One of the best ways to control weed growth during the summer is by placing a layer of bark mulch or wood chippings over the topsoil. This prevents the sunlight getting through and stops the weeds from growing. The bark mulch also looks natural and will eventually add nutrients to the soil as the bark mulch pieces breakdown. It is one of the best weed control solutions as it works as a prevention ...

Growing a lawn from seed is one of the most satisfying feats a gardener can perform. It is much quicker to lay turf but preparing the soil, planting the seed and then nurturing it towards becoming an established lawn is a unique and yet fairly simple task that feels like much more of an accomplishment than just buying the turf ready-grown. For everyone wanting to achieve a growing lawn they seeded...

Laying turf should be a job that most gardeners are able to complete themselves, but there are some guidelines to follow to ensure it is done correctly. Below are the top tips regarding good preparation work to ensure the lawn has everything it needs to settle and grow stronger, plus some turf laying and aftercare advice....

Summer begins in June and the days are longer this month than they will be most of the year, including the longest day of the year on June 21. All the extra sunlight and warmth will give gardens a big growth spurt so there is plenty to do to make the most of the weather during June. Here are some of the best landscaping and gardening tips you can use to keep on top of your garden’s summer growth s...

All kinds of construction sites and landscaping projects are going to need on-site aggregates at some point, so here we will go through some tips for storing aggregates correctly. The first consideration is the space where the sand and aggregates will be stored. It is better to choose a space that is separated from the rest of the work site, though access to the aggregate store is also a factor....

The first thing to do when checking what kind of soil you have in your garden is to learn about the three main types of soil. Once you understand the different characteristics of soil, you can try one of the soil checking methods below. Clay soil is the most nutrient-rich of the three soil types and will retain moisture better than the others too. The individual particles of clay are very small, s...