Lawn Care and Garden Advice
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,…
Your Lawn After No Mow May
5th June 2023
Have you been participating in #nomowmay? If you have recently cut your grass for the first time and it looks yellow, don’t panic.Letting your lawn grow helps with rewilding your outdoor space, which is fantastic for bees and other important pollinators. If you've since decided to mow, you may have…
Turf Desk Top Tips - Leatherjackets
21st February 2023
Weather dependant, leatherjackets could start making an impact on your lawn as early as February. Warmer weather makes these grass greedy grubs hungry, so they'll work their way closer to the surface to feed on your lawn. Unfortunately, they're not so keen on weeds, only the roots of your grass.…
Perfect Your Lawn This Spring
3rd November 2022
Did you know that looking after your soil is a huge part of having a healthy lawn and garden? If you would like to keep your lawn looking fantastic throughout the year, then you may need to purify your soil.Spring is the perfect time to look after your lawn, especially…
Should You "Leaf" It Alone?
25th October 2022
Here at Sherborne Turf, we like to keep our ear to the ground (albeit the slightly muddy, leaf-covered ground at the moment) and there is a lot of discussion about leaf clearance at this time of year with many left wondering: to rake or not to rake?There have been many…
Post Drought Lawn Care
23rd August 2022
As the weather cools and the rain begins to return, gardeners country wide are breathing a collective sigh of relief. Here at Sherborne Turf, we’ve had a lot of people asking how to help their lawns after the recent dry spell.The key at this point in time is, surprisingly, not…
Laying Turf in Hot or Dry Conditions
3rd May 2022
At Sherborne Turf we pride ourselves on the quality of the turf we provide all year round, supplying our customers with excellent turf whenever they need it. As a rule of thumb we say, if you are able to prepare the ground, we are able to supply the turf. However,…
Don't Make a Mountain out of a Molehill
11th November 2021
Having issues with molehills appearing in your lawn? If you have a dog, they will definitely have sniffed them out (and possibly dug furiously at them if you have a terrier). Though it’s unlikely that you’ll see the culprits responsible for this unsightly disturbance, they will definitely make their presence…
Fireworks and Bonfire Night
2nd November 2021
Remember, remember pets, wildlife… and your garden this 5th of November.In the excitement of autumn, holding Halloween parties, trick-or-treating, having a bonfire and letting off fireworks with family and friends, it can be easy to forget how to keep pets and wildlife safe around you – and of course: how…
Your Turf Calendar from Sherborne Turf – September
6th September 2021
September is a fantastic month for lawn care as, with more temperate weather and reasonable rainfall, it is often the perfect month for lawn renovations. September is a good time for fertilising, seeding, re-turfing and repairing, and though there’s so much to do, don’t worry, here at Sherborne Turf, we’ve…
