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Lilith Hudson

The shortcuts expert use to a better-looking lawn - and the secrets you need to know to get there

A house with a healthy front lawn and flower border

You should consider yourself lucky if you have a lawn but you'll have to be prepared to care for it, and doing so could be more of a challenge than you think. That's because looking after your grass is one thing, but understanding the technical lawn care jargon is another, and while wrapping your head around these terms may feel like a minefield, you can't let it put you off lawn care completely. 

Scarify, aerate, de-thatch - all these terms are bound to be unfamiliar to the average Joe. Unless you're a seasoned landscaper or a long-time lawn owner, it's easy to be put off by the complex gardening vernacular but, if you want a luscious and healthy lawn, you can't shy away from them. Familiarizing yourself with these terms could be the difference between prosperous green grass and a yellow patchy yard. 

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