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How to choose the right product, department by department: honest comparisons of the seed, feed and kit Phoenix actually sells.

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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 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 wildflower seed

100% wildflower or a grass and flower meadow mix, matched to your soil: the choice that decides how a wildflower area actually turns out.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 5 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
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How to choose a weed and feed treatment

Phoenix Amenity stocks two weed and feed treatments for amenity turf. The choice usually comes down to whether moss is part of the problem.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 3 min read
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How to choose weed control fabric

Permanent synthetic membrane for hardstanding, or a biodegradable natural mat for living planting: how to choose between them.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 4 min read
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How to choose a weed killer or pest control product

Work out whether you're treating weeds, moss or a pest first, then chemical or non-chemical. All professional products need reading the label.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 4 min read
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How to choose a spring and summer turf fertiliser

The main choice is quick or slow release nitrogen, then matching granule and cutting height to your turf, from greens to general lawns.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 4 min read

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