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In recent years, rainfall has been decreasing significantly. What is more, the air temperature has increased by 1.5 °C to 2 °C above the long-term average. All across Europe, there have been extremely dry and hot springs and summers which have taken their toll on the vast majority of lawns. Is there a way to save a dry, destroyed lawn without having to completely replant it?

In the case of lawns that have been established on clay or compacted soil, the topsoil will become trampled and compacted over time, especially if the lawn is used frequently. This compaction process has a negative impact on the overall condition of the lawn.

When it comes to lawn care, verticutting is a key process that will help you keep your lawn in optimal condition. But what exactly is verticutting and why is it so important? Let’s find out!

Just like in life, the saying “Less is more” is more than valid for choosing the reel for your lawn. It is not always true that more blades will be a better fit for your lawn and mowing style. It is dependent on multiple factors, such as mowing intensity and quality or thickness of the mowed lawn. 

Are you considering buying a reel mower to achieve better results on your lawn? Your first challenge will be to fully understand this type of machine. Reel mowers have been getting increasingly popular in recent years. With more and more manufacturers and models arriving on the market, choosing the right mower may prove a daunting task. That is why we have prepared an easy-to-follow guide for all enthusiasts of perfectly cut lawns.

Although Swardman reel mowers are generally very low-maintenance machines, there are a few basic things you need to keep in mind. One of them is the adjustment of the reel against the bedknife. A correctly adjusted reel is absolutely necessary for clean-cut grass blades. In this article, we will show you what types of reels we have on offer and how to properly adjust them.  

Much has already been written about walking on lawns during winter. Imagine a fresh strawberry, gently squeezed and allowed to freeze, then put into a bowl and allowed to thaw. Will it have the same structure that it did before freezing...?

The end of the season is closely associated with several unpleasant events. Stress, uneasiness and despair set in, while you start to think about how to fill your free time on the weekend when you can’t mow, rake or dethatch the lawn… the next unpleasant issue is preparing your lawnmower for the winter. This is why today we’re bringing you an article that will make this process easier for you. After reading it, you can be sure that...

Artificial lawns offer a beautiful appearance that is relatively easy to maintain, but nevertheless require regular care to keep their aesthetics and functionality. In this article, we will show you how to properly care for artificial turf and how a specialized tool like the Swardman Artificial Grass Cleaner can help you do just that.

How to create a beautiful, short and thick turf out of an ordinary lawn? The journey does not have to be too long or complicated. All it takes is to stick to the 10 basic rules that have been followed by lawn keeping experts.

Simplicity is power. We tried to stick to this motto when we developed the electronic control system for the battery-powered Electra. That is why we opted for just five control buttons with intuitive features.