The traditional approach is to treat the dense green clumps with chemicals, but are we making unnecessary work for ourselves?

Short days, persistent rainfall, and cooler weather provide perfect growing conditions for moss to overtake weary lawns. Healthy grass typically thrives by growing quickly enough to occupy available ...

Moss is a native plant that is opportunistic and will grow where conditions are not favorable for healthy lawns. These are usually damp, shaded areas where the moss thrives and the turf struggles. To ...

UK lawns smothered in moss after winter? Monty Don’s simple March lawn task promises thicker, healthier turf without chemicals – will you try it now?

Moss in lawns can form dense mats outcompeting grass for water and nutrients and making the lawn uneven and spongy to walk on. These ancient plants thrive in damp shady conditions and can quickly ...

Short days, steady rain, and cool temperatures create ideal conditions for moss to outcompete tired lawns. Healthy grass wins by growing fast enough to fill the space. In winter, growth slows right ...

March is the month when gardeners awake from hibernation, lumber from their easy chairs and head over to garden centers to sniff out what’s new and find answers to such burning questions as “What’s ...

A step-by-step guide to get your grass summer-ready ...

The dos and don'ts for looking after your lawn this month ...