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Putting The Garden To Bed For Winter

December 22, 2025      Turf Tips, Winter Garden, Winter turf

Discover all about putting your garden to bed. Our eight simple steps help tidy your garden and keep your turf healthy through winter. Follow our top turf tips to prepare and protect your garden over winter, and give it the best chance to blossom in the spring!


The Shady Turf Guide from George Davies Turf & Stone

November 21, 2025      Shade Tolerant Turf, Turf Tips

Is your turf struggling due to limited sunlight? It may not be as simple as removing a tree or cutting back hedges. But if your turf is predominately in the shade, there is an easy solution to achieving a healthy and vibrant lawn – shade-tolerant turf! This article talks you through the benefits of installing shade-tolerant turf to gain long-lasting results for your domestic garden, public space, or sports fields.


Can You Lay Turf in Winter?

November 05, 2025      Turf, Turf Installation, Turf Tips, Winter turf

Don’t let winter weather put you off installing that lush, natural lawn. Winter can provide the ideal conditions for laying turf, making the process easier and more successful. From effective ground preparation and what to avoid in winter, this article shares everything you need to know about laying turf in winter.


Will Turf Grow in Winter?

November 05, 2025      Turf, Turf Tips, Winter Tips, Winter turf

Does your turf look stressed as winter approaches? Are you looking to repair your lawn before winter sets in and prepare it for spring? This guide can help! Cold weather doesn’t always mean zero grass growth. However, there are factors to consider that this guide will talk you through. If you want tips on helping your grass grow in winter, read on.


Everything you need to know about Kandla Grey from the stone experts at George Davies.

November 05, 2025      Kandla Grey, Paving Slabs, Sandstone, Stone Paving

Deep dive into the world of sandstone and Kandla Grey! This article shares everything you need to know about installing Kandla Grey paving in your landscaping. From the qualities of Kandla Grey and garden inspiration to correct stone paving installation and care, the stone experts at George Davies have shared their expertise to help you get the best results from your paving project.


How to Take Care of Your Lawn This November

October 29, 2025      Autumn Turf, Turf, Turf Advice, Turf Tips, Winter turf

Get the most from your lawn this November with our core turf care tips. November is the most critical time in lawn care – it’s your last chance to strengthen and protect your turf through an unpredictable winter, ensuring you have a healthy, thick and vibrant lawn come spring. This latest article includes our five top tips to look out for your lawn this winter.


Your Ultimate Guide to Paving

Whether you’re new to paving or looking for some professional advice – this is the guide for you! Our stone experts have compiled their knowledge on natural stone, porcelain, and cobble sets to help perfect your paving project. From choosing the right type of paving to installation and maintenance, find everything you need to know about paving right here.


Top Tips for Topsoil!

When topsoil is an essential part of laying turf, improving soil, or enhancing your landscape project, applying it correctly is crucial. In this guide, we’ve pulled together all our (proven) top tips to help you get to know the different types of topsoil, how and when to apply them, and how to get the most out of them to benefit your garden.


Keep Your Lawn in Peak Condition As the Seasons Change

October 28, 2025      Autumn Tips, Autumn Turf, Lawn Care, Turf Tips

Autumn is one of the most rewarding times of year for lawn care. It is also not optimised enough by landscapers or homeowners!

Whether you’re laying new turf or maintaining an existing lawn, a little autumnal prep now will pay off beautifully come spring. In this article, we’ll explain why autumn turf care is essential, why it’s the best time to lay turf, and the main lawn tasks you should be completing.


A Guide To Millboard’s Decking Subframes 

October 28, 2025      Composite Decking, Millboard, Subframe

At George Davies Turf, we know that every great deck starts with the right foundation. Your subframe might be hidden, but it’s the part that keeps your decking solid, secure, and built to last. In this guide, we walk you through Millboard’s three subframe options: Plas-Pro, DuoSpan, and DuoLift, so you can choose the best base for your next composite decking project with confidence.