Manufactured fertilisers versus Organic fertilisers We are continuing to help the environment and reduce our carbon emissions so we thought we would have a look at the pros and cons of each type of fertiliser that we can use. Manufactured fertilisers – How are these produced? Plants require a balanced percentage of nutrients to produce… Continue reading .
Greenacres Direct are proud to announce their association with the Rose Society UK The Rose Society UK are a charity that promotes the ‘Nation’s favourite flower’ by supporting rose breeders, trials and the rose trade in the UK. If you love roses you might be interested in their quarterly publication called the ‘Rose Times’ which… Continue reading .
Although worms are beneficial for the garden, they can be a real problem in the lawn, producing surface worm casts. If the casts are left they may be squashed flat with your mower or underfoot creating an uneven surface, smothering the grass and providing a seedbed for weeds to grow in. Casting worms do not… Continue reading .
How a few months have changed our lawns and gardens! If your lawn is anything like mine it has changed dramatically since the spring… Do not despair, the lawn will recover with a little TLC. After the drought has stopped i.e. late August or early September lawn renovation can begin – no need to re-lay… Continue reading .
When sowing a new lawn it is essential that you prepare the soil first to ensure your lawn gets off to the best possible start, grows well in all conditions and stays perfect all year round. The leafy growth of your grass can only be as good as the condition of the soil below will… Continue reading .
Believe it or not every year up to a quarter of the grass in the average lawn can die. By over-seeding – sowing new grass seed into your existing lawn – you can rejuvenate it and bring it back to life. Over-seeding dramatically improves the appearance of the lawn as new grass breeding occurs then… Continue reading .
Has your lawn got brown patches that remain even after rain? If so are not alone! As our climate warms periods of excessive heat are becoming increasingly common and this creates problems for our lawns. In addition, most lawns are laid on substandard growing medium i.e. subsoil, clay or a minimum of topsoil for the… Continue reading .
Quality rose plants can be expensive to purchase and require a bit of TLC to ensure they look their best. Rose care starts from the beginning, with a well-drained compost or soil, positioned in a sunny spot. We may water on a regular basis but how often is feeding roses forgotten? What type of fertilisers… Continue reading .
Fertilisers provide mineral ions needed for healthy growth in plants. As plants grow they absorb mineral ions from the water in the soil through their root hair cells. Over time the concentration of these ions decreases so as gardeners we add a fertiliser to help the soil and feed the plants. Plants require 17 essential… Continue reading .
The Greenacres Direct Loyalty Program has been launched. All our customers are eligible to join the loyalty program, in fact, if you have a customer account then you are already signed up! Each purchase earns rewards points that can be redeemed against a future order, the only requirement is that you need to be logged… Continue reading .
