A beautiful lawn is easier to have and maintain than the professional lawn-care people want you to think. Sadly, their way of maintaining lawns is dictated by the fertilizer makers and not by grass know-how or science.

Don’t water your lawn too often. Over-watering can weaken your lawn by encouraging roots to seek the surface.

Lawns can survive long periods of dry weather if the grass is not cut too short.

Set your mower blades higher when you’re mowing in dry conditions – this lessens the likelihood of the freshly cut grass scorching from direct sunlight.

Leave the grass box off when mowing in summer – the cuttings left on the grass will protect the lawn.

Design your garden with hedges, trellises and trees. These naturally shady spots provide valuable protection from the sun for your plants and lawns.

Happy Gardening!!