Lawn Care and Garden Advice
Wildflower Autumn Maintenance Cut
24th September 2024
As the weather changes and we move into Autumn we need to be thinking about our wildflower meadow.Now is the time for its essential cut. (From mid-September to early October).How to:1. Cut the wildflower back using a hedge trimmer, strimmer, or mower to 2-5cm height.2. Clear all the cuttings from…
Why Do You Need A High Nitrogen Fertiliser?
1st May 2024
For healthy lawns and plants, fertiliser is an important addition, especially during spring growth - but what are fertilisers made of?All fertilisers (or fertilizers) come with with an NPK ratio (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) which tells you how much of each of these important nutrients are present in the feed.Nitrogen…
Which Fertiliser Do You Need?
19th February 2024
It can be a little overwhelming when looking for the best fertiliser (or fertilizer) for the job at hand. But never fear, Sherborne Turf can help you work it out.The best all-rounder:If you’d like a multi-purpose fertiliser to do several different jobs, then our Stripy Green Fertiliser is perfect. Specifically…
WIN £50 with Sherborne Turf
13th February 2024
We love seeing our customers’ projects and what they’re up to with our products. Whether you’re a member of the public working on your veg patch, or a company or tradesperson creating a stunning new landscaped garden for a customer, we’d love to see and share on social media.To give…
Climate Change and Turfgrass – Are Prices Increasing?
18th December 2023
According to recent trends reported by the Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA), there are huge concerns regarding the unpredictable and extreme weather conditions encountered across the UK over the past year.The wildly varying weather, from droughts to floods, has led to a whole raft of challenges for turfgrass growers, including an…
Why do our deliveries cost the amount they do?
27th November 2023
Here at Sherborne Turf, we pride ourselves on not only our quality products, but the quality service we provide in delivering these goods. Unlike most online shops, our products are heavy, bulky items that require specialist equipment, vehicles, and fully trained staff to ensure they are delivered safely.Where the average…
Gardening Jobs for November
7th November 2023
Protect your PlantsAs the weather cools down, it is important to keep your plants and trees insulated with bark or mulch. Place mulches around vulnerable plants to protect them from the cold, suppress weeds, aid with water drainage, and improve the soil by adding nutrients as the mulch breaks down.There…
Hedgehogs, Hibernation and Happy Lawns
26th October 2023
It’s that time of year again where you may be experiencing leaf fall on your lawn. Though leaving leaves alone is a hot topic whenever autumn comes around, it is vital to make a distinction between when and where you should leave your leaves.Leaves on your lawn will, if left,…
An Essential Guide to Autumn Lawn Care
30th August 2023
(Please note that this is a guide – all lawns are different and will have different requirements. For more in depth advice, please give us a call on 01935 850388, or message us online and we’ll be happy to help)MowIf your lawn is long, cut it down to manageable height…
EGO: Helping the environment in more ways than one
24th July 2023
Buy a mower, plant a treeLast year, EGO partnered up the Eden Reforestation Projects with the pledge that for every battery powered tool they sell, a tree will be planted to aid reforestation. So far this has already led to thousands of trees being planted in EGO’s name all around…