Common Lawn ProblemsLawn problems must be one of our most asked about topics. One of the reasons is that your garden lawn is both highly visible and uniform (or not, as the case may be) in appearance so any imperfections really stand out and are hard to disguise.
This page lists the most common problems you are likely to encounter...
Thatch in LawnsThis is one of those lawn problems that causes a lot of confusion and consternation. In fact it used to confuse me until, prompted by questions from our site visitors, I sought advice from some lawn care professionals.Thatch is the term used to describe the build up of organic matter on the soil surface at the base of your lawn. The most common misapprehension is that all thatch is bad and that it must be eliminated at all costs. This, as I have discovered, is not the case... ... find out more about identifying and tackling this problem at lawn thatch.
Lawn WeedsAs far as weeds are concerned, lawn owners seem to fall into two camps: those who don't mind a few weeds and even appreciate a sprinkling of daisies on their lawn; and those who cannot tolerate weeds in any shape or form and take the appearance of even the most timid weed as a personal affront.Whichever camp you belong to, a lawn weed problem left unchecked can quickly get out of hand... ... find out more about identifying and tackling the most common weeds at controlling lawn weeds.
Lawn MossMoss is another perennial lawn problem. Mosses are moisture loving plants that can rapidly colonize your lawn and crowd out the grass.Find out more about the causes of this vexing problem, and how to prevent and tackle it, at lawn moss.
More Lawn and Lawn Care InformationHow to decide if a garden lawn is right for you.An overview of lawn maintenance. Handy tips and information about how to select the right lawn care tools. How to choose the best lawnmower. How to go about mowing your lawn. If you have decided to create a new lawn, or to replace an old one, the information on lawn grasses will help you choose the right type of lawn and the best grass mixtures to use.
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Top Summer Gardening Tips"Summer is a glorious time of year in the garden so check out our essential summer gardening tips and make the most of your backyard.To make things easier, we asked an expert gardener to pick out the most important seasonal tasks - the ones that deliver the most benefit for the least amount of effort!"
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