Archive: April, 2026

Lawn Care in April: How to Sow, Reseed or Restore Your Lawn After Winter

April is one of the best times of the year to sow a new lawn, reseed damaged areas or help your grass recover after winter. Milder temperatures, longer days and more active growth help seeds germinate and roots develop more strongly. In this guide, we explain how to prepare the soil, choose the right grass seed, scarify and fertilise an existing lawn, and reseed bare patches so your garden can look green and healthy again this spring.

abril 30, 2026
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Differences Between Sand, Compost, Mulch, Topsoil and Potting Mix

In this mini-guide, we simply explain what washed fine sand, compost, mulch, topsoil and potting mix are used for. Although all of them are used in gardening, each material has a different function: improving drainage, enriching the soil, protecting plants, filling...

abril 30, 2026 Plant Mini Guides
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Types of Natural Grass: Catalan Grass, Bermuda 419 and Fescue

In this mini guide, we look at three types of natural grass commonly used in gardens: Catalan grass, Bermuda 419 and fescue. Each variety has different requirements in terms of watering, sunlight, maintenance and resistance, so understanding their main...

abril 30, 2026 Plant Mini Guides
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Do You Want to Attract Pollinating Insects to Your Garden? These Plants Will Help

A garden can attract many insects, but some of the most important are pollinators. Bees, butterflies, bumblebees and hoverflies help plants reproduce, produce fruit and maintain a healthy garden ecosystem. In this post, we look at some of the best plants for...

abril 30, 2026 Mary´s Advice
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