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The 2022 World Cup – great on TV, potentially disastrous for your lawn!
We’re almost at the end of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – a festival of football that hasn’t been without its controversies but one that has captured the imagination of…
A day in the life of a Greensleeves lawn care manager
Have you ever wondered what life is like as a Greensleeves Lawn Care Manager? Whether you’re wondering if the grass could be greener if you made lawn care your livelihood,…
Five things you shouldn’t do to your lawn in bad weather!
Autumn and winter can be a difficult time for the green-fingered. Seeing our gardens and lawns succumb to the elements and the fleeting daylight hours isn’t pleasant. There’s always the…
What you need to know about… fusarium patch
We all know that autumn is the time of year when mushrooms and other fungi thrive, and this includes some varieties such as fusarium patch, that can be devastating to…
Autumn lawn care: what you need to know
After what was one of the hottest and driest summers in recent history for most regions of the UK, autumn is finally here. You might think that now is the…
Water butts for your garden
As we move towards the end of September, there is the unmistakable feel of autumn in the air – with leaves changing colours and the nights drawing in. While the…
How to get children interested in gardening
Keeping the children (or grandchildren) entertained over the summer holidays isn’t always easy. While children might relish the freedom of not being in school, towards the end of August –…
If you’re looking to be more environmentally friendly, a push mower might be the answer
The first lawnmower was invented by Edwin Budding in 1830, utilising a roller and cutting cylinder. Its invention revolutionised gardening, transforming grass cutting from a laborious chore that required a…
Make green space your happy place with Greensleeves.
What does your lawn mean to you? Is it your pride and joy, maybe a nice place to relax and unwind after a long day, or perhaps a refuge from…
The BBQ Chef’s Guide To… Pudding
Your BBQ has been a resounding success and your guests are now lying in a state of content lethargy. But give it 20 minutes or so and they may start…
Common summer lawn weeds to watch out for
As we move properly into summer, one thing you will notice is a sudden pervasive appearance of weeds in your garden. Growing in the nooks and crannies of your hard…
Top tips on how to get the perfect stripes on your lawn
At Greensleeves we think the key components that make up a perfect lawn are that it’s vibrantly green, lusciously thick and that it’s weed and moss controlled. But we also…