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Cheap Topsoil – Without Compromising On Quality
The old saying ‘you get what you pay for’ applies to most things in life, and it goes without saying that cheap topsoil is not
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How to mow a new lawn
Golden rule of mowing any lawn The most important thing to know about mowing a lawn, is that cutting too aggressively can weaken the grass
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How to scarify a lawn
Scarifying should be an important part of a lawn maintenance routine. It can leave the lawn looking patchy and unattractive; don’t worry though, this appearance
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How often should a new lawn be watered?
A newly laid lawn does need a little care while it establishes in its new environment. Turf can lose moisture quickly, sometimes in under 2-3
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The Importance of Choosing ‘Safe’, Fertile, Consistent Topsoil
Topsoil is an important, fundamental resource. Without it the human race could not exist. We rely on topsoil to provide a growing medium for all
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Transforming a chicken pen with hardwood play chip
Winter 2020/21 – my 14 chickens were under giant nets, appropriated from fruit cages, under instruction from DEFRA to try and prevent the spread of