Rootzone Soil, Topsoil or Screened Garden Soil: Which One Does Your Garden Actually Need?
If you’re laying turf, use rootzone. For levelling, filling or building up ground on a landscaping project, use screened topsoil. For borders, raised beds and planting, reach for screened garden soil. Each is engineered for a different job, and choosing … Continue reading
What Do You Need to Lay a New Lawn in Scotland? A Complete Material Checklist
Getting a new lawn right the first time comes down to one thing: having the right materials ready before you even unroll the first turf roll. We speak to many customers who plan carefully for the turf itself, only to … Continue reading
When Is the Best Time to Treat Poa Annua in the UK?
If you manage turf professionally, you already know Poa annua by sight. That pale, light green grass appears in patches. The untidy seed heads poking above your mown surface in spring. It seems to come back no matter what you … Continue reading
What Is the Difference Between Rootzone Soil and Topsoil?
If you’ve ever stood in the garden centre staring at two bags of brown soil, wondering whether it actually matters which one you pick, you’re not alone. For most UK homeowners, soil is just soil. But if you want a … Continue reading
How Long Does Amenity Grass Seed Take to Grow and Fully Establish?
If you’re planning a new lawn or repairing worn patches, one question matters most: how long will it take before you see a lush, green result? Whether you’re sowing amenity grass seed, overseeding with winter grass seed, or weighing up … Continue reading
Should you use compost or fertiliser for a greener, healthier lawn?
Is your lawn looking a little tired or patchy? Many UK homeowners wonder whether lawn compost, a quality lawn fertiliser, or a combination of both is the secret to a lush, resilient green lawn. Online advice can be confusing, with … Continue reading
How to Measure Your Lawn: The Turffit Guide to Getting it Right First Time
At Turffit, we’re proud of our premium, homegrown Scottish turf, and we want to make sure your project gets off to the best start possible. Measuring your lawn doesn’t have to be a headache. Whether you have a simple square … Continue reading
What Is the Best Time of Year to Lay Turf for the Best Results?
A lush, green lawn doesn’t happen by chance. The timing of your turf laying can make the difference between a lawn that thrives for years and one that struggles from the start. If you’re planning to buy turf, knowing the … Continue reading
Best Practices to Protect Your Lawn from the Ravages of Winter
Winter doesn’t destroy lawns overnight. It weakens them quietly. By the time spring arrives, the damage has already been done — compacted soil, moss takeover, bare patches and slow recovery. The difference between a lawn that struggles and one that … Continue reading
