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Your Ultimate Guide to Paving

Whether you’re new to paving or looking for some professional advice – this is the guide for you! Our stone experts have compiled their knowledge on natural stone, porcelain, and cobble sets to help perfect your paving project. From choosing the right type of paving to installation and maintenance, find everything you need to know about paving right here.


Top Tips for Topsoil!

When topsoil is an essential part of laying turf, improving soil, or enhancing your landscape project, applying it correctly is crucial. In this guide, we’ve pulled together all our (proven) top tips to help you get to know the different types of topsoil, how and when to apply them, and how to get the most out of them to benefit your garden.


Keep Your Lawn in Peak Condition As the Seasons Change

October 28, 2025      Autumn Tips, Autumn Turf, Lawn Care, Turf Tips

Autumn is one of the most rewarding times of year for lawn care. It is also not optimised enough by landscapers or homeowners!

Whether you’re laying new turf or maintaining an existing lawn, a little autumnal prep now will pay off beautifully come spring. In this article, we’ll explain why autumn turf care is essential, why it’s the best time to lay turf, and the main lawn tasks you should be completing.


A Guide To Millboard’s Decking Subframes 

October 28, 2025      Composite Decking, Millboard, Subframe

At George Davies Turf, we know that every great deck starts with the right foundation. Your subframe might be hidden, but it’s the part that keeps your decking solid, secure, and built to last. In this guide, we walk you through Millboard’s three subframe options: Plas-Pro, DuoSpan, and DuoLift, so you can choose the best base for your next composite decking project with confidence.


Top Tips for Turf Laying in the Winter

October 28, 2025      Turf Tips, Winter Tips

When you picture laying turf, you probably imagine a clear blue sky and gorgeous sunshine not a chilly December day. There’s a perception that spring or summer is the best time to lay turf. However, autumn is considered a better time. And winter? Well, it‘s just as good a time as any! 


Mulching Made Simple!

October 27, 2025      Bark, Bark Mulch, Mulch, Mulching, Play Bark

Have you heard about mulching and composting, but aren’t sure when or why to apply it to your garden? Not to worry; our ultimate guide to mulching has you covered! From understanding what mulch is, when and where to apply it, and the benefits mulch can bring to your landscaping, find everything you need to know about organic mulching.


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.