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Best garden games for summer 2022
Getting closer to June, and the Queen’s four-day Jubilee weekend, puts into our heads thoughts of summer. In particular, summers spent on the lawn with friends and loved ones. Of…
What you need to know about lawn irrigation systems
May is here and with it the promise of (hopefully) long hot days in which we can really get the most out of our lawns. Of course, while plenty of…
The BBQ Chef’s guide to… vegetables
As we get closer to the May bank holiday, our thoughts unsurprisingly turn to that first BBQ of the year. That is, of course, unless you managed to have a…
Lawn care tools: what you do and don’t need
If you’re new to Greensleeves, you might be wondering what you can do to help improve the appearance and health of your lawn. The truth is our seasonal treatment regime,…
Greensleeves spring mowing guide
As we approach the spring equinox and the days grow longer, the whole world seems to wake up a little. Increased sunshine causes our bodies to produce more vitamin D…
Spring lawn pests to watch out for
March has arrived and with it those first indicators of spring: longer days, daffodils blooming and of course, lambs gambolling about in the fields. The arrival of spring is also…
The History of the English Lawn
We take them for granted today, but when you really think about it, isn’t it strange that lawns are everywhere? They’re an often essential part of the frontage of a…
Here’s how to have a lawn the whole neighbourhood envies this summer
January and February are usually the coldest months here in the UK, and at this time of the year it can feel like those warm days spent sprawled out in…
Petrol lawnmower care
For many lawn lovers, their petrol lawnmower is their pride and joy. While we all know that electric is the future, for the moment there are few models on the…
Winter lawn problems you need to watch out for
We may think of winter as being a time of dormancy in the garden, but despite appearances, things are very much still active in the lawn, both above and beneath…
Five ways to make your garden friendly to wildlife this winter
As we move into the winter months, we all tend to start hibernating a bit in our own way. Eschewing after-work social commitments or sessions at the gym, we prefer…
Don’t Stop the Mow
Cold weather shouldn’t be taken as an excuse to pack away the mower. Staring out at the back garden on a dark and gloomy evening, the last thing you probably…