Mr Grindle – whose lawn has appeared on Gardeners’ World on BBC 2 – has spent 30 hours a week for the past 40 years tending his garden in Tickhill, Doncaster
He cuts the grass six times a week and reckons to have spent 60,000 hours tending his beloved garden.
And for Stuart Grindle, all the effort has paid off after his hallowed turf was named as Britain’s best lawn.
Retired joiner Mr Grindle, 74, ensures the grass retains a carpetlike finish by using the same type of seed that golf courses use for their greens.
He also discourages anyone from walking on it, even his family.
Mr Grindle – whose lawn has appeared on Gardeners’ World on BBC 2 – has spent 30 hours a week for the past 40 years tending his garden in Tickhill, Doncaster.
His wife Anne, 74, even has to ring a bell when she wants him to come in.
‘The lawn is my pride and joy, I even cut through the winter,’ he said.
He added: ‘I have spent many a year perfecting my garden, particularly the lawn, and have learned that there is never a finished article.
‘It’s a passion I have had for over 40 years. My wife [keeps] telling me it’s time to stop each day.
‘I cut it in two directions, it gives it a finer finish. The lawn is 30 yards long, but it’s not just square shaped. I even cut through the winter months.’
His prize for winning the national competition, sponsored by gardening firm EGO Power+, included a multi-tool, for trimming and cutting, and a cordless electric mower
Mr Grindle discourages anyone from walking on his pride and joy in the town of Tickhill, even his family
Speaking after the best lawn win, he said: ‘It’s some achievement, I’m very pleased.’
Steve Roskell, EGO’s European marketing director and one of the judges, commented: ‘We received lots of great entries but as soon as we saw Stuart’s entry we knew he was a contender.
‘His lawn and his dedication to it are fantastic so he instantly got my vote.
‘He’s a very worthy winner who is clearly passionate about maintaining his lawn and garden.
‘We look forward to seeing how his new lawnmower and multi-tool will help ease his workload.’
He cuts the lawn using his handpush 14-blade 1947 Ransome Certes mower that once belonged to a groundsman at a bowling green.
His prize for winning the national competition, sponsored by gardening firm EGO Power+, included a multi-tool, for trimming and cutting, and a cordless electric mower, but Mr Grindle insists he will remain loyal to the old hand-push one.