Lawns for You

A guide to lawn care, lawn mowing and creating the perfect green lawn.

A close up of grass, with sunset behind
Grass needs light just as much as water.

Light from the sun is the life force that enables grass to grow by converting radiant energy to chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, resulting in the green colouration. Although the natural daylight through the seasons cannot be controlled, it is important to ensure the lawn can make the best possible use of what light is available.

Shade from trees, hedges, walls, and buildings is the major problem in this respect. When constructing a new lawn it should always be placed in least shaded areas of the garden, preferably facing south, but otherwise it is a case of maximising light penetration by pruning of trees, and keeping hedges at a controllable height. Any tree planting around the lawn should also be given careful consideration as height, foliage density and root spread will be big factors in future years.

This lawn is in heavy shade, and of awkward shape - hence the heavy growth of moss.
This lawn is in heavy shade, and of awkward shape - hence the heavy growth of moss.

Image 1 Credit: HummyHummy

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Duncan has been a Golf Head Greenkeeper thirty five years, with experience in sports pitches, public parks and bowling greens, including the world bowling championships at Ayr Northfield. Since 1991 he has run a turf advisory company, including Lawn Care services, and this has now morphed into Lawns For You and the site you see today. More about Duncan... Google+ Duncan

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