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Top Tips for Dealing with Autumn Leaves

October 13, 2025      Autumn Tips, Autumn Turf, Leaves, Turf Tips

Love them or hate them, fallen leaves can wreak havoc on your turf if not handled correctly. This article shares the pros and cons of fallen leaves on a lawn. As well as our top tips of how to remove them correctly, and reuse them efficiently.


How To Top Dress A Lawn The Right Way

October 10, 2025      Lawn Care, Lawn Dressing, Top Dressing, Turf Tips

Does your lawn need an extra boost after a summer full of fun, heatwaves and hosepipe bans? Well, say hello to lawn dressing! This guide walks you through what lawn dressing is, why you should include it as part of your autumn garden routine, and how to dress your lawn correctly for the best results.


How to Install & Maintain Millboard Decking

Millboard decking provides a beautiful and durable option. Proper installation and maintenance are essential. This guide outlines the key steps for installation and offers expert tips for keeping it looking great year after year.


Are Grass Lawns Eco-Friendly?

October 03, 2025      Turf, Turf Advice, Turf Tips

For many, a lush, green lawn is a key element in the perfect garden landscape. But with environmental awareness on the rise and everyone looking to save time and money wherever possible, is natural grass still a good option? There are many pros and cons regarding whether grass is good for the planet, and we’ve put those arguments forward in this article.


October Turf Tips

October 03, 2025      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.


How To Install Artificial Turf

September 22, 2025      Artificial Turf, Artificial Turf Maintenance

Our nine-step guide for installing the perfect artificial turf lawn. Whether you’re returfing your garden or creating an easy-to-manage commercial outdoor space, artificial lawn comes with lots of benefits. But they all start with the right artificial lawn installation. Get that right first time, and you will have a gorgeous, low-maintenance, evergreen lawn.


A Guide for Homeowners, Landscapers & Garden Designers

September 15, 2025      Bark, Clover Turf, Gravel, Natural Stone, Porcelain, Turf, Wildflower Turf

Do you want a gorgeous outdoor space but don’t have the time or garden know-how to look after it? Don’t worry! This guide outlines the best low-maintenance landscaping materials to incorporate in your garden design. From low-mow turf and natural stone to decking and bark, discover how to get the most from your garden with minimal effort.


Laying the Perfect Foundations with Topsoil

September 15, 2025      Horticultural Loam, Soil Conditioner, Topsoil, Topsoil Tips

Whether you’re new to gardening and unsure about the benefits of topsoil, or a landscaper looking for the best topsoil for your client’s project, this guide shares everything you need to know. From the different types of topsoil to how and when you use them within your landscaping, we’re here to help.


Common Artificial Turf Issues & How To Solve Them

September 01, 2025      Artificial Turf, Artificial Turf Maintenance

Are you struggling to get the most from your artificial turf? You’re not alone! The good news is that this article tells you everything you need to know. Our landscapers have listed the eight most common issues with artificial grass, and their sure-fire way to fix them. From mouldy or waterlogged artificial lawns to unwanted smells and pets ruining your grass, click through to discover the easy solutions!


How To Use Stone & Paving To Transform Your Outdoor Space

Debating whether to incorporate stone and paving slabs into your garden or landscaping project? We don’t blame you! Natural stones offer huge benefits to any outdoor space, including colour, texture, style, low-maintenance and high coverage. Click through to discover the types of stone you can use in your garden, where to use them and why you should be considering more stone landscaping.