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Welcome to our blog!  Our intention is to add new topical articles of interest to our customers regularly. Enjoy!

There is so much more to our business than just turf

July 19, 2017      Turf Tips

Not only are we purveyors of the finest turf in the Home Counties, here at George Davies Turf we also stock various other products that can aid you in taking care of your turf and other parts of your garden.


Preparing Your Lawn For A Garden Party

June 30, 2017      Turf Tips

Whether it be a simple BBQ with friends, a raucous birthday celebration or even a wedding reception, it’s important to remember that after these kind of events there may be some damage to your lawn, particularly from the extra feet and furniture. The good news is that there are a few steps you can follow in order to prepare your garden for this.


3 Potential Problems…and the solutions!

June 15, 2017      Turf Tips

Whether it be the intervention of Mother Nature or an unforeseen roadblock that you just didn’t plan for, from time to time there may be issues that arise during your turf journey that may cause you to panic. However, there are simple solutions to the most common problems that can arise with turf…


The Importance of Mowing

June 02, 2017      Summer Tips, Turf Tips

Maintaining a well-mowed lawn isn’t just about keeping up with the Jones! It’s an essential part of lawn care to encourage healthy turf and a lovely lawn for you and your family to enjoy.


Turf Wars: Artificial vs. Natural

May 19, 2017      Product Spotlight, Turf Tips

Whilst we stock various product lines here at GDT, from Millboard decking to topsoils and fertilisers , turf will always remain our flagship item and primary passion. Over the years, we have noticed an increase in demand for artificial grass too, so it’s a really good thing that we sell both! It’s difficult to perform a side by side comparison as there are many reasons for using both but nonetheless it’s important to be able to recognise the positives and negatives for both artificial and natural turf so that you can make the right decision when buying. So what are the key strengths and weaknesses of each that you should bear in mind?


Quality Turf – What should you be looking out for?

May 05, 2017      Turf Tips

Here at George Davies Turf there are two key things on which we pride ourselves – great quality service and great quality products. So how do you know whether the turf you have received or are looking to buy is a quality product? 


8 quirky facts you probably didnt know about turf

April 07, 2017      Turf Tips

Turf is a great thing when it comes to transforming an outside area; it can inject fresh life into the most drab gardens and create a shining green landscape across a golf course. Most people think that there isn’t really a lot to the turf itself – beyond the aesthetic appeal of it, what else can a roll (or ten!) of turf really do?..


Introducing…

March 22, 2017      Millboard, Winter Tips

Welcome to the new GDT Turf Blog! We decided it would be a good idea to release fortnightly blog articles, with topics ranging from adverse weather conditions to any new products/ services that you can expect to see from us in the near future.