type of lawn you wantSnip plain green shoots off variegated shrubsMow lawns on dry days if grass is growing stronglyDig out couch


Speedwell

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

Speedwell (Veronica spp) is an annual weed that spreads through lawns and borders, and has attractive tiny blue flowers. It spreads by seed in spring and autumn to form plants with strong tap roots. Speedwell appears in lawns as individual plants


Common daisy

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Lawns

.Apply a systemic weedkiller to the foliage of daisies in paving or flowerbeds. On lawns, use a selective lawn weedkiller or a lawn feed and weed product.established flowerbeds, cultivated ground, cracks in paving, garden walls, lawnsspring, summer, autumn


Clover

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

Clover, most commonly Trifolium repens, is a perennial weed with shamrock-like leaves and fragrant white flowers. It colonises gardens and lawns using runners that fix into the ground, and competes with other plants for space to grow. Once it


Self-heal

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a tenacious perennial weed that loves lawns and will stick close to the ground in order to survive even the closest mowing - it will even flower on 3cm-high flower spikes to ensure survival of its species. It spreads


How to repair a lawn patch

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Lawn care

Bare patches can appear in your lawn after a thorough raking, where the grass is undernourished or where it's been worn out. These gaps should be reseeded or returfed to prevent moss and weeds colonising the soil and to allow your lawn to look its


Around the garden job checklist - week 29

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Pick herbs, lavender and everlasting flowers to hang and dryBe on the lookout for developing pest problems and take actionDig out problem lawn weeds or treat with weedkiller Re-seed bare patches in lawnsWash out pond filtersWater hydrangeas with a


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