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How to Repair Brown Patches in Your Lawn After Intense Summer Heat – So It Comes Back Stronger Next Year

Experts reveal 5 stages for restoring a lawn to its lush best after a tough summer

Homes & Gardens

Your Lawn Isn’t Dead, It’s Dormant – Experts Reveal How to Tell if Your Brown Summer Grass Will Recover

Lawns are resilient, and the best course of action may be to let it recover naturally

Homes & Gardens

6 July lawn care tips that will keep your grass lush, green and thriving in hot, dry weather

Even in hot, dry weather!

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North-facing garden ideas – 18 ways to guarantee a productive green space that's perfect for planting and hosting

Make it perfect for planting and hosting

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Why Lawn Experts Swear by This One Simple Tool for a Thicker, Greener Summer Grass

All hail the metal lawn rake – you’ll look at it with a newfound appreciation after seeing how versatile it is

Homes & Gardens

Clover is key to a low-maintenance garden – here’s why experts say you should keep the ‘weed’ in your lawn for No Mow May

Wildlife *loves* it

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What to feed your lawn in spring for lush green grass – you’ll find this ingredient in all the best fertilisers at this time of the year

Give your lawn a dose of this!

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How to lay turf in spring – 6 foolproof steps to a strong new lawn that's ready to use by summer

A no-faff guide to laying grass

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7 lawn diseases that could be eating your lawn – identify and treat them before they take over

Snow mould, fairy rings and more

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My grass is really long, but as a Garden Editor, even I'm not mowing it yet – this is why it's such a risk in February

Don't jump the gun!

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Experts warn this weekend is your 'last realistic opportunity' for fall lawncare — here's what to do

Make the most of this lawncare window, before the weather turns for the winter months.

Tom’s Guide

When to cut new grass from seed – this is how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow

Look at the length, not the calendar!

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How to look after your lawn in autumn to ensure Wimbledon-worthy grass next spring

Prepare your garden for winter by following these expert-approved autumn lawn care tips

Woman & Home

3 things you should put on your lawn in summer to encourage lush, green grass before the season ends

Now's the time to revive your grass – or give it a boost!

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August is the perfect time to overseed a lawn, but there’s one thing you’ll need to know about sowing after a heatwave

Keep a watering can handy!

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A wetting agent can revive and protect even the driest lawns – here's how it could benefit your garden

How lawn wetting agents work, and when to use one

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How to get rid of selfheal in a lawn – 3 ways to keep the purple-flowering weed at bay

Nip it in the bud before it takes over!

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How to get rid of dog urine marks on grass – the best ways to fix stains, and prevent them in the first place!

Keep those yellow patches at bay

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What to do after scarifying a lawn – 5 crucial follow-up steps for a greener, healthier lawn

These tasks will give your grass an extra boost

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Dandelions are the stars of No Mow May – here's why you should keep them in your garden

Another reason to avoid mowing your lawn this month!

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When to sow a clover lawn for an effortless, wildlife-friendly garden – the bees will love you for it

You can get started this month

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What to do if you've sown the wrong grass seed – experts reveal exactly how to fix it and get your dream lawn back on track

Don't panic! Follow this easy guide to putting it right

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When to use weedkiller on a lawn – the ideal window for cracking down on weeds is almost here

Strike while the iron's hot (and when the weather isn't!)

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When to treat moss in a lawn to guarantee strong, green grass — just in time for summer

It's almost time to get started!

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It’s too early to cut your grass, warn lawn experts — here’s why mowing this week could damage your grass

Don't let the sunshine fool you...

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