Feeding UK Roses – The secrets to longer & stronger blooms
Feeding roses is sooo important because they are hungry for nutrition. I bought our rose back in 2015. It’s been super healthy for nearly all
December 10, 2024
TRGs 'Feeding The Soil' Blog
Tips and advice on creating healthy lawns and gardens by feeding the soil with the best nutrients at the best time of year.
How to Lay Turf
As someone with a good few years with years of experience cultivating beautiful, lush lawns from seed, I understand the satisfaction of nurturing grass seed
November 25, 2024
Lawn Maintenance in Spring to Autumn – Costs Compared to Doing it yourself
Paying a lawn maintenance company is, of course, easier than doing it yourself. However with living costs always on the up and prices increasing, it
December 10, 2024
Lawn Christmas Decoration Ideas – Trees, Inflatables & Lights
1. Outdoor Light-Up Reindeer 2. Inflatable Santa Claus or Snowman 3. LED Christmas Trees 4. Christmas Pathway Lights 5. Projector Lights 6. Rattan Christmas Figures
October 23, 2024
Necrotic Ring Spots vs Fairy Rings – What’s the difference?
Necrotic Ring Spot (NRS) is a common turfgrass disease that primarily affects lawns, particularly in temperate regions. Characterised by distinct circular patches of dead or
August 23, 2024
High Nitrogen Fertiliser – Quick vs Slow Release
Maintaining a lush, green lawn requires a careful balance of nutrients, with nitrogen being a key component. High nitrogen fertilisers are particularly effective in promoting
October 23, 2024
100% Organic Gardening – how to keep your plants Thriving
100% Organic gardening has a perception. The perception is that it’s more expensive and less effective. To put it bluntly, it’s not true. In some
July 26, 2024
Mulching grass : How beneficial is it really & What’s the best way
I’ll be honest I only started leaving all the grass clippings on the lawn recently. That’s because I always felt it left a lot of
July 26, 2024
How long does grass seed last when stored & How to increase shelf-life?
If you buy grass seed, you might be wondering whether it’s best to buy a little more than you need so you can use it
July 26, 2024
Lawn Rust – What causes it & Why – Not what you think
Lawn Rust isn’t the most common of diseases on grass. However, it can look unsightly if it appears on your lawn. So, in this article
May 30, 2024
Verticutting the lawn – Should you and if so Why & How?
Scarifying is a word that’s branded around way more than verticutting in the lawn care community. So, you might be wondering what verticutting is, whether
May 21, 2024
How to improve Drainage in your lawn
Good drainage is one of the most important parts of having a great piece of grass. Especially if you want it to look great after
April 19, 2024
Is Blood, Fish & Bone for Plants the best Growmore alternative
Blood, Fish & bone is a 100% organic plant feed that’s very similar to what’s normally known as your ‘general’ or ‘balanced’ fertiliser. It’s designed
March 13, 2024
How to choose Your Cylinder Mower – Are they good?
For years, I thought a cylinder mowers was just for older people who hadn’t moved with the times. That was until I realised how much
March 12, 2024
Soil pH – Why it’s Important to test & How it Affects Plants
Soil pH is arguably the most important factor when it comes to whether your plants thrive or not. If you get a new plant. The
March 1, 2024
Using Bonemeal Fertiliser for Plants
Contrary to popular belief (and what many websites tell you), you shouldn’t be applying bonemeal every 6 weeks in the growing season. In fact, you
February 6, 2024
Coarse Grasses in lawns – How to get rid of it
The biggest challenge with coarse grass being in the lawn is that it’s very difficult to isolate from other fine-leaved grasses. That means you can’t
March 1, 2024
Best (and worst) Grass Seed Spreaders – Hand vs Push, Rotary vs Drop
If your lawn is over 40m2, it’s a good idea to invest in a grass seed spreader to make things more efficient. They come in
November 27, 2024
Cordless Strimmers – Are they worth it? Which is best for 2024?
I used to have a corded strimmer but never used it for my lawn edges. I needed to find out if cordless strimmers are actually
February 29, 2024
Repairing Lawns – Bare Patches, Edges & General Damage
Your lawn is repairable – trust me. When I moved into my new home, the lawn had been left, for what seemed like years. Pure,
March 1, 2024
Nematodes UK – How, Why & When to use on leatherjackets, grubs & ants
The word nematodes is used a lot in lawn care and even gardening. But there’s a specific time and place when they are most effective.
March 1, 2024
What to do with grass clippings – reusing, disposing & dumping
Every time you mow your lawn you’re unconscious approach to grass clippings is probably to just check them in the bin. That’s understandable but why
February 29, 2024
My Best Advice when cutting your grass in the UK
Advice when cutting your grass in the UK Follow the 1/3 Rule: Avoid cutting more than one-third of the grass blade’s length at once to
February 29, 2024
When to mow the lawn after winter, seeding or overseeding
During Winter (January/February) I don’t usually recommend mowing during the Winter. Even though, contrary to belief, the grass is still likely to be growing very
February 29, 2024
