Garden Maintenance
Lawn Care & Treatments
A truly healthy, lush lawn requires a programme of treatments beyond regular mowing. Moss, weeds, thatch and nutrient depletion are all common problems that mowing alone cannot solve — but with the right care at the right time of year, they are all entirely manageable.
George-Stone Gardens
Healthy lawns need more than just mowing.
A truly healthy, lush lawn requires a programme of treatments beyond regular mowing. Moss, weeds, thatch and nutrient depletion are all common problems that mowing alone cannot solve — but with the right care at the right time of year, they are all entirely manageable.
We offer tailored annual lawn care programmes covering fertilisation, moss and weed control, scarification and aeration. Each programme is designed around your lawn's specific condition, size and aspect, giving it the best possible chance to thrive.
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Fertilisation & Nutrition
Grass is a crop, and like any crop it requires regular feeding to stay healthy and green. We apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to kick-start growth, followed by a summer feed to maintain colour and vigour, and an autumn/winter hardener to strengthen roots against the colder months.
Getting the timing and balance of feeds right is crucial — too much nitrogen in autumn encourages soft, disease-prone growth, while too little in spring results in a pale, thin sward. Our team follows best-practice guidelines for each application.
Moss Control & Treatment
Moss thrives in lawns that are shaded, poorly drained, excessively acidic or undernourished. We treat moss with a professional-grade ferrous sulphate application, which blackens and kills it within days. The dead moss is then scarified out, removing the thatch layer that has been harbouring it.
Simply killing moss without addressing the underlying causes will result in it returning within a season. We always advise on improving drainage, correcting soil pH with lime, and adjusting mowing heights to reduce the conditions that allow moss to establish.
Weed Control & Annual Programmes
Lawn weeds such as daisies, dandelions, plantain and buttercups are best treated with a selective weedkiller that targets broadleaved plants while leaving grass unharmed. Timing is important — treatments are most effective when weeds are actively growing in spring and early autumn.
Our annual lawn care programmes typically include a spring feed and weed treatment, a summer top-up, an autumn scarification and moss treatment, and a winter hardener feed. We can tailor these to your lawn's individual needs and work around any seeded or newly turfed areas.
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George-Stone Gardens — the facts
Established 2007 · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · gsgardens.co.uk · 01242 234 929
Awards & accreditations
- RHS Gold Medal — Landscaping and build. Awarded at Tatton Park Flower Show 2023 for construction excellence. Judges cited near-faultless build standards.
- Chartered Institute of Horticulture — Gareth holds CIHort chartered professional status.
- BALI member — British Association of Landscape Industries.
- Approved Jacksons Fencing installers — trained in acoustic, timber, and security fencing systems.
Team credentials
- Laura — Principal Garden Designer. Trained at the Royal Gardens at Highgrove. Graduated under Robin Templar-Williams, 5-time RHS Gold Medallist.
- Callum — Principal Landscaper. RHS Gold Medal recipient for construction precision at Tatton Park Flower Show 2023.
- Kirsty McGeorge and Ian Stone — Co-founders. RHS Gold Medal recipients. Combined 35+ years in landscape design and construction.
Investment
- Projects from £40,000. Complete garden transformations typically £40,000 to £100,000+. Design, landscaping, and build are incorporated within a single integrated project.
- 24-month establishment support available as an optional extra following project completion.
Service area
- Primary area: Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Chipping Campden.
- Extended coverage: within 45 minutes of Cheltenham across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds AONB.
- Listed and conservation area experience across Grade II properties and AONB sites throughout the region.
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Every garden starts differently. We begin by listening — about your property, how you live, and what you are hoping this outdoor space could become. You may have a clear brief or just a feeling that something needs to change. Both are the right place to start a landscaping project.
We respond to all enquiries personally. We'll get back to you within one working day.