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Practical, UK-specific guidance for lawns, meadows, pitches and planting — written to the rhythm of the growing year, for home gardeners and grounds professionals alike.

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Lawn Care Mowing, feeding and the routine care that keeps lawns and amenity grass healthy through the year. 10 guides Turf Renovation & Repair Scarifying, overseeding and repair work that brings tired or damaged turf back to strength. 6 guides Sowing & New Grass Seedbeds, sowing, turfing and aftercare for establishing new grass from scratch. 7 guides Weeds, Pests & Disease Recognising and dealing with weeds, moss, turf pests and disease before they take hold. 7 guides Watering & Drought Irrigation, drought dormancy and keeping grass alive through dry spells and water restrictions. 6 guides Sports Pitches Renovation, repair and match-day care for winter and summer sports surfaces. 8 guides Meadows & Wildflowers Planning, sowing and managing wildflower meadows and pollinator-friendly grassland. 6 guides Trees, Hedges & Shrubs Planting, pruning and protecting trees, hedging and shrubs the whole year round. 10 guides Soil, Drainage & Aeration Compaction relief, aeration, drainage and soil analysis for ground that works. 5 guides Slopes & Erosion Control Stabilising banks, bare ground and worn routes against rain, runoff and erosion. 3 guides Kit & Machinery Servicing, calibration and storage — keeping mowers, sprayers and materials in good order. 4 guides Product Guides How to choose the right product, department by department: honest comparisons of the seed, feed and kit Phoenix actually sells. 59 guides Planning & Compliance Programmes, budgets, ecology rules and the paperwork behind well-run grounds. 7 guides

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How to choose reptile and amphibian fencing

Herpetosure fencing excludes different species at different heights. One product works the other way, letting animals leave but not return.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 4 min read
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How to choose a pre-seeding fertiliser

The choice comes down to how closely the turf is cut, and whether one slow release application beats a cheaper standard feed reapplied.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 4 min read
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How to choose a tree or shrub guard

Tree tube, shrub shelter or hedge wrap, standard or biodegradable, sized to the rabbits, hares or deer actually on site.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 4 min read
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How to choose tree root protection

Deflecting a young tree's roots away from hardstanding, or protecting an established tree's roots from vehicles: two different jobs.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 3 min read
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How to choose a spiral tree guard or hedge wrap

Coiled spiral guard or stake-free Vigilis wrap, standard plastic or soil-biodegradable, for lighter browsing pressure than a full tube.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 3 min read