Grass Clippings - Lawn Advice From a Team of Lawn and Turf Experts

Keep Calm ....

Keep Calm and Carry On was a poster produced by the British government in 1939 during the beginning of World War II, intended to raise the morale of the British public in the event of invasion. Seeing only limited distribution, it was little known. The poster was rediscovered in 2000 by a book seller based in the north of England and has been re-issued by a number of private sector companies, and used as the decorative theme for a range of other products.

The poster was initially produced by the Ministry of Information in 1939 during the beginning of World War II It was intended to be distributed in order to strengthen morale in the event of a wartime disaster. Two-and-a-half million copies were printed, although the poster was distributed only in limited numbers. The designer of the poster is not known.

Thank you

We receive a lot of emails, comments on this lawn advice and news blog and telephone calls each day from lawn owners who have taken our advice and services which in turn has helped them on their way in their quest for a better lawn.

When we started Grass Clippings back on May 7th 2007, we knew that keeping fresh content and articles relating to lawns and their care would take a fair amount of effort on the writing front and to be honest it really does.

Lawn Renovation Process

Usually, the months of July and August are peak garden and lawn months.  Renovating the lawn at this time of year may cause it to to look a little poorly for a while so if you are planning a big garden event, hold off following this lawn renovation advice.

As we appear to have had our summer for this year with quite a wet start to July already, why not catch up on some of those lawn renovation tasks that you may have held over from April and May when we were in drought.

The success of lawn renovation depends upon adequate water as artificial irrigation does not always provide sufficient water quantity, unlike natural rainfall which is after all free and not time consuming to apply! 

Opening the door on sound lawn advice

Being a lawn specialist is a bit like being a Doctor at a social gathering!  As soon as fellow guests find out what you 'do for a living' the list of lawn problems and questions keep coming from those keen to seek out your knowledge before you leave for the evening.  We reply 'We are into weeds and grass.'  A friend of mine who is a Doctor tells fellow guests that he’s an undertaker as this response stops the ‘Oh my knee hurts’ questions.  It is the same with problem lawns....

Creating Landscapes Show

The Lawn Company are exhibiting at The Creating Landscapes Show to be held at Capel Manor College on 25th and 26th October 2011.  Capel Manor is based in Enfeld in Middlesex and many a Horticultural Specialist has passed though their classrooms over the past few decades.

Creating Landscapes is the new trade show for the landscaping and gardening industry and created by Phil Voice of Landscape Juice and The Landscape Juice Network.   Voice, a successful, experienced Landscaper and Professional Turf Manager is recognising Practitioners as the most powerful people working within any industry. They drive demand for products and equipment and are the people best placed to provide an honest critique... a refreshing approach indeed!

Lawn Treatment Estimates Online

The Lawn Company at www.lawn.co.uk have an online lawn treatment estimate facility to make it really easy to get an estimate for lawn treatments without the wait. 

You also have the option to select additional treatments that can be performed during the same visit and also choose mechanical services such as scarifying and aeration to take place.  Each additional service is linked into the seasonal service button so easy to see if that mechanical task or additional treatment may be performed at that time of year. 

 

Green side up for The RHS

The famous Hampton Court Palace Flower Show opens it's doors to the public on Tuesday 5th July.  The show, which is the world’s largest flower show, is the ultimate experience for passionate gardeners and those looking to start their own home-grown garden.

The show set up is in full swing with the show gardens build team watching the clock to get the gardens set up in time.  The event organised by The Royal Horticultural Society have their own Team assisting exhibitors set up in the retail arena.