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When we talk about garden transformations at Steve’s Turfing, the conversation often starts with the lawn. But for many homeowners in Newton Abbot and across South Devon, a great garden also includes functional structures—whether it’s a tool shed, a summerhouse, or a...
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If you’ve been researching how to prepare your garden for new turf, you’ve likely seen the rotovator mentioned as the “must-have” tool. It’s a powerful bit of kit that churns up the earth, leaving a fine, dark soil behind. But after 25 years in the Devon...
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When most people think of “gardening,” they think of planting, pruning, and light maintenance. But when it comes to laying a new lawn that will stand the test of time in the Devon climate, I don’t look at it as a gardening job. I look at it as a...
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When you look at a professional sports pitch or a high-end estate lawn, it isn’t just the green colour that catches your eye—it’s the perfect, tabletop flatness. Most people assume that if you buy good turf, it will naturally look that way. But the truth is, the...
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If you’ve lived in Newton Abbot for any length of time, you know the “Red Mud” all too well. While our local soil is fantastic for the Devon countryside, it can be a total nightmare for the average back garden. Much of the ground around the Teign Valley...
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In the world of landscaping, “Level 7” isn’t just a number—it represents a standard of professional education usually reserved for high-level site managers and structural engineers. Holding a Level 7 Diploma in Construction Management means that when...