Topsoil or Compost: What’s Best for a New Lawn & Why? (Answered!)
From preparing the soil to choosing which seed to buy, laying a new lawn is a daunting undertaking fraught with perils of every description.We are going to try - in the broadest possible strokes...
Having ant hills in your garden is a real nightmare.Not only do they ruin the pristine look of your lawn, but they are also a pain to get rid of.Luckily, we have found some of the best tips...
Most gardeners will agree that aerating a lawn is essential to alleviate compaction and help water and nutrients get right down to the grassroots. Aeration is beneficial to your lawn.But aeration...
The Best Time to Mow Lawn – Before Rain or After? (Answered!)
It is that time again, the grass is beginning to get leggy, and it is due for a good mow. We all struggle to know when the best time to mow the lawn is.The weather report says rain is on the way,...
Do Weeds Die in Winter? Easy Ways to Keep Them from Coming Back
Cold winter weather is good at killing off plenty of garden plants, but is it enough to kill weeds?Do weeds die in winter? It’s a common question, but unfortunately, there’s no OSFA answer:...
Eco Friendly Lawn Care – 9 Tips for Non-Toxic Lawn (Going Green!)
How in tune are you with Mother Nature?All keen gardeners should be environmentally conscious, as it’s much better to work with the earth than against her.I’ll admit that she makes it...
