There was recently a question on our Forum page asking if weeds grow through fake grass which gave me the great idea to write a full article based on this. I mean, installing artificial turf can be an expensive investment, which over a period of time should save you money when there is no longer…
Category: Garden Maintenance
How to stop weeds growing between paving slabs
I went to price up a job today where the man explained that he wanted his old patio removed with new paving slabs laid due to the weeds growing in between the paving slabs themselves. I couldn’t believe that he wasn’t aware of any cheap fix which would stop this from happening in the future…
What are weeds and how to prevent them
I am often asked by my customers which plants are weeds and which are not, and the answer that I give leaves many of my customers wondering if I know what I am actually talking about as a professional gardener! But in truth, there is no real specific answer when it comes to which plants…
A nice little gardening job that went well…
Up until now, I have been busy with hard landscaping which has included the laying of paving slabs and installation of fence posts and panels, so it was a breath of fresh air to receive a random text one day, along with pictures, asking for a price to cut down some laurels, cut down a…
I smashed a customer’s Window with a garden strimmer!
Well, as a gardener offering garden maintenance, it has happened before and it will happen again…I smashed a customer’s Window when using a garden strimmer! This was a new one-off customer who was looking to tidy the garden up after the previous tenants moved out, and was looking to put the property back on the…
Gardener vs landscaper – What’s the difference?
There is alot of confusion when it comes to the job description of a gardener and landscape gardener (or hard landscaper) with many people assuming that they carry the same set of skills. This simply is not the case. But then what exactly are the differences between a gardener and hard landscaper? Which one do…
Do gardeners work in the rain?
There is a common misconception when it comes to gardeners working in the rain, with lots of gardeners expected to stay at home and not go to work! Of course there are limits, depending on the job being done, but I myself always work in the rain! Whether snowing, raining or pure sunshine, I’ll be…
How to remove black spots on a patio
So you have black spots, also known as lichen, on your patio and you want to know how to get rid of those horrible marks but just don’t know how! Laying paving and offering jet washing services for my garden maintenance and landscaping business, I am often turning up at a potential customer’s home to…
When is the best time of year to prune trees?
As a professional gardener, I am always being asked when the best time of year is to prune trees and if it really matters. The truth is that it really does matter, especially if you want to keep your tree alive and healthy! The easiest way to look at keeping a tree healthy, is to…
The best time to water your grass in the Summer
Whether you have freshly laid turf, or have a mature lawn that you want to keep looking as healthy as possible, then there are times of the day that you need to avoid watering your grass. As a professional gardener, I am always being asked for the best time to water the grass, so it’s…