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Gardening tips to keep wildlife happy this autumn and winter

As farm wildlife is in decline and housing and industry swallow up more habitat, gardens are becoming more and more important for supporting the ecosystem. Here’s what you could do in your garden to help wildlife this autumn and winter.

Gutter clearance. A little trick for saving money on home maintenance

Moss. Ireland is famous for it. Our mild, damp climate means that it grows brilliantly here. It grows in lawns, in cracks in the patio on the roof and in our gutters. You’ll be glad to know that in this blog, I’m not going to be talking about moss in lawns. Instead I’m going to[…]

How to stop leatherjackets damaging your lawn

You’d be surprised at how much havoc something as small as leatherjackets can create. In this blog we learn more about these creatures and how best to control them.

Why toadstools in your lawn are nothing to worry about

Lawn care is a funny thing. Just when you think you’ve cracked it, Mother Nature offers up a different challenge. In this blog we’re looking at toadstools in your lawn. Where they come from and how to treat them.

Drought recovery plan for parched lawns

Has your lawn been affected by drought this summer? Here are my drought recovery tips to help restore your lawns’ good looks.

Caring for your garden when there’s a hosepipe ban in place

Northern Ireland has had a hosepipe ban put in place due to the drought. But what does that mean for your garden? We’re looking at how you can care for your lawn during a hosepipe ban.