Lawn Care and Garden Advice
Sherborne Turf and the Circular Economy
20th April 2023
Our current economy in the UK operates on a linear basis – meaning we make products from finite sources, often creating pollution and desertification in the process, then the product is thrown away when finished with – ending up in landfill or in our oceans.A circular economy (or closed loop…
Why Do You Need Compost?
9th February 2023
What is compost?In short, compost is recycled organic matter, such as garden or food waste, that is broken down over time to create a nutrient rich material that fertilises and adds value to soil.Our NEW All Purpose Compost is great for pottingWhat is the difference between soil, compost and mulch?Soil…
Why Choose Sherborne Turf?
26th January 2023
Always well known for quality, Sherborne Turf has been grown in the Dorset countryside for 50 years.Plastic FreeGrown plastic netting free, our turf is grown over a longer period of time, meaning the turf you buy is already well established and much more likely to thrive than turf grown with…
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…
Time to Compost
10th March 2022
Why should you be using compost?Early spring and autumn are perfect times to be using compost in your garden, and if you want healthier plants, then compost is the way forward. It is fantastically useful in your garden or allotment, providing a wide range of benefits for both plants and…
