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How to look after your garden: Basic gardening tasks everyone should know

July 04, 2023      Turf Tips

Caring for your garden doesn’t need to be complicated. From watering and weeding to mowing and feeding, these essential gardening tasks will help you keep your outdoor space looking its best. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a refresh on year-round garden care.


Summer lawn care: the ultimate guide for looking after your turf in the heat

July 03, 2023      Summer Tips, Turf Tips

Trimmed borders, vibrant flowerbeds and luscious green grass make the perfect setting for kids to play, relaxed afternoons or BBQ hosting during the summer months. But how can you ensure your turf is in top condition to survive the heat?


How to Fix Dry Grass & Brown Patches On Your Lawn

June 21, 2023      Summer Tips

You’re sitting outside in your garden, admiring your beautiful space, when suddenly you spot it – a dry, brown patch on your lawn. It’s not what you want to see in your perfectly manicured turf, but unfortunately, it happens. The good news is, we can help with fixing it.


Can You Lay Turf in the Rain? How Wet Weather Affects Your New Lawn

June 21, 2023      Turf Tips

Although rain brings a lot of benefits to our gardens (and saves us the task of watering), when it comes to completing jobs outside, rain can really put a dampener on things. But if you’ve booked out time to lay your new George Davies turf, and the weather takes a turn….


How Do I keep Birds from Eating My Grass Seed?

June 04, 2023      Seed Tips

Birds will naturally be drawn to soft fruits as well as suitable seeds and grains like Nyjer, millet, oats, and sunflower seeds over grass seeds. By placing these treats around the perimeter of your lawn, you will give them something else to snack on and distract them from your newly sowed lawn.


How to create a wildflower area within your garden

May 31, 2023     

There was a time when referring to a ‘wild’ garden was often a dig at the not-so-green-fingered homeowner. When they left their lawn to overgrow with long grass, weeds and a menagerie of wildflowers.


Do Weeds Grow Through Bark?

May 22, 2023     

Spring is in full swing right now, with fewer frosty mornings, cherry blossom emerging, bumblebees coming out to play and a chorus of chirps and cheeps with every sunrise. Unfortunately, weed growth is also kicking into gear. While there are many different solutions for controlling those pesky weeds, one of the most effective and visually appealing methods is to use bark mulch.


We’re finalists for top national business award

April 24, 2023     

The BizX Awards are among the most prestigious in the country, which meant we were up against hundreds of businesses UK-wide for ‘Best Service Based Business’ and ‘Best Customer Service’.


How is Turf Made?

April 04, 2023     

Nothing quite transforms an outdoor space than a lush and vibrant lawn, which can reinvigorate the most barren of spaces. Adding natural shades of green to your outdoor space can make you feel closer to nature, which ultimately soothes stress and boosts your mood… but what’s the process if you require a full lawn makeover, or just want to nurture your existing lawn to full health?


George Davies Turf crowned winner in local awards

March 24, 2023     

Our George Davies Turf team beat off tough competition to win ‘Best Customer Service’ in the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards 2023  (MKBAA) on Thursday 23rd March.