Landscaping
Turfing & Lawn Laying
Replacing tired or weed-ridden grass can make a huge difference to a property and really lift the whole feel of a garden. Laying new turf also gives you the opportunity to level out any humps and hollows at the same time, making mowing easier and the garden more usable.
George-Stone Gardens
A lawn that establishes properly and stays looking right.
Replacing tired or weed-ridden grass can make a huge difference to a property and really lift the whole feel of a garden. Laying new turf also gives you the opportunity to level out any humps and hollows at the same time, making mowing easier and the garden more usable.
We offer everything from a strip and re-lay to turfing blank-canvas new build gardens, and seeding for problem or large areas. When laying new turf, unless the ground is particularly good, we almost always import a layer of high-quality topsoil to form a well-draining, level base for the turf to start its new life.
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Turf Varieties
Generally speaking we use two types of turf: a budget option and a slightly finer, more premium version. Both are made from a very similar grass mix; the budget version has a degradable netting underneath (to make it easier to lift from the field) which is absent in the premium version. For lawn repairs or extensions to existing lawns the budget version blends in particularly well.
During a site visit we are happy to advise on which type of turf is best suited to your project, or we can provide you with comparison costs so you can make an informed choice.
Preparation & Installation
We give new turf a strong start by rotovating the ground if it is heavily compacted, followed by levelling and light compaction to create a smooth, even surface. We then dress the soil with a specific pre-turfing fertiliser to ensure strong root growth in the first few months.
The result is a lawn that establishes cleanly, looks right quickly, and stays right — rather than one that takes hold unevenly and needs corrective work in the first season.
Turf Aftercare & Advice
It is vital to keep new turf well watered for at least the first two weeks after it has been laid — particularly in the warmer summer months and during dry spells. Avoid walking on the turf for the first two weeks to give it a chance to settle. The first cut is usually necessary after about two weeks; just a light trim to begin with, lowering the cutting height over the next two cuts.
We fertilise the ground with a pre-turfing fertiliser before laying and it is not advisable to fertilise again until another six months have passed. We also offer a lawn mowing and maintenance service if you need assistance looking after your new lawn longer term.
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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.
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