Evangrass News

This year may just be the year to get stuck into our gardens, making them wonderful places to be and relax in over the next few months, while we are social distancing and as result spending more time than ever in our homes. And we believe...

Not getting the results you want from your lawn after cutting it? There’s actually an art to making sure that you are mowing your lawn for longevity; the problem is that there is so much advice it can be hard to know what the right...

Are you hosting the family for Christmas this year? In that case, now is the perfect time to whip your garden into shape for summertime outdoor entertaining and ready for those Christmas celebrations. 1: Green up your grass Your lawn provides the backdrop to a beautiful garden...

Just like you, your lawn and its soil need to breathe. Over time, soil becomes compacted and “full” of solid particles in a constrained space, preventing the proper circulation of air, water and nutrients which are vital for strong grass roots. Aeration is particularly important...

Summer means days by the pool, braai’s and friends… all pictured in your head beside a beautiful lush-green lawn, right? However, maintaining a healthy lawn is not always easy – though it can be when you know what to look out for, what to avoid...

Is your garden eco-friendly? While it may seem like an odd question as gardens are inherently by nature “eco-friendly”, but what you may not realise is that your garden practices could be damaging to the environment. Every garden suffers from some sort of pesky problem –...

Keeping your lawn lusciously full and even throughout your garden can sometimes be challenging, particularly when there are areas of shade causing your lawn to become uneven and patchy. If you think that you have tried everything to keep your grass alive in shaded areas,...

Are you dreaming of a new lawn but are concerned about the cost? Well, did you know that you don’t have to cover every inch of your soil with sods when laying instant lawn? Yip, it’s called strip-sodding - and it’s the perfect solution to...

The winter climate can be harsh but it needn’t mean doom and gloom for your garden; we dispel a few myths about KZN’s winter and your lawn: Myth 1: Winter damages lawn, no matter where you live. Not all areas experience a harsh winter –...

With winter around the corner, the season associated with dreary gardens and dusty turf, many incorrectly believe it is pointless laying new grass. Yes, it is true that many varieties do struggle to establish themselves in winter, but thankfully there is one variety that is...