Did you know that gardens cover more space than all UK National Nature Reserves put together? This really highlights how important it is to keep your garden fresh and healthy, since they play such a vital role in supporting your local ecosystem.
If you’re looking for a way to make your lawn more ‘easy on the eye’ whilst turning it into something beneficial for pollinators, one of the best ways to achieve this is by growing flowers in your garden.
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Lawns have been popular among British homeowners for well over a century (read our blog on the history of lawns to learn how this happened). But the hectic pace of modern life can sometimes make it difficult to give one's lawn the care and attention it requires, and so a lot of people are now swapping the green, green grass of home for paving slabs and other hard landscaping materials that require relatively little upkeep.
Grass photo from Pixabay; paving photo from PrimaPorcelain.
If you're thinking of doing up your garden, you may be torn between the all-natural appeal of grass and the relative convenience of paving stones. To help you make up your mind, here are some pros and cons of both lawns and patios...
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If you're a homeowner with a lawn, you'll know first-hand how much care, attention and effort is needed to keep it looking good. Plenty of planning and preparation is needed to achieve that perfect piece of lush green grass that puts the icing on top of the cake that is your home.
But where did lawns come from and why are they the epitome of every dream home? In this blog, Lawn & Weed Expert takes you through a brief history of lawns to find out exactly where it all started.
So, without further ado, let's get into it...
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