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Lawn Care Calendar

May 27, 2026     

Our 12-month lawn care calendar tells you everything you need to know to maintain a thriving lawn all year round. From mowing heights to the best time to fertilise your lawn, we’ve got you covered.


Turf Rolls Explained & Why Rolled Turf Matters to Your Lawn

September 21, 2026      Turf, Turf Rolls

Ever wonder why turf is rolled, stacked and delivered in perfect rolls? Our latest blogs explore the benefits rolling turf brings to the health, appearance and performance of your turf, as well as the long-lasting advantages.


How To Care for Your Lawn After Heavy Rain

September 17, 2026      Soil Tips, Turf, Turf Tips

Although our lawns love water, can they have too much of a good thing? In this article, we cover what happens to your lawn after heavy rainfall, the damage rain can cause, and how to fix these issues, including waterlogged lawns.


October Turf Tips

September 14, 2026      Autumn Turf, Turf, Turf Advice, Turf Tips

Get your lawn in tip-top condition, ready for winter. Our experts have pulled together the best turf tasks to complete this October. From aerating compacted soil to clearing lawn-infesting moss, these easy tasks will help protect, enhance and strengthen your turf throughout winter, producing a healthy turf come spring.


5 Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Grass Turf

September 13, 2026      Laying Turf, Turf, Turf Installation, Turf Tips

Get the most from your new lawn by avoiding these common grass turf installation mistakes. We’ve used our experience and expertise to pull together the top 5 mistakes people make when installing fresh turf, the problems they cause, and how to fix them.


Autumn Prep: Refreshing Your Lawn with Top Quality Turf

September 04, 2026      Autumn, Turf

There is always a misconception about which season and time of year is best to lay turf. Realistically, you can lay turf any time of the year in the UK. But autumn is becoming increasingly popular thanks to its mild temperatures, higher rainfall, and the chance to repair or replace summer-stressed turf. 


What To Do With Your Lawn After a Heatwave

August 20, 2026      Summer Turf, Turf, Turf Tips

What do you do with a lawn after months of hot weather and no rain? Our lawns are dry, brown and struggling to grow. But once temperatures cool, is it best to reseed, returf or leave our lawns to it? In this article, we cover all of those options to help you find the best solution for your turf.


Turf Rolls Explained & Why Rolled Turf Matters to Your Lawn

August 17, 2026      Turf, Turf Rolls

Ever wondered why natural turf is harvested, stacked and delivered to you in rolls? From faster installation to better establishment, turf rolls offer numerous benefits. In this article, we explain how turf rolls benefit the ultimate health, appearance and performance of your lawn and how to confirm whether or not you’re ordering high-quality turf.


How To Lay Turf – Step by Step Video Guide

August 12, 2026      Turf Tips

So, you’ve looked at your garden or landscaping project and decided your lawn is looking a little tired. You’ve found George Davies Turf to order your high-quality turf, but then what?

How do you turn multiple rolls of turf into a smooth, even lawn? As turf experts, we’ve pulled together everything you need to know when it comes to laying turf.


Is My Lawn Dead or Dormant?

August 11, 2026      Turf, Turf Advice, Turf Tips

Wondering why your lawn looks like a desert rather than a lush green oasis? In this article we explain why your grass is growing brown in the dry, hot summer, how to test if it’s dead or dormant, and how to help it survive the heat.