Squire’s garden centres have warned customers that turf may be in short supply this year.

Advising that the cheapest way to get a new lawn is to sow lawn seed, they add that the quickest and easiest way is to lay turf. However, there could be shortages.

Sarah Squire, chairman of Squire’s, said: “The cumulative effect of several extreme weather events over the last year has started to impact stock levels of turf nationwide. However I am pleased to report that turf is currently available at Squire’s Garden Centres. We are expecting high demand for turf this year so customers should call us first to check availability.”