By Buckley Lawn Turf on January 26th, 2022 in Lawn Preparation
Topsoil is commonly used for gardening projects, improving soil quality, repairing lawn and improving the drainage capabilities of lawns. It is a completely natural solution, giving lawns a fast and efficient nutrient boost, amongst many other benefits. But, if you’re looking to add a layer of topsoil onto your lawn, you’ll need to get your measurements precise – over-ordering is an unnecessary cost, while under-ordering would be a major frustration, and could considerably delay your project’s progress. If you’re completely new to the whole field of lawn renovation, don’t worry – our experts are on hand to help. We’ve created this…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on November 1st, 2021 in lawn care
If you’ve just laid a brand new piece of lawn turf onto your property, you’ll immediately see just how much it brightens up the place. In our opinion, a new piece of lush green lawn is the ultimate property renovation. It is a quick and easy way to create a chic, immaculate finish for your property. In order to make sure that this effect lasts for as long as possible, it’s vital that you carefully maintain your new lawn. With consistent maintenance, your new lawn will continue to flourish, and look as good as new for many years to come. Keep…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on July 6th, 2021 in garden tips
Call us old-fashioned, but we can’t think of a better way to make a good impression on visitors than by having a neat, clean and attractive garden. If you are a property owner, whatever the size or scope of your building may be, an attractive outdoor space makes all the difference. We all know how important it is to impress guests and leave a good first impression on visitors – but, if your outside area looks a mess, they probably won’t be very impressed. That’s where we can help. At Buckley Turf, our team of lawn and garden experts know exactly…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on March 3rd, 2021 in lawn care
Spring is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see the return of the warmer weather. When the sun is shining, we love nothing better than lounging outside in the garden, and soaking up the sunshine. In anticipation of springtime (and while we’re still at home with plenty of extra time to do some online shopping), we’ve dedicated his blog post to planning your lawn early. Although it might sound a little quick off the mark, getting your garden ready now in preparation for spring will give you extra time to think over your plans and decisions. Plus, this…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on November 25th, 2020 in lawn care
Our comprehensive guide to lawn blisters They sound horrible, right? These weird little lumps are actually just areas of your lawn where trapped water is causing the appearance of small, raised, bubble-shaped peaks. But what actually is a lawn blister, and what causes them? They’re more common than you might think and, luckily, they’re easy to fix. These lumps in your lawn are created when trapped water builds underneath the surface of the grass. Over time, this water will form a pocket that sits underneath the turf. If left unchecked, these bubbles of water can develop over time, and build to…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on September 28th, 2016 in lawn care
If you’ve just had a brand new turf laid in your garden, keeping it in top condition will be a priority. However, all the mowing, trimming and watering you do will not counter the damage a dog urine can do to your lawn. Your dog’s urine is so concentrated that with time, the lawn can completely die due to the chemical exposure. Whilst you can’t stop your dog from doing his business in the garden, there are steps you can take to ensure this doesn’t ruin your turf – we’ve listed our top tips below. Dilute the area To avoid a…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on August 25th, 2016 in garden tips
A large garden is a must-have factor for many homeowners, providing a spacious outdoors space to enjoy in the summer months. Having a smaller garden can therefore be unappealing, leaving many homeowners feeling there is little to be done to enhance the size and space of smaller areas. However, that doesn’t need to be the case – with a little planning and following some of the tips we’ve provided here, even the smallest of gardens can be transformed into your own private paradise. Less clutter The more items taking up space, the more cluttered your garden is going to look. Reduce…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on July 29th, 2016 in garden tips
Landscaping your garden can be a great way to spend the summer, creating a beautiful outdoor space that you can relax in and be proud of. However, successful landscaping takes planning and skill in order to avoid creating a garden with haphazardly placed plants and features. If you’re looking to landscape your garden this summer, follow our top tips to creating the perfect design for your outdoor space here: Make a list Creating a list of all the elements you want in your garden will help you with deciding the layout of your space. Make a rough sketch of your garden,…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on June 24th, 2016 in gardening news
From 24-28th May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea were once more transformed for the annual Chelsea Flower Show, featuring beautiful plants, landscaping, and innovative new garden designs for homeowners to take inspiration from. Here at Buckley Lawn Turf, we love taking inspiration from the latest, cutting-edge displays featured at the world’s most famous flower show, so we’ve listed some of the highlights of the show here for our customers to enjoy. Planting inspiration Featuring numerous floral exhibits with stunning plants from around the world, the show provided visitors with a broad range of planting inspiration for their very own…
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By Buckley Lawn Turf on May 31st, 2016 in lawn care
When you’re buying fresh turf for your lawn, the last thing you want is for your delivery to arrive and to find that you’ve ordered the wrong size turf. In order to ensure you order the correct amount of turf, you need to know how to accurately measure your lawn area. Here at Buckley Lawn Turf, our team have put together a useful turf measuring guide to assist you in this process. Please Note: As these methods will provide a rough guide rather than exact measurements, it is useful to overestimate by 5-10% when ordering, as this will ensure that any missed…
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