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Storing your lawn care products? Doing it right makes all the difference in the way they will work. Grass seed and fertiliser can lose their effectiveness if not stored properly, but don’t worry!

Wishing all of our customers a very merry Christmas & a happy 2025!

Like all things in life, your garden needs a rest after its hard work year-round. Here is our expert advice to get your garden primed for its winter rest to ensure it comes back fighting fit.

Here are 5 ways you can grow your own seeds in the cold

Laying the ground for a new lawn? Learn the vital steps to prepare your soil for grass seed planting. Discover the key tips to ensure your new grass thrives.

Can you plant grass seed all year round? Find out which products are best for all year round lawn care today!

Knowing when to mow and fertilise a new lawncan be tricky. Explore our recommendations on fertilising a new lawn today.

Weed killer proves effective in removing unwanted plants in your garden however many are concerned about the safety of their pets. Check out our advice and ways to keep your pets safe.

Rats are very intelligent rodents making them difficult to control. Check out our helping tips on controlling them this winter.

The cold temperatures that winter brings is the perfect time for rodents to seek warmer areas to shelter. This is often in our homes which means it is time to start thinking of ways to keep them out.

Is your lawn looking a little tired after a busy summer? Here are our top tips on how to repair your grass ahead of the winter. Read on to learn more.

Autumn is here, and it's important to apply the right type of fertiliser to your lawn if you want it to prosper through winter. Here's all you need to know.

Looking for hard-wearing grass for your sport venue? The AM 24 seed from A1 Lawn could be just what you're after. Find out more in this review.

Not shopped with A1 Lawn before? Here's why you can count on us to supply the very best lawn and grass seed, fertiliser and much, much more.

June is here which means summer is very nearly upon us. Explore our recommendations for tasks that can be completed this month to help make your outdoor space thrive.

If your lawn is needing some TLC this is the guide for you. Find out how to bring your lawn back to life today.

May is here and is the perfect time to get the garden in prime condition ready for the summer months to come where we can start to spend more time outdoors! Explore our recommendations here.

If you are new to fertilisers it can be quite difficult to know which is the best for your needs. Explore our latest blog which highlights how fertilisers can help your lawn.

Spring is now in full motion and with this in mind, there are plenty more tasks that can be completed around the garden. Explore our latest monthly guide to find out what can be done this month.

Red thread disease is a fungal patch disease that affects lawns. Explore our guide to find out more about the disease and ways of preventing it.

March is here which means spring officially starts at the end of this month! Explore our guide to find out what tasks you can complete during this month to get your garden ready for the new season.

Horsetail is an extremely difficult weed to control. We have put together a guide with some product recommendations to help you deal with this pesky weed!

With the arrival of February people are looking forward to the spring weather to come and wanting to get a head start on various outdoor jobs. Here are our recommendations for spring lawn repairs.

Get your garden in order for spring with these essential February gardening jobs! Discover key tasks for this month and the best tips to get your garden blooming.

There is more to fertilising a lawn than just chucking some fertiliser down and hoping for the best. This article explores the best ways of fertilising to get the most out of it for your lawn.

Throughout January there are still many jobs that need to be completed to ensure your garden stays in order over the winter months - explore our recommendations today.

December has arrived which means that winter is upon us. The colder weather does mean that there are fewer tasks that can be done however there are still maintenance jobs that need to be completed.

November marks the end of the growing season here in the UK. From this point onwards frosts are very likely to set in and temperatures are often below 8 degrees celsius.

Noticing moss growth within your lawn? Take a look at our guide to find out the best ways to combat this issue.

Calibrating a spreader can be a tricky task. We have put together a how to guide to make the process simple. See our tips today.

Wildflowers can add a lot to an area that you are landscaping. Here is our how-to guide on seeding wildflowers helping you to ensure you get the most out of your seeds. Read more today.

October is here and it is the time to get your garden tidy and "put to bed" in time for the harsh temperatures to come. Explore our recommendations here.

Applying fertiliser to your lawn during the colder months will help to improve your grass’ health. Find out more about the importance of autumn lawn fertilisers today.

Cleaning algae, moss and other biofilms is essential to keep hard surfaces non-hazardous and safe from slips and trips. Not only this it improves the overall appearance of the hard surface.

Now that September is here, it is important that you get your garden prepared for the cooler months of autumn and winter. Check out our suggested tasks for this month.

With temperatures reaching a record 40 degrees Celsius this year in some parts of the UK, our lawns have taken a hit. Explore here to find out how to bring your grass back to life...

The common nettle is a very familiar sight, many of us being unfortunate enough to brush by their leaves and feel its sting and should be controlled for many reasons. Explore here to find out more.

August is the height of summer which makes watering one of the key jobs for this month. To find out what other jobs need completing, explore our guide today.

Get prepared to enjoy your garden this coming season. It's time to start preparing for summer now.

Maybe your garden is the unloved, overgrown space in your home, or maybe you just want to change the whole thing to make it better.

Aquatic weeds are very common in many ponds across the country. Thriving in warmer temperatures, they are seen during the summer and can rapidly take over a body of water.

Glyphosate has come under fire in recent years but just how true are these claims are and show you glyphosate products are safe to use.

July is often one of the hottest months of the year making it the perfect time to enjoy your garden. Explore our guide to see the jobs that need completing this month!

Fertilisers are represented by a combination of numbers that represent the three main nutrients used by your lawn NPK.

With the weather hopefully warming up it’s time to think about focusing on lawn care maintenance.

Weed and rough grasses are a common pain in our lawns that take advantage of weak points that have not been seeded in a while.

The UK can at times goes from one extreme to the next, and a heat wave can be just around the corner following nonstop rain.

This is the first decision to be made when approaching grassing a new area of the garden or a lawn.

Overseeding of an existing lawn can help infill thin and bare patches and make your lawn thicker and denser.

Although our dogs can be our best friends, the burnt grass is the painful side to it which can be an unsightly view.

The last thing you want to see after seeding is for weeds to grow with your grass, which can be disheartening after all your hard work.

Bees and ants won’t be front of most people's minds, but you may find that these little creatures love making a home in your lawn.

A Leatherjacket is the larvae of the Crane Fly that causes damage to your lawn my munching on the white roots of the grass.

A common question we get asked is when should I cut my new lawn ? It may seem a silly question, but it is important to get it right.

There is always a time in your lawns life that it becomes patchy or thin. These are simple tasks and require light work.

When growing a new lawn from seed, the right preparation can usually deliver fantastic results, that are cheaper and easier than turf.