I received a question recently that I thought was worth sharing on the site. It was regarding the use of seaweed fertiliser and whether it can combat both bowling green dry patch and compaction. Bowling green maintenance is obviously a…

Myth. Contrary to the advice given in many gardening magazines and TV programs, the grass does not stop growing during Winter in our climate. Any mild spells see grass growing, albeit much more slowly than at peak times. The Importance…

The wonder of Seaweed Seaweed is normally classed just as a soil conditioner, or fertiliser, in the gardening world. Its benefits are so extensive, though, that it should also be given top billing as part of any maintenance programme for…

WHAT IS MOSS There are thousands of different mosses, so for the purpose of this article I will talk purely of the main types which inhabit, and cause problems, in turf. First we have to understand the difference between mosses…

What is aeration? I am often asked to explain what is meant by the term “aeration”. In simple terms it means taking any action to relieve compaction caused by feet, machinery, and weather conditions. If the soil becomes compacted, the…