After the cold season, moss, tangles and discolored patches usually dominate the lawn. Proper lawn care after the winter is required to give the stressed grass area an effective start into the new season. Mowing, scarifying, repairing and sprinkling are now the focus of activities so that the wintry stubble meadow is quickly transformed into a deep…
A lawn belongs in every garden, whether as a sunbathing lawn, as a visual haven of peace between flowering plants or as a play area. When a lawn is created, the question of the right time and how long the seeds germinate arises in addition to the right seeds. The following article explains what needs to be…
In every garden there are areas that receive very little light during the day. In these spots the grass grows very poorly and the soil looks haggard and shabby, an eyesore to most gardeners. There are many reasons for this, usually it is due to large trees with expansive treetops and shady house walls. In addition, there is…
A dense, even carpet of grass, as if woven by hand, without the slightest bump, certainly not in the form of weeds; This is how one of the highest goals in hobby gardening can be described. Of course, this ideal is not given to anyone. Rather, a perfect lawn is always the result of careful maintenance, a balanced…
The German and his lawn and then also a lawn edge, and embarrassed – if you want to continue clicking contemptuously because your natural garden is definitely not squeezed in by a lawn edge, you should at least scan the beginning of this article for a moment. He will tell you why a lawn edge is…
Annual meadow grass is a nightmare for lawn owners. The tufts of grass, which are up to 30 centimeters high, not only stand out because of their light colour, they are also not sturdy and dry out quickly. Unfortunately, Poa annua is difficult to control because the species easily reproduces by wind and self-pollination. Luckily, there are effective…
A beautiful lawn does not happen by itself. He needs care and plenty of it. The grasses have to be cut, fertilized and watered regularly and there is a lot of other work to be done. Lawn care starts with buying seeds. If you choose the wrong seed, it will never be an even patch of green. Then it should…
Small round holes in the lawn are a nuisance for the garden owner. The question of who is to blame inevitably arises. While one recognizes the distinctive heaps of earth from moles at first glance, things look different with holes that are a few centimeters deep. Who was it? Not many animals are potential suspects. Lying in wait is a…
Scarifying is part of a beautiful lawn – every gardener has heard that. Is that really the case, or can some gardeners say goodbye to the scarifying myth with a clear conscience? That is exactly what this article clarifies. What does scarify actually mean? Scarifying comes from the English “vertical” and “cut”, in German “vertical” and “cutting”,…
You can look after your lawn however you want, it can lead to problems. Weeds spread, moss appears, and suddenly even mushrooms grow in the lawn. Often you will find various large brown and other colored spots in the middle of the green. There are a lot of things that can be done about it. The type of lawn…