About The Lawn Journal

Smarter lawn care, made simple.

Helping You Understand Your Lawn, One Week at a Time

The Lawn Journal is an independent publication launched in June 2025 by turfgrass specialist Ryan Williams.

Welcome to The Lawn Journal — a weekly guide designed to help homeowners and lawn enthusiasts across the UK make sense of what’s happening in their gardens, season by season.

Whether you're battling moss, wondering when to mow, or want a lawn that looks and feels great, this blog exists to simplify lawn care with expert-backed advice that evolves with the weather and not just the calendar.

Meet the Author: Ryan Williams

Hi, I’m Ryan — the founder and voice behind The Lawn Journal. My background is rooted in both science and hands-on experience, with over seven years of experience in the turfgrass industry.

🎓 Formal Qualifications

I hold a degree in Sportsturf Management, specialising in soil science, turfgrass ecology, and sustainable practices. My education provided a strong foundation in both the technical and practical aspects of turf and landscape management.

🏌️‍♂️ Elite Sports Turf Experience

I’ve had the privilege of working at some of the UK’s most prestigious sporting venues, including the Wentworth Club, home to the BMW PGA Championship. My early career in elite sports turf gave me insight into the highest standards of turf care and playing surface maintenance — lessons I now translate into achievable tips for domestic lawns.

🌱 Professional Lawn Care

Today, I work hands-on across residential and commercial lawns throughout the south of the UK. This real-world, week-to-week experience shapes every article I write, ensuring the advice is always practical, current, and tailored to what lawns are facing.

Why I Started This Blog

Lawn advice online often swings between vague general tips and overly scientific deep dives. I created The Lawn Journal to fill the gap — practical, professional lawn care guidance that’s relevant to what’s happening right now, based on weather, soil, and seasonal conditions.

This is a passion project — and a long-term mission. I’m always open to feedback, topic suggestions, or questions. If there’s something you'd love to understand better about your lawn, I’d genuinely love to hear it.

Let’s Grow Something Better

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Full access to the archive
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