Welcome to the Greensleeves Blog
The Greensleeves blog is the number one place to keep up to date with all things lawn care. Updated throughout the month, you’ll find expert hints and tips from our local lawn care managers to the latest lawn care news from Greensleeves HQ. Our blog is also packed full of inspiration for not only making the most of your lawn but your garden and home.
Guide To Raised Beds: How To Create & Maintain Raised Beds (And Why!)
Raised beds are a great way to grow plants, from fruits and vegetables to flowers, in your garden. They provide better drainage than traditional beds and also make a great…
Installing And Using A Waterbutt
Use a waterbutt to store and recycle rainwater. It’s a fantastic way to be more environmentally friendly in your garden, improve the health of your plants and even save money!…
Spring Birdwatching In Your Garden | Birdwatching Guide
It’s beginning to get warmer and sunnier and the garden is increasingly a nicer place to be! With longer days to spend outside, you should be able to spot…
How To Get Green Grass
If you want to get green grass, or want some tips on keeping your grass green throughout the summer, then we have loads of tips for you! Greensleeves are experts…
Guide To Watering Your Lawn
In dry and hot periods, the most important way to look after your lawn is to keep it hydrated. If it lacks water, it will quickly lose its lush green…
Best Gardens Around the World
It’s the time of year for summer holidays, travelling and seeing the world. If you’re heading off to a new place, you might want to visit some of the local…
Guide To Chafer Grubs
Chafer grubs are an insect that hatches in lawns during the summer months. They can cause big problems for the health and appearance of your lawn, completely destroying turf,…
Guide To Composting
Composting is the most environmentally friendly way to deal with garden and kitchen waste and the resulting compost can be used to enrich soils and feed your garden. It’s a…
5 Tips To Keep Your Garden Healthy While You’re Away
If you’re about to head off on your holidays, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your garden stays in full health while you’re enjoying your…
The BBQ Chef’s Guide to… Fish
When the weather permits, there are few finer things than having friends over for a BBQ on the back lawn. Of course, while burgers and sausages are delicious, they can get…
How to play croquet
There are many benefits to keeping a well-manicured lawn, from that feeling of satisfaction you get looking out at those uniform stripes in the back garden, to the joys of…
Preparing Your Garden For A Successful Spring
If winter has taken its toll on your garden this year, then you will probably be happier than ever to welcome back spring! Preparing your garden for spring is an…