Turf V Seed One of the dilemma gardeners face is whether to lay turf or to sow grass seed to create that lush green lawn. Of course you’d think we are likely to say turf is the best option, but we’ve looked at both sides of the coin. One option may be better for you...

Aeration, why, when and how? Aerating your turf or lawn is a great way to prep it ready for the summer months. Aeration lets air and water into the soil to encourage better root growth and allows the roots to absorb more nutrients from the soil. It is an important job...

Gardening CompetitionsThere are some key points which will make all the difference when you take your gardening into the competitive sphere. Richard Taylor from Bovey Tracey shares his experience gained from judging events such as South West in Bloom and Keep Britain...

Accessibility to Green SpacesSusan Fallon, Trustee of Exeter charity Living Options Devon, tells us about importance of improving access to green spaces for everybodyAccessibility to Green SpacesSusan Fallon, Trustee of Exeter charity Living Options Devon, tells us...

Garden photography tipsThe art of capturing a great photograph often doesn't come down to what equipment you have but rather some basic understanding of light and composition.Garden photography tipsThe art of capturing a great photograph often doesn't come down to...

Toadstools Sometimes toadstools or mushrooms will suddenly appear in lawns. They are nothing to worry about. They spring up when conditions are just right for the spores to grow, the right moisture and temperature. And they disappear again within a few days just as...

Why use laying boards? There are a couple of reasons why you should use turf laying boards for your project. Why use laying boards? There are a couple of reasons why you should use turf laying boards for your project. 1. The turf laying boards ensure an even...

Do you sell grass seed? People often ask if we sell grass seed. The short answer is no. We buy our grass seed by the tonne in bags of 20kg which will cover 570 square metres. The mixture that we buy has been similar since the 1980s when we started growing our own...