Technical Advice

The days are getting longer, the daffodils are sprouting and it’s finally starting to feel like spring is in the air. After a long winter of difficult conditions, your lawn is bound to need a little maintenance, so it’s time to dust off your gardening gloves and get back outside. Continue reading →

In an ideal world we would all have the time and garden space to create our own nourishing and friable topsoil, but for many gardeners, in particular, the city gardener, this is not possible. The good news, however, is that quality, bagged topsoil can be purchased from London Lawn Turf Topsoils in a range of different types which correspond exactly to your garden needs. Here, we'll help you to decide which is the right topsoil for you. Continue reading →

As we move into spring, one of the garden jobs you should be getting on with is tidying and repairing your lawn. One way to effect efficient lawn repair is to add a layer of top dressing to your existing lawn. It is essential that you use only clean and friable top dressing from good quality top dressing suppliers for this to ensure that your lawn has the healthiest possible soil base from which to grow a good strong sward that will endure a summer of outdoor family enjoyment. Below, we advise you on the steps necessary to add quality top dressing to your lawn. Continue reading →

  Composting is the act of using decomposed organic matter to create soil rich in nutrients and moisture, and is used in thousands of gardens across the United Kingdom in order to aid the longevity of the greenery, the turf, and even the animals that reside within the inner-workings of the soil. Here at The London Lawn Turf Company, our experts wholly believe that composting is mutually beneficial for both you and your garden. For this reason, The London Lawn Turf Company has complied a list of four benefits that arrive alongside the choice to begin composting in your garden. Continue reading →

Whether you’re new to the intrepid world of gardening, or are an old hat that has made their way with little research, gardening terms can sometimes be obscure and confusing. To save you the time of trawling through gardening blogs and books each time you encounter a gardening term you don’t know, we’ve compiled a list of the most common ones we’ve come across, and explained exactly what they mean. Continue reading →

It can be challenging to maintain your lawn throughout the entire year, where costs can add up. This is why we have provided 4 useful tips to help you converse a good amount of water by the end of the year. Not only is it going to help the environment, but it will also help you to save a lot of money in the long run. Take a look at how you can conserve water for your lawn in 4 easy ways: Continue reading →

Lawn aeration is creating piercings of small holes in the soil to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate in the roots. This is beneficial for gardeners, since it allows greater root development, creating a thicker, healthy and stronger lawn. It will also prevent any thatch build-up, and will reduce soil compaction. This is why we have provided useful tips on how to make the most of your lawn aeration, so you can achieve a healthy and fresher lawn. Continue reading →

  Growing your very own organic garden means that you can eat fresher, healthier fruits and vegetables. It can also help reduce the quantity of pesticides and toxins in the environment. Buying your fruits and vegetables in the supermarket can get pretty expensive, in comparison to growing them at home. You can create an organic, sustainable and eco-friendly garden by considering the following tips below: Continue reading →