Welcome to the Greensleeves Blog
The Greensleeves blog is the number one place to keep up to date with all things lawn care. Updated throughout the month, you’ll find expert hints and tips from our local lawn care managers to the latest lawn care news from Greensleeves HQ. Our blog is also packed full of inspiration for not only making the most of your lawn but your garden and home.
Top 5 tips for a garden detox this winter
The new year is a time where many will be taking up resolutions and detoxes, and your garden shouldn’t miss out! This time of year is the perfect opportunity to…
How to get rid of lawn mushrooms, toadstools and fairy rings
Lawn mushrooms, toadstools, and fairy rings are a common sight, especially after rainy periods or when the soil is rich in organic material. While they aren’t typically harmful to your…
How to renovate your lawn
If your lawn is damaged, looking tired with bare patches, or has simply seen better days, it might be time to renovate. Whether you want to enhance your outdoor aesthetic,…
How to scarify your lawn
Is your lawn looking tired, patchy, or struggling to grow as lush and green as you’d like? If so, a scarify may be just what your lawn needs. Scarifying removes…
Top 5 benefits of a lawn aeration
A lush, green lawn is the pride of any homeowner, but achieving that perfect patch of grass requires more than just regular mowing and watering. One of the most crucial…
Are you seeing dry patches in your lawn?
While warmer temperatures offer more opportunities to enjoy our green spaces with friends and family, they can strain your lush green lawn, leading to dry patches. Here’s how you can…
Step-by-step guide to remove clover from your lawn
If you’re dreaming of a vibrant green lawn, you may be looking to stop and remove clover. Some clover varieties, like white clover, can spread aggressively across your lawn and…
How to control creeping buttercup in your lawn
Creeping buttercup is a common weed that can quickly spread across your lawn and leave your grass weak and patchy. This is notoriously difficult to remove because of its robust…
How to get rid of ant hills on your lawn
Ants, while often considered a nuisance, typically cause minimal direct harm to grass. However, ant hills can disturb soil around grass roots and leave deposits on the surface, which can…
How to get perfect lawn stripes
At Greensleeves, we think the key components that make up a perfect lawn are that it’s vibrantly green, lusciously thick, and weed and moss-controlled. But we also know for many…
Unseasonal insect infestations spotted nationwide
Are you tearing your hair out at the sight of birds and wildlife tearing up your lawn? The mild, wet weather we’ve experienced so far this year has brought on…
Spring into action to help your garden spring into life!
Our top ten gardening tips to help your garden get a head start. As the winter chill begins to wane, garden enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring—a season…