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When is it anti-social to mow your lawn? We ask the experts
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re wondering if you’re cutting your grass too early or too late, this is the ideal time to mow your lawn — and not annoy your neighbours.

3 ways to reduce backyard grass pollen —follow these tips from a gardening specialist
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If being in your backyard triggers your allergies, here are some top tips for reducing grass pollen, according to a gardening expert.

9 benefits of a clover lawn and why it’s a sustainable choice
By Camilla Sharman published
With No Mow May underway, it's a good time to consider alternatives to turf grass and how a clover lawn can encourage sustainability in your yard throughout the year.

How to tell if your lawn needs dethatching — and how often you should do it
By Madeleine Streets published
Thatch doesn’t need to be detrimental to your lawn, but it can cause problems if you let it run wild so here’s how to dethatch in a safe, beneficial way.

3 reasons why I’m taking part in No Mow May — and why you should too
By Camilla Sharman published
I’m embracing No Mow May and taking a break from mowing my lawn. Find out why I’ve chosen to back the growing trend to support pollinators in my yard.

How to get rid of brown patches in your lawn — we ask a gardening expert
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If your lush green lawn is ruined by unsightly brown patches, find out exactly what causes them and how to fix them, according to an expert.

5 lawn care tasks to do in May, according to a garden expert
By Camilla Sharman published
May is the month to get serious about your lawn care if you want a perfect patch of green for the summer. Follow our expert’s top 5 tips on how to look after your lawn this month.

How to dethatch a lawn for healthier grass
By Katie Mortram, Camilla Sharman last updated
Want to know how to dethatch a lawn? Here, we take you through what you need to do and when you need to do it.
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