Help & Advice

Help & Advice

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Find seasonal blog advice and topical blogs all about grass seed, fertilisers and wildflowers.

How to grow a clover lawn
Growing a clover lawn will boost the health of your soil, is great for bees and pollinators and opens the door to a more sustainable approach to lawn care. Growing a clover lawn is…
How often should I water my lawn in summer?
A UK summer often brings some surprising weather, and the wettest summer on record or the driest summer on record can be just around the corner at any time. With this being the cas…
How long for grass seed to germinate?
If you’re an avid gardener or a homeowner looking to establish a lush green lawn, you’ve likely experienced sowing grass seed or have considered it at some point. One of the most c…
When to stop feeding birds in summer UK
Feeding birds is a popular and rewarding activity for many nature lovers. A common questions we hear this time of year is “when to stop feeding birds in summer in the UK”, and we advi…
Sowing Grass Seed in Summer: Can I do it?
So, you’ve been staring at your neighbours’ lush green lawn for the last few weeks and thought, “Perhaps it’s time to sort our lawn out – once and for all!”. On the back of this th…
Hard wearing grass seed
From heavy foot traffic to extreme weather conditions, maintaining a lush and resilient garden lawn all year round can seem like a challenge. But fear not! The solution is to use h…
When to feed a lawn
Feeding your lawn is crucial for maintaining its health, thickness, and overall appearance throughout the year. Proper care and attention will help you achieve the perfect garden l…
How to Replace Artificial Grass with a Real Lawn
Artificial grass may have offered convenience and low maintenance, but the environmental impact and the loss of valuable wildlife habitats have led many homeowners to consider returni…
Should I feed my birds mixtures or straights?
If you're wondering whether mixtures or straights are the best options for your garden birds, we have put together a simple guide on how to choose the best one and some of the reas…
How to attract birds to your garden
Seeing birds through a window or out in the open may be nice, but there's nothing quite like having them become familiar faces that regularly visit your garden and outdoor spaces. …
Bird feeder or bird table
If you're uncertain about choosing between a bird feeder or bird table we have written a guide about each of their benefits and help you to understand which one is best suited for …
How often should you fill your bird feeders?
One of the joys of feeding wild birds is that once you start providing them with food, they realise you are helping them out and will keep returning for more. Knowing how often you ne…
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