Turf is pre-grown grass seed that's been cut from the ground with a slice of top soil. Almost like an outdoor, grassy carpet, it can be laid to fix patchy areas in an existing lawn or to create a new lawn completely from scratch. Turf is laid in rolls making it a relatively straightforward garden project - simply unroll it it's rolled up for easy handling , lay it and wait for it to take root.
You can lay turf at almost any time of the year, as long as the soil isn't waterlogged or frozen. We recommend spring and early autumn as the best times. Check the weather forecast before buying your turf to avoid any prolonged wet weather, as well as frosts. Before buying turf, calculate the amount you'll need to create your new lawn. By working it out beforehand, this should help avoid buying too much or too little. Turf is sold by the square yard and delivered in rolled up strips.
Individual rolls are usually cm x 61cm covering 0. We offer turf rolls in multipacks, or head in store to pick up single rolls. Like all seasonal greenery, turf isn't available throughout the year from our stores and stock can be limited, so do be sure to check that the store can fulfil the total number of rolls required before loading up your trolley. To work out how much turf you need, measure your lawn then multiply the length by the width to give you the area in square metres.
We recommend preparing the site before buying your turf and laying it within 24 hours of its arrival. Don't leave it rolled up or it will turn yellow within a few days.
Use two or three timber boards as a platform to work from old scaffold boards or gravel boards are ideal. Remove any existing grass by under-cutting it with a garden spade or edger. If you have a large area, consider hiring a turf cutter for a quicker and easier option. Old, removed turf can be stacked and turned into compost. Checking the weather will help you ascertain if there are going to be unseasonably warmer temperatures that you may need to consider, or rainfall forecast that will mean the turf will require watering less frequently while it is establishing.
Due to the increased risk of sod-heating in the summer, laying straight away on the day of delivery is essential. If you are laying a particularly large area or turfing an area without assistance, you may wish to choose a morning delivery slot to allow yourself as much time as possible to lay your new lawn on the delivery day.
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Spread a general-purpose fertiliser over the ground one week before laying the turf. Prepare the area, levelling the ground and removing big stones. If the surface is uneven, wheelbarrow in some topsoil, pour it on top and even it out with a rake.
Firm the soil surface by walking up and down on it taking small, heavy steps. Fill any freshly-created dips with topsoil and compress again with your feet. Give the surface a final rake over. Lay the turves on the soil, staggering the joints like brickwork and overlapping them slightly. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. Here, in the UK, the best time of year to lay turf is either early-spring or mid-autumn. Mild Temperatures It's best to lay turf when it's not too hot, not too cold and certainly not during a frost.
Choosing the Right Turf Make sure you find the right turf for your project. Lawn Aftercare Whenever you choose to lay you turf, appropriate aftercare should always be taken. You should also water your lawn daily if there is not adequate rainfall to do this for you.
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