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Welcome to our blog!  Our intention is to add new topical articles of interest to our customers regularly. Enjoy!

5 Reasons You Should Choose George Davies

September 22, 2017     

We’re exceptionally proud of the products that we sell, but why should George Davies Turf Ltd be your number one choice when it comes to turf?


Artificial Turf – What is All The Fuss About?

September 08, 2017     

At George Davies Turf, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the highest quality products, and this is no different when it comes to our artificial turf.


Striping Your Lawn – What are the basics?

August 25, 2017     

Having perfectly mown stripes on your lawn is a quintessential, classic look for your garden, as well as being featured on tennis courts, football pitches and other sports grounds. But how does it work?


How to Get Rid of Fungus on Your Lawn: Tips from the Turf Experts

August 11, 2017     

You’ve just spent time and money on laying your new turf, but what’s that little thing in the corner? It can’t be? Mushrooms? Luckily, there are ways to deal with fungus on your lawn, so your grass can once again look green and beautiful.


Laying Turf In The Summer – What should you be thinking about?

July 27, 2017      Summer Tips, Turf Tips

Despite the heavy rainfall of the last week, we are technically in the midst of British summertime so when we do get the occasional glimpse of sunshine, why not spend some time updating and taking care of your garden?


There is so much more to our business than just turf

July 19, 2017      Turf Tips

Not only are we purveyors of the finest turf in the Home Counties, here at George Davies Turf we also stock various other products that can aid you in taking care of your turf and other parts of your garden.


Preparing Your Lawn For A Garden Party

June 30, 2017      Turf Tips

Whether it be a simple BBQ with friends, a raucous birthday celebration or even a wedding reception, it’s important to remember that after these kind of events there may be some damage to your lawn, particularly from the extra feet and furniture. The good news is that there are a few steps you can follow in order to prepare your garden for this.


3 Potential Problems…and the solutions!

June 15, 2017      Turf Tips

Whether it be the intervention of Mother Nature or an unforeseen roadblock that you just didn’t plan for, from time to time there may be issues that arise during your turf journey that may cause you to panic. However, there are simple solutions to the most common problems that can arise with turf…


The Importance of Mowing

June 02, 2017      Summer Tips, Turf Tips

Maintaining a well-mowed lawn isn’t just about keeping up with the Jones! It’s an essential part of lawn care to encourage healthy turf and a lovely lawn for you and your family to enjoy.


Turf Wars: Artificial vs. Natural

May 19, 2017      Product Spotlight, Turf Tips

Whilst we stock various product lines here at GDT, from Millboard decking to topsoils and fertilisers , turf will always remain our flagship item and primary passion. Over the years, we have noticed an increase in demand for artificial grass too, so it’s a really good thing that we sell both! It’s difficult to perform a side by side comparison as there are many reasons for using both but nonetheless it’s important to be able to recognise the positives and negatives for both artificial and natural turf so that you can make the right decision when buying. So what are the key strengths and weaknesses of each that you should bear in mind?