Laying Turf
How To Lay Turf Part 4: Aftercare
3rd December 2018
Don’t let your new lawn dry out
You will need to keep your new lawn moist at all times. Watering 4 times a day in warm conditions is quite normal. An example schedule would be:
early morning
mid/late morning
late afternoon
early evening
You don’t need to flood your lawn ... read more
How To Lay Turf Part 3: Installing The Lawn
29th November 2018
Apply a starter fertiliser to your soil
Once you have a reasonable amount of underlay levelled (we recommend 100mm), apply a starter fertiliser such as Lawn Launcher, this will encourage deeper root growth and really support your lawn in the establishment phase.
Start laying turf around the perim ... read more
How To Lay Turf Part 2: Preparation
2nd November 2018
Complete the rest of your garden first
Firstly, if you’re doing a complete garden renovation or creating a brand new garden, complete all other aspects of the garden first, garden edges, retaining walls and paths.
Clear the ground and check your soil type
Remove any existing vegetation and che ... read more
How To Lay Turf Part 1: Measuring
10th October 2018
Not sure how much turf you need?
Laying turf doesn’t have to be hard – you just have to get the preparation right and your lawn will be looking amazing in no time. Landscaping and turfing demand some skill with numbers, but not much beyond the simple arithmetic and geometry you probably learne ... read more
Laying a New Lawn in the Hot Summer Months
17th October 2017
Don't be put off laying a new lawn in the hot summer months. The warmer the weather, the quicker the roots will establish. If you have plenty of water, go for it!
Keys to Success:
Lay the turf immediately after delivery. If covering very large areas, moisten the tops of each of the pallets. Lay ... read more