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Drought-Tolerant Lawn Grasses — 5 Green Covers That Will Thrive In Dry Conditions
If you're dealing with a heated climate, or tired of your lawn suffering in the summer, why not opt for these low maintenance "dry" grasses instead of the standard?
By Jacky Parker Published
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7 Things You Should Do for Your Lawn in August — Good Habits That Will Result in Resilient Turf
Give your grass the care it needs and it will bounce back after a hot summer of activities
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Store a Lawn Mower — Ideas That Will Keep It Running Its Best for Longer
Safe and secure lawn mower storage ideas will extend the life of your grass cutter and make your green space look as lush as ever
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Repair a Dog-Damaged Lawn — 3 Steps to Return Your Grass to Its Former Glory
Contrary to popular belief, you can have a dog and a perfectly manicured lawn all at the same time — here's how to fix damage caused by your pets
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Grow and Care for a Corsican Mint Lawn — Transform Your Boring Turf Into a Leafy Green Haven
If you're looking to replace your turf for a sustainable corsican mint lawn, then you've come to the right place! Here's how you can do just that, according to a professional landscaper
By Matilda Bourne Published
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This is the Best Way to Replace Lawn With Native Plants, Says a Sustainable Landscaper
Want to make your garden more sustainable but don't know where to start? Take a look at our expert guide to installing and maintaining a native plant lawn
By Matilda Bourne Published
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7 Things to Do for Your Lawn in July to Keep Your Grass Healthy in Hot Weather
Follow these simple steps to maintain your lawn during this hotter month to ensure your grass stays looking its best
By Jacky Parker Published
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4 Lawn Care Tasks You Need To Do in June — Follow These Simple Steps for a Healthy and Green Grass
It's time to revive your backyard ahead of the summer season. Here's what you need to do for your lawn to keep it neat and green — according to gardening experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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9 Lawn Tasks You Need to Do in May — How to Treat Turf Now for Healthy Grass This Summer and Beyond
What to do now according to experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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This Viral Gardening Trick Can Make Your Lawn so Much Healthier Using a $5 Beauty Product
Gardening experts let us in on this extremely affordable and incredibly efficient hack for a lush lawn
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Things You Need to Do for Your Lawn in April — Tasks to Tackle This Month for Healthy Spring Grass
These expert-recommended lawn care tasks will help you achieve a luscious carpet of greenery in your garden this spring
By Lilith Hudson Published
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8 Lawn Tasks to Carry Out in March for the Most Enviable Green Grass in the Neighborhood
The grass is always greener— if you know how! Here are 8 tasks you need to do in March for healthier lawns
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Exactly When to Fertilize a Lawn After Winter — Experts Guarantee You a Beautiful Backyard All Year
if you know when to fertilize a lawn after winter then you can set yourself up for a well manicured and healthy backyard all year long
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Get Rid of Moss in Lawns — 5 Tricks to Remove Unwelcome Tufts From Turf Come Springtime
Experts reveal their trouble-shooting tricks for dealing with moss
By Jacky Parker Published
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Lawn Care 101 — Everything You Need to Do For Your Grass in 2024
Tick off these lawn care tasks throughout the year for your healthiest grass ever, explained by the experts and guranteed to give you a beautiful backyard
By Jacky Parker Published
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6 Ways To Revive Your Lawn After Winter — Guarantee Yourself a More Lush Backyard
The lawn is often the biggest part of your backyard, and if it looks tired the whole space does. This advice will help you have a fuller patch of grass come spring
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Prevent Weeds Taking Over Your Lawn — 8 Tricks Gardening Experts Swear by
Preventative practices and trouble-shooting tips for putting an end to weeds without harming your grass
By Jacky Parker Published
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4 Lawn Care Tasks to Carry out in February for Luscious-Looking Grass in Time for Spring
It might still be winter, but experts urge you to carry out these lawn care jobs now for beautiful backyard in spring
By Amy McArdle Published
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4 Lawn Care Jobs to Complete in January For a Brighter and Healthier Yard This Spring
These experts explain everything you should be doing to your lawn this month, including the common mistakes to avoid
By Amy McArdle Published
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5 Ways Winter is Damaging Your Lawn — and How to Prevent it Happening
Protect your lawn from the elements with these simple ideas from experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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Liming your lawn could be the answer to luscious grass come spring - here's when and how to do it
Liming during fall is the experts' secret weapon for achieving a luscious lawn, but you'll need to do it soon
By Amy McArdle Published
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Red Creeping Thyme Lawns are Going Viral, and They’re Far More Low Maintenance Than Grass
The flowering groundcover alternative is so beautiful and really easy to maintain
By Amy McArdle Published
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'Don't rake them!' Gardeners urge you to mow over fallen leaves on your lawn right now – here's why
Expert gardeners say mulching dead leaves by mowing over them could be the secret to luscious green grass come spring
By Lilith Hudson Published
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When to mow your lawn for the final time before winter for the healthiest grass possible
Cutting grass is not something you should be doing in the colder winter months, but do you still have time for one last mow?
By Amy McArdle Published
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5 things to do to your lawn in November to ensure a luscious-looking yard for 2024
Experts urge you to do these five steps now for a happy and healthy lawn in the months to come
By Amy McArdle Published
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5 fixes for a waterlogged lawn - and how to avoid puddles on your grass in the first place, according to expert gardeners
Discover the best way to treat a waterlogged lawn and prevent it from happening again
By Amy McArdle Published
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How to aerate your lawn - it's the "last-chance" November job to do now for better-looking grass come spring-time
In many places, you still have time to undertake this task before the first frost arrives
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 things you should never do to your lawn in October - they'll each cause your grass problems in the long run
Experts reveal everything sabotaging your lawn care routine this month
By Amy McArdle Published
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When should you 'winterize' a lawn? It's so important and it might need doing sooner than you think
Discover the perfect time to prepare your lawn for Winter and the exact steps to take
By Amy McArdle Published