Monthly Archives: September 2023

I’m dreaming of a green Christmas! May this year’s festive season be the best it’s ever been, May your hearts be ever joyful and your grass be always green!
 

These days we take the lawnmower for granted, but how did people keep their lawns trimmed to an even height in the days before lawnmowers were invented?  Up till the early 19th century, before the advent of the lawnmower, property owners used to hire gardeners to do...

What kind of lawnturf? OK, you’re all set to create a fabulous new lawn and you’ve made the sensible decision not only to buy rollout lawntuf for an instant lawn, you’ve also decided to use Ireland’s leading supplier – Summerhill Lawns....

Should anyone be growing flowers for picking? A lot of gardeners regard it as a bit of a crime to pick flowers from the garden. As far they are concerned, flowers belong where they have been planted, and if you pick them, you are helping to ruin the beauty that they...

One of the big problems with lawn in the shade is lack of sunlight. To be nice and healthy, lawns typically need an average of 5 hours sunlight each day – overcast or not. If you are laying a lawn that is largely in the shade, you do need th think about grass type and...

Dogs and lawns can be a disastrous combination. They don’t mean to, but dogs can be hell on lawns. For dogs, lawns are absolutely the most natural place to urinate. And being high in nitrogren, dog pee can do real damage to the lawn, especially if your dog insists on...

Brown grass does not equal dead grass As you’ve no doubt noticed, unusually hot, dry weather has a very noticeable effect on lawns. It’s quite unusual in this country to see grass turn brown and stop growing. But brown grass looks worse than it is. Just because the...

5 top tips to keep your lawn in top shape Summer is here. You’ve booked the flights, got the reservations ready and have almost finished packing. But before you head off on a well-deserved holiday, there’s something you’ve forgotten. No, not your...

Here’s a boring fact that most lawn owners don’t know: there are over 600 species of moss in Ireland. What most lawn owners do know, is that moss is a pain in rear end. It’s hard to get rid of and it loves the wet. It also loves shade and if you...

Is it worth getting an artificial lawn? There’s quite a lot of interest these days in artificial lawns. At first glance, having an artificial lawn can sound like an attractive proposition, with many benefits suited to today’s fast-paced lifestyle. Just install it and...