How-to

  • Garden pests and diseases

    Garden pests and diseases A practical UK guide to the pests and diseases that actually affect gardens in our area, and the plants that resist them. Almost every garden in Kingston, Surbiton, Esher and Coombe will see some pest or disease pressure across the year. The aim is not to eliminate it, which is neither…

  • Lawn renovation and seeding

    Lawn renovation and seeding How to bring a tired lawn back, or sow a new one that lasts Updated October 2026 Most lawns we look at across Kingston, Surbiton and the wider Surrey area have the same complaints: moss, thin patches, compaction, weeds and grass that gives up in shade. They nearly always come back…

  • Weeding guide

    Weeding guide Simple, effective ways to keep weeds under control for good. Gardens across Kingston, Surbiton, Richmond, Twickenham and Esher are wonderful places to live and grow plants. They are also wonderful places for weeds, thanks to our damp Thames-side microclimate, rich clay soil and an enthusiastic local seed bank that predates most of the…

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