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George Davies Turf sources one of the best natural Lawn Dressings in the Country, we have it screened to 8 mm, bagged and delivered to our yards in Olney and St Albans for distribution.  George Davies Turf has spent the last 20 years sourcing and distributing these products under its own name and as such has sold in excess of 40,000 tonnes in that time.

The Lawn Dressing is sourced in Lincolnshire, where the land has previously been growing crops and vegetables.  The reason why we can source such fertile, free draining and premium soil is that sites in question have been earmarked for future development.  The soil undergoes a series rigorous tests to make sure the PH, the fertility and the textural classification is fit for purpose.

The very sandy free draining and workable dressing makes it an ideal lawn dressing at a price you can afford. The lawn dressing has not undergone a Heat treatment cycle, so it will contain the odd weed seed. We have felt over the years that the Heat treatment cycle while it sterilises the soil completely, it also fries the earthworm and all the natural bacteria in the soil. If, however, you are looking for a sterilised top dressing we do offer that as a product as well, but promote the more natural product.

Any supplier can source and deliver soil in a bag, but doing it consistently week in week out throughout the year whilst keeping the product dry and ready for use is the area we excel at. There is nothing more frustrating than having a large bag of wet soil that is impossible to work with so when we say “you’re in safe hands” we really mean it.

With George Davies Turf, the product is only half the story, we feel the delivery of that product is just as important. Using our knowledge, we believe we have the formula that makes for an experience where you feel looked after from the moment you enquire about our products, through to taking delivery and beyond that with our aftercare service. We treat every job as if it is our own project and we want to help you as much as possible, giving you a nominated dispatch day and a time slot for your delivery.

We also deliver our products with lorry mounted forklift trucks, this way we are able to place the bags exactly (within reason) where you want them to be. This means gravel drives, long narrow tracks and putting the bags around the back of the house is not a problem. The only limitation is the width of the track, the forklift trucks are 2.6 metres wide and weigh two and a half tonnes empty.  They are all terrain trucks and will go nearly anywhere (subject to customer agreement). High fences unfortunately cause a few problems as we can’t lift over them.

We as a company endeavour to try and make your life as easy as possible, and if you would like the bags to be split, so the lawn dressing is left in a pile or dotted around a certain area we will accommodate all we can as long as access is good, and you have a sharp knife.

Lawn Dressing FAQ’s 

What is lawn dressing? 

Good quality dressing aids the look and structure of your lawn. Not only does it help produce richer, brighter greens, but it increases the health and strength of your grass blades and roots. It also helps even out uneven or bumpy lawns, creating a smooth and practical surface. By using dressing to fill in any holes, hollows, or dips, you create a flat base to lay turf or sow grass seed easily and successfully.   

What are the benefits of lawn dressing? 

Top dressing helps improve the drainage of your soil. This is especially important if you live in an area with a lot of rainfall. Top dressing plays an essential role in aerating the soil, yet you can also level out your lawn, filling in any low spots that may have developed over time. Other benefits include: 

• Levels out uneven surfaces  

• Builds a flat base for effective sowing or turf laying  

• Helps retain water and moisture  

• Aids the drainage of your soil  

• Encourages root and grass blade growth 

What are the benefits of fertilised dressing? 

Our sterilised dressing creates a fine, dry, and free-flowing top dressing ideally suited for golf courses, bowling greens and formal lawns. It’s benefits include: 

• Heat-treated dressing to remove all weeds  

• Zero pesticides  

• Designed to be used on prestigious lawns  

• Easy to use  

• Ideal for golf courses, bowling greens and formal lawns  

• Helps smooth out uneven or bumpy lawns  

• Provides a flat surface to lay turf successfully 

When should I be top dressing my lawn? 

The best time to top dress your lawn is in Autumn, before the first frost. This will give the dressing time to settle into the ground and provide nutrients to the soil over the winter. Additionally, the cooler temperatures and longer days of sunlight help the grass to recover more quickly from any damage that may have been done during the top dressing process. 

How do you use fertilised dressing? 

For the best results, we recommend you apply our Turf Dressing post aeration and seeding of your lawn. This will help the top dressing seep into the soil’s profile while protecting any seeds. Apply your sterilised top dressing onto a flat surface (rake beforehand if needed) and let it settle into the soil.    

How to apply top dressing 

Scatter 2-4kg of lawn dressing per square metre, focusing on brown patches and uneven areas. Rake the dressing so it lays flat before adding any grass seed or laying turf.    

How often should you top-dress your lawn? 

It all depends on your soil’s quality. We usually recommended to do it at least once a year, ideally in the autumn as that is usually when your soil is at its poorest condition.