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What happens to grass during winter?

During the winter we know the lawn does not need to be mowed quite as often as in the spring and summer months, but why? What happens to grass and our lawns during winter to cause this?
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Winter Fertiliser Guide for your Lawn

At The Grass People we recommend feeding your lawn at least twice per year, once during the spring and again during autumn. An autumn/winter feed will perk your lawn up after a busy summer and protect the grass during harsh winter conditions.
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7 reasons to sow grass seed in autumn

As we begin to see the darker evenings come in and a slight coolness in the air we know autumn has arrived, but did you also know that during September and October and even through to November it is a great time to sow grass seed.
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Wildflower Competition: Support the Bumblebee Conservation Trust

At The Grass People we are becoming increasingly concerned about the threat to the UK’s bumblebees and we have been keen to get involved with a project that will assist in the conservation of our nation’s pollinators. So when the opportunity to work with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust arose, we were delighted to be part of it.
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5 benefits of sowing wildflowers in autumn

Our wildflower mixtures are all native to the UK and include fabulous wildflower species such as Oxeye Daisy and Meadow Cranesbill that come alive and provide a beautiful meadow. Each species is part of either the perennial or annual family.
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Luxury Wildflower Mixture ‘Meadow Magic’ - Now Available!

We at The Grass People are ecstatic to announce the release of our latest wildflower seed mixture, Meadow Magic. A premium addition to our wildflower range, the species within Meadow Magic have been hand selected to achieve a luxury 100% pure wildflower seed mixture.
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Repairing and renovating a golf course

All golf greens become worn when played on and need to be regularly renovated in order to bring the surface back to a suitable quality. Without appropriate repairs to the required standards the surface will deteriorate leading to further problems.
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How to repair divots on the golf course

A divot on a golf course tee or fairway is when the top layer of turf that is sliced off and sent flying as the iron enters the ground; and the resulting scar, or patch of bare earth that is left in the ground.
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Rolled Turf Vs Grass Seed

Okay, Okay, so of course being The Grass People we are the ultimate grass seed advocates and in our own biased opinion that old rolled turf is the arch enemy. But for the sake of a good debate we are taking a step back to look at a customer’s first question, which is best grass seed or rolled turf?
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Amenity Grass Seed for Rugby Fields

At The Grass People we understand rugby fields need to be sowed with the hardiest of seed, for the hardiest of players and the hardiest of conditions
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