Monthly Archives: September 2023
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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!
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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...
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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....
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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...
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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...
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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...
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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...
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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...
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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...
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Posted: September 13, 2023Read more
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...