How to grow lawns
Getting started with lawns
You don't need to use unnecessary and expensive chemicals where you want to sit and play; you can have a healthy, thriving lawn by following these steps.
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Starting a new organic lawn
A lawn or patch of grass, however small, is a great addition to any garden. Starting a lawn from scratch is achievable even for a complete beginner!
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Maintaining your organic lawn
How to maintain an organic lawn throughout spring, summer and autumn to keep it healthy and thriving all year round.
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Overcoming problems with your organic lawn
To keep your organic lawn looking and working as you want it to, you may need to manage issues such as moss, weeds, ants, mole and leatherjackets.
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How to create a wildflower area
A corner of your lawn, a patch between your beds or on the edge of your allotment can all be converted to wild flower growing, which has huge benefits for wildlife.
Lawns this month
Lawns can become very compacted during the summer so rake out any thatch, then aerate - either the whole lawn or just compacted areas. Leave some areas of grass long over winter. Many creatures will be hunting for overwintering shelter from now on.
Your organic garden in September
September sunshine is special - golden and gentle. But the growing days are shorter, with dew drenched mornings and cool evenings. Now is the time to gather your harvest before frosts threaten. And save your seeds before winter sets in.
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