If you want to fertilise your lawn and get fast, visible results, you’ve probably got your eye on liquid lawn feed. It’s easy to apply and works quickly, but that doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed to give you the results you want—especially if you don’t know how to apply it properly. As a qualified groundsperson and …
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To The Turf Doctor, How often do I need to fertilise my lawn? I live in the UK and my lawn is in partial shade. I’ve been fertilising it once a year every spring but it looks a bit sorry for itself by autumn. How many times can I safely use lawn feed, and …
Looking to buy grass seed for your lawn in the UK? Here’s everything you should consider to make sure you spend your money on the best grass seed for your specific situation. Table of Contents 1. Is Your Lawn in Full Sun, Partial Shade, or Full Shade? 🌞 Start by getting a good understanding of …
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Hi Turf Doctor team, I have a question about lawn mowing cut height. I usually mow my lawn once or twice a week in the summer, and sometimes (due to how quickly it’s growing) it’s shorter after a mow than others. Is there such as thing as mowing my lawn TOO short? Should I …
Got a new battery-powered mower and wondering how to start it up? In this quick article, we’re outlining the 5 steps to start a cordless lawn mower. More of a visual learner? In the video below, Brad demonstrates how to start a battery-powered mower. https://youtu.be/a1ci6XHCfj4 Table of Contents Step 1: Check That The …
I’ve built up years of lawn care knowledge and wisdom over the years, and my aim has always been to put it to good use and share it with people who actually care. I’ve written this quick guide to all the essential tools I use for a perfect lawn, which is more personal and …
If you’ve got a mulching mower, you probably try to use the mulching function as often as possible. Given that mulching your grass clippings eliminates the hassle of emptying your mower’s grass box and encourages healthier grass growth, it’s a win-win. But that’s not to say that mulching is the only feature you should …
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Noticed bare areas or yellowing patches on your lawn? If you’re desperate to achieve a beautiful green lawn to rival those on fancy estates and expensive hotels, you’ll need to know the best ways to get greener, thicker grass, and generally support healthy grass growth. In this guide, I’ve outlined the 10 best …
How many weeds can you name? Three? Five? Ten? There are tens more – and many of them may be growing in your garden right now. Essentially, any plant that grows where it shouldn’t is classed as a weed. In this guide, we’ve shared the 16 most common garden weeds in the UK and …
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You might have noticed that some hover mowers are sold without grass boxes, which poses the question: can hover mowers mulch grass? We’ve answered this question in the below guide. ✅Key Takeaways: The main difference between rotary mowers and cylinder mowers is that rotary mowers use a horizontally spinning rotary blade to cut grass …
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