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A healthy, green lawn is something every homeowner and landscaper strives for, but below the surface, hidden pests can quickly undo all your hard work. One of the most common culprits in the UK is the leatherjacket. Read our guide on how to identify and treat leatherjackets without causing further damage to your lawn.

Raised bed mix is the secret to stronger roots, healthier plants and guaranteed growing results! Learn from the GDT&S experts what raised bed soil is, how it differs from topsoil and garden soil, where best to use it, and why it delivers consistent results for homeowners, allotment growers and professional landscapers. Whether you’re creating raised beds, revitalising borders or installing large-scale planting schemes, this guide shows how raised bed mix provides the perfect foundation for plants to thrive.

National Gardening Week is here (27 April – 3 May 2026), led by the Royal Horticultural Society and inspiring thousands of homeowners across the UK to step outside and see their gardens a little differently. This year’s theme, Be Curious, is all about taking a closer look at your outdoor space, and asking a bigger question: What could your garden look like with a little attention this spring? Read on to find out!

Discover the science behind overseeding and fertilising a lawn at the same time for stunning, professional results! Suitable for supporting new lawns and repairing established ones, this article walks you through a winning combination. If you’re overseeding your lawn this spring, give it everything it needs with our useful guide on seed and feed.

In this ultimate guide, our experts explain exactly what lawn dressing is, when and where to apply it, and how it can dramatically improve your lawn, including drainage, root growth, and overall health. Discover the easiest and most effective solution to revive domestic and commercial lawns right here with lawn dressing.

Are you looking to transform your outdoor space with a beautiful, eco-friendly, easy-to-install, and cost-effective solution? Bark and mulch provides precisely that! In this article, we highlight the benefits of incorporating bark and mulch into your landscaping. As well as six creative ways to use bark mulch within your design to boost your garden’s overall health and appearance.

If you’re confused by the different mowing heights for your grass turf, or didn’t even realise there were more than one, this is the article for you! We break it down by season, weather conditions, and the age of your turf to make sure you’re mowing your turf at the right height, all year round.

In this guide, we explain what turf-specific topsoil is and why it’s the secret ingredient to the perfect lawn! Our turf experts also share their top tips on how to apply your topsoil correctly, and why this type of topsoil is ideal for homeowners and landscapers alike!

Are you confused by lawn feed and fertiliser? Unsure how and when to apply it to get the best results? Not to worry! Our experts have compiled their top five tips for lawn fertiliser. So, we can help homeowners and landscapers pick the right type of fertiliser for your turf, and benefit from its long-lasting, lawn-boosting results.

Our experts answer the age-old questions of: what to do with fallen leaves? Are they good or bad for my lawn, or should I recycle or compost them? There are lots of pros and cons for your turf when it comes to fallen leaves, which this article dives into. Take a read, and discover precisely what to do with fallen autumn leaves, and how they can benefit your turf’s health.