What To Do With Your Lawn After a Heatwave

What do you do with a lawn after months of hot weather and no rain? Our lawns are dry, brown and struggling to grow. But once temperatures cool, is it best to reseed, returf or leave our lawns to it? In this article, we cover all of those options to help you find the best solution for your turf.

Wondering why your lawn looks like a desert rather than a lush green oasis? In this article we explain why your grass is growing brown in the dry, hot summer, how to test if it’s dead or dormant, and how to help it survive the heat.

Right now, the UK is experiencing some rather glorious hot and sunny weather. Although this is great for family BBQs and summer garden parties, prolonged hot temperatures can significantly impact our lawn’s health and appearance without the right care and attention.

Our 12-month lawn care calendar tells you everything you need to know to maintain a thriving lawn all year round. From mowing heights to the best time to fertilise your lawn, we’ve got you covered.

August brings heat, dry spells and heavy use, all tough on your lawn. Whether you’re caring for existing turf or laying new rolls, this guide shares quick, practical tips to keep your grass healthy and looking great through the summer.

With summer heat and hosepipe bans on the rise, keeping your lawn healthy can feel like a challenge. Whether you’re laying new turf or maintaining an existing lawn, this guide covers what a hosepipe ban means, the 28-day rule for new grass, and how to keep your turf in top condition.

As July’s heat settles in, you might spot your lawn turning light brown or slowing its growth. But don’t panic, this is entirely normal! Your turf is simply reacting to the hot, dry conditions. Once the rain returns (and in the UK, it always does), it’ll bounce back quickly.

Still, there’s plenty you can do to help your lawn stay strong, green, and ready to impress. Whether you’re a professional landscaper prepping a show home or a homeowner aiming for the best lawn on the street, these expert tips will help you keep your grass in top condition all summer long.

Nothing says summer like a perfectly striped, lush green lawn basking in the sun. Whether you’re a homeowner taking pride in your garden or a landscaper showcasing your best work, there’s something deeply satisfying about a crisp cut and defined lines across your turf. This blog will explore what it takes to achieve that professional finish, the best tools and techniques for creating stripes, and how to maintain that vibrant look all summer.

June is one of the most rewarding months for lawn lovers. Warmer days and light rainfall create ideal growing conditions, but they also bring new challenges. Whether you’re a landscaper managing client projects or a homeowner aiming for the perfect garden, summer turf care is essential. In this post, we share our 8 top turf tips for June to help you grow, mow, and maintain a strong, healthy lawn ready for anything the British summer throws at it.

Turf is a living organism and like all plants, it needs regular water, nutrients, and sunshine to survive and thrive. Ideally, grass should soak up 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day but with the unpredictable UK weather, this isn’t always consistent! It’s also dependent on your type of turf and its purpose.