How To Care for Your Lawn After Heavy Rain

Rain is good for turf, right? Although regular rain can do wonders for our gardens, and especially our lawns, when we have a consistent downpour, it can cause serious problems. In 2024, the UK experienced prolonged periods of rain, with some areas receiving more than 190mm in one month. This amount can lead to water pooling, soil compaction, damage to grass roots, and lawn waterlogging. All of which can impact the health, resilience, and appearance of your lawn.

May marks a turning point, with lawn growth accelerating rapidly. The plants are working hard to thrive, and you will no doubt want to ensure your garden is getting ready for summer. So, can you pick up speed during May and create the luscious lawn you long for?

Although we’d love to have flawless soil that produces the healthiest turf, brightest plants, and most flavoursome vegetables, we all know that’s not always the case! The quality of your soil ultimately impacts the success of whatever you’re growing. One way to guarantee excellent results is by including a highly nutritious topsoil.

Caring for a garden can feel overwhelming if you’re short on time or not a gardening pro. With busy lifestyles and smaller gardens, it’s easy to see why you’d want a beautiful space with minimal effort.

Garden lawns are exposed to a lot of wear and tear, especially during the summer months: kids playing, pets sunbathing, family BBQs, and get-togethers with friends. And that’s before we mention the lawn care of mowing, edging, and de-weeding. It goes through a lot!  

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.

Whether you’re ready to roll out your brand-new George Davies turf or are attempting to grow your lawn with high-quality grass seed, they involve a very similar process, and both have one secret ingredient: preparation!

Overseeding can sound like a bad thing, but in fact, it’s an easy, proven, and cost-effective way to give your lawn a much-needed boost. Everyone from amateur gardeners to professional landscapers overseeds, and every type of grass may well benefit from overseeding your garden at one time or another. 

Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper or a novice gardener, understanding the intricacies of turf and topsoil is essential for creating a lush, healthy garden. In this guide, we’ll delve into everything you need to know about selecting the right turf and topsoil for your projects.

Early spring is an excellent time to lay topsoil for both your lawn and garden. With the soil thawed and temperatures gradually warming, conditions become favourable for laying the foundations for a top-quality lawn.