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How to prepare your lawn for summer

If you want your lawn to look fabulous this summer, work needs to start in early spring. Here are our top tips on how to prepare your lawn for  summer.

How to clean algae from decking and patios

Don’t reach for the bleach when slippery green slime is making your deck dangerous and your patio perilous. Modern cleaning methods such as soft washing are more eco-friendly and are super-effective.  Read on to find out how to clean algae from decking and patios.

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.