General
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How to choose tree belting, ties and spacer blocks
Buckle tie, soft tie or belting cut from a roll, and whether you need a separate spacer to keep the stake off the bark.
Advice & growing guides
Practical, UK-specific advice on seed, lawns, wildflowers, fertiliser and groundcare — from a family-run supplier since 2004.
UK sowing & feeding calendar
A quick season-by-season guide for grass seed, wildflowers and feed in British conditions. Timings shift with the weather and your region — get in touch if you want a site-specific plan.
Spring
Mar – May
- Sow new lawns and overseed thin or worn turf once soil reaches ~8–10°C
- Apply a spring/summer feed to drive density and colour
- Spring-sow wildflower mixes (autumn is ideal, but spring works with moisture)
- Prepare seedbeds: cultivate, rake to a fine tilth and firm before sowing
Summer
Jun – Aug
Now
- Keep new sowings moist — water lightly and often in dry spells
- Spot-treat weeds and feed established lawns to hold colour
- Cut wildflower meadows after the first flush has set seed
- Plan and order seed for the prime late-summer sowing window
Autumn
Sep – Nov
- Best window of the year to sow lawns and overseed — warm soil, reliable rain
- Sow native wildflower mixes for strong spring establishment
- Switch to a low-nitrogen autumn/winter feed to toughen the sward
- Scarify, aerate and topdress before growth slows
Winter
Dec – Feb
- Hold off sowing — cold, wet soils give poor, patchy germination
- Test soil and plan nutrition and seed mixes for the season ahead
- Service spreaders and sprayers ready for spring
- Keep off frosted or waterlogged turf to avoid damage
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How to choose lawn seed
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How to choose a moss control treatment for lawns and turf
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How to choose an overseeding fertiliser
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Choose by what is grazing the ground, whether you are renovating or reclaiming, and how many years the ley needs to last.
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How to choose a knapsack sprayer
Tank size, pump type and whether you need a built-in mixer decide which knapsack sprayer suits the job, from 15 to 20 litres.
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How to choose fixing pins and pegs
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How to choose planting fertiliser and mycorrhizae
Work out whether the job needs feeding, root establishment, or both, then match the soil and what you are planting to the right product.