Why Dog Wee Causes Brown Patches and how to fix them. A lot of our customers have dogs and I often get asked what is causing the brown dead spots on the lawn. Dog urine contains very high levels of nitrogen and salts. In small amounts, nitrogen acts like fertiliser, but when a dog wees in one spot the nitrogen becomes so concentrated that it burns the grass. This is often more noticeable with female dogs because they tend to squat and wee in one place. Dog Wee spots on a lawn You’ll typically...

Synopsis – Visit to Tillers Turf, Newark 15 July 2026 Please forgive me if I’ve misunderstood any details — there was a huge amount to take in. I visited Tillers Turf in Newark with the UK Lawn Care Association to learn about their large‑scale turf production and, in particular, their Premier League‑level hybrid pitches. Managing Director Simon Hutton and his team walked us through their systems, methods, and the impressive scale of their operation. Tillers supply turf to residential homes,...

How Your New Lawn Develops: A Week‑by‑Week Guide Establishing a new lawn from seed is one of the most rewarding things you can do in your garden, but it does require patience and the right care at each stage. From the moment the seed hits the soil to the point where the lawn becomes fully mature, the first few months are crucial. Starting a lawn from seed has several advantages that homeowners often overlook. When you seed a lawn from scratch, you have complete control over the grass...