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Despite only being with the business for two and a half years, Mark brings a unique advantage and specialist quality to the role having previously managed his own landscaping business for seven years.

Despite only being with George Davies Turf since 2023, Nicolle has completed a full season and understands the intricate changes and challenges facing our customers month by month. Working closely with our office and yard teams, she has developed a unique insight and specialised knowledge in turf and can advise on the many variables involved for ensuring its quality and efficiency.

Dry patches on a lawn are unsightly and can severely impact the overall look of your garden. They create uneven, brown, or yellow areas that stand out against the lush green grass, making the lawn appear neglected and unhealthy. These patches can also lead to further deterioration if not addressed promptly, potentially allowing weeds and pests to take hold.

In a couple of months, Matt McNamara will be celebrating his fifth year with GDT and at just 27 years old, he has quite an impressive career journey to share.

Whether you can see them or not, snails and slugs are never far from your garden! To many of us, they look like slow, simple, slimy animals that surely couldn’t cause too much damage to your flowers, hedges or lawn. The truth is yes, they can! Especially if they’re left to their own devices and allowed to multiply.

Millboard offers a stunning, low-maintenance alternative to natural wood decking. Handmade in the UK and meticulously styled to replicate real oak timbers, Millboard is virtually indistinguishable from genuine wood. As a type of composite decking, Millboard provides several advantages over traditional timber.

Both topsoil and compost are used by gardeners and landscapers alike, so we understand the confusion over the best product to use: topsoil or compost. Both are key ingredients for gardening, and they can help influence the performance, stability, and appearance of your turf, hedges, plants, and flowers.

Turf laying involves proper preparation and installation to ensure the turf establishes well, resulting in a lush, healthy, and resilient lawn.A lush, well-maintained lawn can significantly enhance any garden, providing the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the sun when summer comes around.

A healthy-looking, well-kept lawn makes all the difference to an outdoor space. Whether it’s a domestic garden, communal area, park, or sports field, that picturesque green grass is what we all aspire for. Not only does it create a dreamy-looking space, but it also helps encourage wildlife and create safe habitats for them. 

Whether you’re creating a new lawn from scratch or replacing an old one, understanding the types of turf available, how to prepare and lay the turf, and how to care for it properly is essential for achieving a healthy, long-lasting lawn.