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One of the most common questions I get asked in my landscaping business is when and how to aerate your turf. People want to know the exact optimal times to carry out aeration. Some of the links in this article…

Bowling GreensFine Turf

Across Scotland and the rest of the UK right now, green bowling clubs continue to have difficulty in maintaining their playing surface and surrounds to a high standard, thanks to constraints in budget, time, equipment and experience. Budgets often don’t…

Constructing a New LawnFine TurfGarden Design

A recent project we at lawnsforyou undertook was for a new build in Dumfries. This was an exceptional undertaking because of the size, 350sq metres, and having to tie in with the paving and decking along two sides. Some of…

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Why does water cause problems. Some of the links in this article go to Amazon or to our own shop. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I only point…

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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. Some of the links in this…