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Ahh, the great British weather. The subject of almost all small talk on buses, in shops, and at work – and boy do we like to complain about it. Let’s take a look at the science behind why it’s always raining in the UK, and why our weather is so unpredictable… What causes rain? It’s […]

One of our most frequently-asked questions is whether or not artificial turf is slippery when wet? We are often told it’s one of the top three factors the put people off making the switch. It’s an understandable concern, considering that most people have only ever been exposed to DIY-store roll-on artificial turf: poor imitations often […]

How long artificial grass lasts depends on the quality of it’s manufacture. If you’re talking about the cheap roll of artificial grass that you can buy from most DIY stores, you might get a few years out of it at most. And that’s ignoring the fact that signs of wear and flattening will begin to […]

The artificial grass garden transformations are really blooming here in the UK, and every year, more and more people are taking the plunge and deciding to remove their tired old muddy, patchy lawns. If you’re still on the fence about upgrading to Wonderlawn artificial grass, perhaps these incredible transformations we have installed will persuade you […]

How to care for artificial grass by Wonderlawn. The great news is there isn’t a lot of maintenance required for artificial grass care. Here are our top tips to care for your lawn!

Take a look at some of our favourite barbecue gadgets to grill with skill this summer: Weber chimney starter This device ensures that your charcoal briquettes get heated to cooking temperature within minutes, and also ensures that the heat is evenly distributed. The chimney starter is also ideal for locations where charcoal lighter fluid is banned, […]

While there are a wide range of slug pellets, repellents, and poisons available in most DIY and gardening stores, an increasing number of gardeners are uncomfortable with the cruel and inhumane methods of these products. Campaigners are even calling for slug pellets to be banned, which is perhaps unsurprising when you consider that cats, dogs, […]

How would you feel if your doctor prescribed you gardening? Last year, a report from the influential King’s Fund think-tank urged the NHS that doctors should prescribe gardening far more often, particularly for patients with mental health problems, patients in the early stages of dementia, and patients undergoing cancer treatment. The benefits of social prescribing […]

Gardening is changing, as is the role of the garden in family life. New research suggests that of the 86% of UK homes with gardens, around three in four have removed part of the original lawn in favour of other surfaces such as artificial turf, or a patio. The research was carried out by Studio, […]

Hay fever affects roughly one in four people in the UK, and although there is no definitive cure, there are a number of precautions that can be taken to help relieve symptoms. Take a look at our tips to combat hay fever this spring/summer: What causes hay fever? An allergic reaction occurs when your body […]

Gardening isn’t for everyone – many of us don’t have the time, the patience, or even the skill to garden well. And that’s totally fine. But it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the beauty nature has to offer in your home. Here are five super-creative and easy ways to bring the […]

Have you ever grown your own strawberries? How about making a Sunday roast using only home-grown veg? Even in the coldest parts of the UK, a wide variety of fruit and veg can be grown in your own home/garden. Here are Wonderlawn’s recommendations for what to plant and sow in March: Grow your own strawberries! […]