What Is Aeration? Technically speaking, aeration is the naturally occurring process of air exchange between the soil and its surrounding atmosphere. Practically speaking, aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from the lawn to improve natural soil aeration. Aeration Benefits Aeration can help make your lawn healthier and reduce
Courgette spaghetti (courgetti) recipe
Now you can harvest the first zucchini from your vegetable garden. Instead of cooking the courgettes as usual, sliced or filled, we present you with an alternative recipe “Courgetti spaghetti”, also called “courgetti”. As a low carbohydrate spaghetti alternative, they are not only incredibly delicious, but also a tasty healthy change to ordinary pasta. With
The Best gardens to visit in Greater London
London is best known for its bustling streets, world-class shopping districts and busy tourist spots. However, peppered throughout the city and its surrounding areas are beautifully tranquil gardens that offer a break from the chaos of everyday life. Here’s our pick of the best gardens in Greater London . Skip straight to gardens in the: North
Autumn Lawn Care Tips
At the end of the summer, your lawn may have had a lot of traffic and be in need of some care and attention to take it through the winter months. It is important that you take some steps now to prepare for the cold, wet months ahead. Below are some autumn lawn care tips to keep
Essential Tools for your new landscaping business
If you’re planning on launching your own landscaping business, it is important that you have the right tools for the job. There are some hand and power tools you simply won’t be able to manage without, so its important to make sure you’ve covered all your bases before launching your business. Follow our guide to
Turning your Composting bin
Turn, turn, turn for better compost Compost is that wonderful combination of microscopic mineral particles and decomposed organic material that makes your garden thrive. Composting is what gardeners do to control, or assist the naturally occurring decaying of organic matter. In the forest, leaves, plants, fruits and nuts, animal waste and other organic matter decay
Better gardens from better soil
Your garden soil is where your plants live and reproduce. Great soil makes having a great garden much easier to achieve; poor soil makes having even a good garden a burdensome challenge. So the very best thing that you can do for your garden this year is to improve your soil. Soils basic components All
Benefits of composting with drum composters
Healthier soil, better plants and contributing to a natural environment are all benefits of making compost with a Mantis Compostumber Compost makes hard clay soil more airy so it drains better and provides a healthier base for the roots of plants. Your own home-made compost is completely safe and natural and won’t harm children, pets,
Transplanting Seedlings
The best way to get high quality, healthy, and true-to-name vegetable transplants is to grow your own. If, however, you choose to buy transplants from a nursery or garden center, here’s a guide to selecting and caring for transplants. Which Vegetables Should I Plant? If you are a first-time gardener, you may want to start
Planting Vegetables
Choose a Sunny Location Most vegetables need six to eight hours of direct sun a day for best results. Locate the garden so that access is easy and convenient. The ideal garden location has loose soil that drains well. Make the Garden the Right Size A 12 x 16 ft plot is sufficient for a
Garden bin tax: How does your council compare?
Mantis research has revealed that 42% of local authorities in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) will charge an annual fee for kerbside garden waste collection in 2016. Many householders are left outraged that the so-called ‘garden bin tax’ comes on top of their council tax bill. It is a statutory right to have your
Your complete guide to maintaining a successful allotment
The popularity of allotments has seen a resurgence in the UK in recent years. If you’re eager to rent a piece of land and start growing your own fruit and veg, this guide will tell you everything you need to know, from how to rent a plot to exactly when and how to plant the
April Gardening Calendar
Lawn Care in April Sow a new lawn or patch damaged areas from April onwards, dryer lawns are better for this. Apply weed killer to established lawns according to the manufacturer instructions – aim to use products that are plant and animal friendly. Rake established lawns to remove old plant debris – raking the lawn
January Gardening Calendar
Mantis’s January gardening calendar provides all of the information you need to care for your garden in the New Year. You will find everything from general gardening tips, lawn care advice, fruit and vegetable care, plus much more. Lawn Care in January Clear the lawn – The main job at this time of year
February Gardening Calendar
Mantis’ February gardening calendar explains everything you could need to know about rebuilding and maintaining your plants, flowers, and lawn throughout the end of winter. We create these guides on a monthly basis, so if you are new to our gardening tips, we recommend reading our guides for December and January so you can get
Winter Composting
Winter Composting with the Mantis ComposTumblers Although quick hot composting relies on average temperatures usually found in the spring season onwards, it may be possible to achieve a degree of cold composting through the winter season. Is Composting possible in winter? Normal Hot Composting in a Mantis ComposTumbler requires an average daily temperature above 5c,
December Gardening Calendar
December Gardening Calendar This December gardening calendar has been created by the experts here at Mantis UK to help you care for all aspects of your garden in the lead up to Christmas. While your garden doesn’t require as much work as during the summer, you should still remember to carry out a few simple
Removing Thatch from Lawns
Thatch… recognizing it, and removing it! What is Thatch? Thatch is a matted layer of dead grass, roots and other matter that builds up in grass over time. Its very common and collects on most lawns at some time or another. Thatch collects above the soil at surface level and becomes intertwined in grass stems.
Soil Preparation
Soil Preparation Since a great garden begins with good earth, make sure to give your soil special attention when preparing your garden. The key thing to remember is this: soil is made up primarily of solid matter, air and water. The latter two are critical for the successful growth of any vegetables, fruits, flowers or
Ten Tips for a Great Lawn
1. Aerate your lawn regularly Aeration allows water, air and nutrients to reach the roots of the grass where they are most beneficial. Aeration also reduces surface compaction of the lawn allowing for better drainage. Aeration can be done using a garden fork or hollow tine fork or for almost effortless slice aeration use the
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