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Despite what I’ve written in previous posts, it would be wrong to think you can’t ever lay turf in the winter months – you can. As long as the soil has been prepared well and the ground is free of frost, it is entirely possible to lay turf in the winter....

When you invest in quality sod from Summerhill Lawns, you must make sure you take great care with preparation and the actual laying. One of the very best times to lay sod is in the spring, because the cooler temperatures and rainfall will help it to root. You can also...

More information Summerhill Lawns lawnturf grass You’d expect us to say this, but we’ll say it anyway: ‘grass is not just grass’. There are many varieties of lawn turf, for a wide range of purposes. When you’re shopping for a new grass lawn it’s important to have a...

Once you have your lawn in place, you need to make sure it stays in tip-top shape – and that lawncare work takes quite a bit of time and effort. Which is why I’m really pleased to recommend the services of our sister company The Lawnman. If you’re like a...

I would encourage anyone to compost their waste as it’s a great way to use waste to help improve the soil in shrubberies and flower and vegetable beds. But even though I am a fan of composting, I’ve seen many many people try it and fail over the years. That...

We were really pleased to be able to work with Trim Tidy Towns recently, clearing away loads of scrub on the verge of Newhaggard Rd and replace it with beautiful Summerhill Lawns wildflower turf. We laid this turf back in May and it’s now transformed this area,...

Lawn: it’s not just about grass!   Grass lawns have been around for a very long time – over a thousand years or so. In mediaeval times, the word ‘launde’ referred to clear areas around castles. And there is mention of the game of lawn bowls being played as...

Like many businesses, we’re always pleased to contribute to our local community in whatever way we can. Although we’re now recognised as one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of roll out lawns and related products, we’ll always be a family company at heart. Growing up in...

When to start your spring lawn care Here in Ireland Spring doesn’t always feel like it’s sprung, even when it has. But then when we do get a few days of blue skies with a bit of sunshine we love nothing better than heading out into the garden. Believe it or not, the...

How should you go about creating a new lawn? Turfing? Or seeding? I’ve written about this before, but I think it’s quite timely to remind you of the main arguments for each method. There certainly are some arguments for seeding rather than turfing. But...