I received this question from a reader in March 2018. I have an area approx. 7m x 12m which I want to make into a lawn. I need to build the ground up to a final depth of approximately 5 to 6 inches on which I will lay the turf. How should I go about compacting soil which… Read More »
I am often asked by customers if they should roll the lawn, and the short answer is nearly always NO! You should not roll your lawn. Many lawn owners see lovely, smooth cricket pitches or bowls greens in their local area and dream about rolling their lawn into a beautiful smooth, manicured state, good enough to putt a… Read More »
Aeration is one of the most beneficial treatments you can do to a lawn. Over time, all lawns will gradually become compacted through foot traffic, mowing and naturally through gravity and rainfall. Aeration is the mechanical treatment to help alleviate this compaction by punching holes all over the lawn. A basic lawn aeration can be carried out by… Read More »
