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!
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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.

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Your organic garden in July

July is the month when all the hard work pays off. Herbs and flowers are fragrant, and the soil rich with your homemade compost. After the rush of May and June growth, you can relax a little and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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