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How to Prevent Annual Meadow Grass from Taking Over Your Turf

Effective Strategies for Controlling Annual Meadow Grass in Your Lawn Annual meadow grass, also known as Poa annua or annual poa grass, is a common nuisance for turf enthusiasts in the UK. This persistent grass species often appears uninvited, marring … Continue reading

Hot Tips for Cold Weather turf laying

 Essential Tips for Cold Weather Turf Installation “All the best lawns get laid in winter” – one of our favourite headlines. But can it be true?  In fact, winter can be a really good time to lay a new lawn.  … Continue reading

Everything you need to know about Bark & Mulching

Why and how you should be adding mulch to your garden The importance of soil and the issue of soil erosion is something that is hitting the headlines more and more.  As frequencies of rainfall shift, localised floods develop new … Continue reading

Toadstools on your new lawn.

Have you got Toadstools in your recently laid lawn? Autumn is the perfect time for toadstools and mushrooms to appear in newly seeded or laid turf.  The warm weather, humidity and ‘disturbed’ ground make the perfect growing ground.  But there … Continue reading

Why Bark is important for great gardens.

Why Bark is a Must-Have for Your Garden Mulch – a small investment that will pay your garden a rich dividend Autumn heralds not only shorter days but also the return of lower temperatures. There’s also the imminent potential of … Continue reading

Top Turf for Top Dogs

Top Turf for Top Dogs: The Key to a Happy and Healthy Canine The agility dogs at Finavon Canine Activities are all jumping for joy now on the smooth firm surface of lush green turf.  But that might not have … Continue reading