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Caring for your garden

To help you keep your garden looking great all year round, here's some tips from our gardening experts.

1. Drainage

It is normal for gardens to be wet during winter months, we advise you to try and keep off them as much as possible during these times.
We lay between 100-150mm of top soil in each garden.
As the top soil is supplied from surrounding areas you may find some stones within it.

Springwalk development

2. Turf

It is best to avoid walking on your new lawn until firm (roughly 28 days) to ensure the lawn settles evenly. This will take longer in the winter.
During the dry months, your lawn will need regular watering until it is well established. The best time to water is in the evening after sunset.
Shaded and north facing gardens tend to be wetter due to less sunlight. South facing gardens tend to dry out quicker due to more sunlight.

Fresh grass

3. Borders

Borders should be dug over (cultivated) regularly to allow water to drain away. If this isn’t maintained soil will become hard, unworkable and weedy.
As time goes on, water will find its way out of the garden. Planting trees and shrubs will help to soak water up and will also add interest to your garden.

Shrubs

4. Lawn Care

To maintain the lawn it is recommended you invest in a good lawn mower and strimmer to cut and edge the lawn.
Once established the lawn should be cut regularly on a high setting.
Try not to cut the lawn too short, a recommended length is 15-20mm. See our yearly gardening diary above.
You should feed your lawn throughout Spring, Summer & Autumn. In Spring it should be fed with a nitrogen feed.
You should keep your lawn free of leaves as limited light will cause the lawn to fail.
During wetter months it is advised to stay off the lawn as much as possible, this includes pets.
If you do have pets who are allowed on the lawn, expect to see patches of green and brown in places. Without regular care, it is likely areas of your lawn may begin to fail as a result.

Flowers in garden