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How to Revive a Hard, Dry Lawn
After long periods of hot, dry weather, many lawns become hard, compacted, and brown. Although it may look worrying, with the right care,...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 292 min read


Is My Grass Dead or Just Dormant?
During hot summers or cold winters, lawns can suddenly turn brown or look lifeless, leaving many wondering if their grass has died....

Marcus Bergin
Jun 292 min read


Late Spring Lawn Care: Getting Your Lawn Summer-Ready
As May turns into June, lawns are growing quickly and looking their best – but this is also the time when they need regular care to stay...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 292 min read


Should You Leave Leaves on Your Lawn?
As autumn arrives, the colourful fall of leaves is beautiful – until they start piling up on your lawn. Many clients ask if it’s okay to...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 291 min read


Why Is My Lawn Dry?
Walking out onto your lawn and finding it crisp and brown can be worrying, but in most cases, it’s just nature’s way of coping with dry...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 291 min read


How to Fix a Lawn After a Dry Summer
It’s a common sight in late summer – lawns turning brown and looking lifeless after weeks of heat and little rain. But don’t worry, most...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 292 min read


Spring Lawn Repairs: Bringing Your Grass Back to Life
After winter, many lawns come out looking a little worse for wear. Patches, thinning areas, moss, and general tiredness are common sights...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 292 min read


What’s the Best Grass Seed for Heavy-Use Lawns?
If your lawn doubles as a football pitch, dog run, or children’s play area, choosing the right grass seed is crucial. Some grasses simply...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 292 min read


How to Restore an Old, Tired Lawn
Is your lawn looking past its best? Many clients around Cheltenham come to me with lawns that have become thin, patchy, and moss-ridden...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


What’s the Best-Looking Grass for Your Lawn?
When it comes to creating a beautiful lawn, choosing the right type of grass seed is just as important as feeding and mowing. Different...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


Should You Roll Your Lawn?
Every spring, I hear questions about rolling lawns to smooth out bumps and enhance their appearance. It’s a traditional practice, but is...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


How and When to Water Your Lawn
Watering is one of those tasks that many homeowners skip, either because they are unsure of how much to use or because they think rain...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


What Is Lawn Fertiliser?
You’ve probably seen bags of lawn fertiliser in garden centres or heard about professional treatments, but what exactly is it, and why...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


Why Should You Feed Your Lawn?
If you’ve ever wondered why some lawns look thick, green, and healthy while others remain patchy and pale, feeding is often the key...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


How to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Lawn
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as seeing weeds popping up in your lawn just as it’s starting to look its best. Whether it’s...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


What Is a Lawn Weed?
Have you ever knelt down to admire your lawn only to spot a sneaky dandelion poking through the grass? Weeds are one of those persistent...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


Lawns and Dogs: How to Stop Your Pet Damaging the Grass
I get asked this a lot by clients around Cheltenham – how to keep a lovely lawn when you’ve got a dog. Pet damage is one of the most...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


How to Control Leatherjackets in Your Lawn
I get asked this a lot by clients around Cheltenham, especially when lawns suddenly thin out with no obvious cause. One common culprit is...

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


What’s the Best Grass Seed for Your Lawn?
I get asked this a lot by clients around Cheltenham – especially when they’re looking to improve tired patches or thicken up their lawns....

Marcus Bergin
Jun 282 min read


The Seasonal Menace of Daddy Longlegs: Understanding Leatherjackets in Your Garden
Introduction: The Summer Challenge in Bishops Cleeve As the owner of Marcus Bergin Gardening in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, I've seen how...

Marcus Bergin
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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