Daisies in lawn

How to grow lawns

A lawn or patch of grass is not just a blank green carpet, but composed of thousands of separate plants. Organic lawns can feed birds and insects, as well as hosting flowers. And you can still mow, sit or play on it!
Alternative text should describe the visual content of the image.

Lawns this month

Remember, grass is a drought survivor. Even a lawn that has turned brown, and looks wrecked, will revive once temperatures drop and rain returns in autumn.

Alternative text should describe the visual content of the image.

Your organic garden in June

Early summer in the organic garden is full of colourful new growth. This makes a busy - but lovely - month in the garden. Keep on top of weeds and remember the two organic principles: good soil management, and diverse planting to encourage plenty of beneficial wildlife.

Alternative text should describe the visual content of the image.

Love our growing advice?

Get a direct link to our horticultural advice team, as well as members-only online resources with a Garden Organic membership.