Can You Lay Turf in Autumn?

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Can You Lay Turf in Autumn?

October 29, 2019      Autumn Tips, Turf Tips

As we’re now very much into the Autumn season, one of the common questions we get is can turf be laid during the October / November months. The answer may surprise you, as the common consensus is that turf is usually laid under warmer climates, however with more moist conditions and less humidity – Autumn is indeed an ideal time to lay Turf!


Why should homeowners consider shade resistant turf

October 04, 2019      Turf Tips

The rise in urbanisation is having an effect on our daily lives, especially those in major UK cities like London and Manchester. In terms of sheer numbers, the fastest growing city centre was London, which grew from 268,700 to 327,200. Other than the obvious effects such as an increase in congestion, overcrowded living conditions, higher house prices and added pressure on food supply system, there is also another niggling problem that’s occurring in many gardens; too much shade.


How Often Should You Water New Turf?

May 02, 2019      Turf Tips

Once you’ve prepared your ground and laid your new turf, the trickiest job is now complete. You finally have a very luscious new lawn that will impress your visitors, adding style and character to your garden. That said, before you get too carried away and invite your friends round for a barbecue, it’s important you understand the next steps to ensure your lawn not only survives but thrives! So how many times a day must water you water new turf?


Feeding and Fertilising – Five Key Points

February 18, 2019      Seed Tips, Spring Tips, Turf Tips

Feeding and fertilising are really important parts of the standard lawn care routine; they’re like the bread and butter of ensuring that your turf is healthy and thriving. They should form part of your lawncare routine all year round but when the weather begins to turn as we head towards spring it becomes particularly important. So, what are five of the ‘need to knows’ when it comes to feeding and fertilising?


Artificial Turf – A Popular Alternative

January 25, 2019      Product Spotlight, Turf Tips

Although artificial turf doesn’t provide you with the ‘real grass’ feel, the major differences do mostly stop there. There are many advantages that make this such a popular, sought after alternative, so why might our artificial turf be the perfect solution for you?


Can You Lay Turf In Winter?

November 30, 2018      Turf Tips, Winter Tips

When you picture laying rolls of turf, you probably imagine a clear blue sky, warm weather and gorgeous sunshine not a chilly December day. There’s a perception that spring or summer is the best time to lay turf. However, autumn is considered a better time. And winter?


The Calm After The Storm?

March 09, 2018     

If you live in the UK, chances are you will have been battered by some adverse weather recently. So now that the snow has mostly melted and the winds have calmed (somewhat), how can you get your lawn ship shape and your spring maintenance back on track?


Artificial Turf in the Winter Time

December 18, 2017      Turf Tips, Winter Tips

Taking care of artificial grass is a different ball game, so to speak, and therefore you need to be armed with the right information to make sure you’re maintaining yours correctly, especially during months with harsher weather.


Top Tips for Turf Laying in the Winter

December 01, 2017      Turf Tips, Winter Tips

When you picture laying turf, you probably imagine a clear blue sky and gorgeous sunshine not a chilly December day. There’s a perception that spring or summer is the best time to lay turf. However, autumn is considered a better time. And winter? Well, it‘s just as good a time as any! 


How Much Turf Do I Need

November 10, 2017      Turf Tips

This is a question George Davies Turf are often asked, but fortunately, by taking down a few measurements you can soon find out exactly how many rolls you need, so you’ll never have to worry about being one or two rolls short when it comes to laying the turf.