Lawn Care and Garden Advice

Fifty Years of Quality in the Dorset Countryside

Fifty Years of Quality in the Dorset Countryside

22nd December 2022
Fifty years ago this year, deep in darkest Dorset (just outside Sherborne), the first seeds were sown of what would become today’s quality Sherborne turf.1972Originally started by two enterprising locals, Mike Pearce and Bill Snell, in 1972 in fields near Sherborne. It wasn’t long before the pair were joined by…

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Laying Turf in Cold Weather

Laying Turf in Cold Weather

14th December 2022
Here at Sherborne Turf, we’re proud of the fact that we can supply turf all year round. The only exception being extreme weather, such as the drought we had this summer, and natural disasters. Otherwise, the general rule of thumb is, if you can prepare the ground, you can lay…

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Five Steps to the Perfect Christmas Tree

Five Steps to the Perfect Christmas Tree

5th December 2022
Here at Sherborne Turf, we’re determined to provide the highest quality for the best value price with locally grown and sourced supplies.This applies to our gorgeous Christmas trees. Locally grown Nordmann Fir, (the most popular type of tree in the UK) with thick, soft, glossy needles and minimal drop, these…

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