Chafer grubs in lawns
Chafer grubs may be small but they can be extremely destructive in your lawn; they can however be controlled.
Author: Hannah
Fusarium patch disease
Fusarium patch disease presents as patches of yellowy-brown grass which does not attract dew in the mornings; you may also notice a fine white or pink mould.
Dollar spot
Dollar spot may appear as small, slightly sunken spots of pale, bleached turf. Correct maintenance can reduce the occurrence and severity of the disease.
British Standard for Topsoil BS3882:2015
Very few suppliers analyse their topsoils to the degree of Rolawn. In this article we explain what the British Standard means and why it is important in the decision-making process.
How to improve your soil
Advice on improving the structure and fertility of clay and sandy soils by adding organic matter, the best time of year to do this and what to use to improve your soil.
Using Rolawn Compost Soil Improver
A guide to using Rolawn Compost Soil Improver and recommended application rates.
The benefits of raised beds
Raised beds make an attractive design feature in your garden with many practical uses and benefits.
How to create a no-dig bed
An introduction to the no-dig method of gardening and how to create a no-dig bed.
Soil compaction & aeration
Compaction is the reduction of soil pore space. Soils are generally 50% pore space and 50% solid. The pore space is needed to conduct water and oxygen to your turf and many thousands of other plants, microbes and animals that live in the soil.
When to lay turf and seed
Rolawn explains when and how quickly turf should be laid and when to seed your lawn.