Preparation

The key to creating a strong and healthy lawn is to thoroughly prepare the area to be turfed. NEVER order the turf until preparation is finished. Begin by removing the existing turf. This can be done with a spade or a turf cutter hired from a local hire firm. Remember that plants grow above and beneath the ground so remove any roots that you find. Now you can start to prepare the top soil. The aim is to achieve an even, firm and flat turf laying area of fine tilth, free of weeds, stones and clods. Commence by digging the whole area over with a fork down to 150mm (6 inches). A rotorvator may be employed to break the soil down, alternatively the same effect, with a little more effort, can be achieved with a spade, fork and a rake.

If you have low quality soil our screened topsoil can be used to make sure easy working and will also give the perfect turf-growing medium. Use our topsoil calculator to work out how much you need.

The end result should be a firm level surface free from any soft or hollow areas so that the newly laid turf can knit rapidly into the prepared soil.

To give your lawn the best possible start, apply an appropriate starter lawn feed and rake it in to the prepared area.

Classic Lawn

• Premium quality family lawn turf
• Densely swarded
• Easy to lay rolls
• Quick to establish
• Firm favourite with garden centres and landscaping professionals

Budget Lawn

• Ideal lawn for children and pets
• Suits lower budgets
• Check for availability

Screened Topsoil

• Sold in tonne bags
• Ideal pre-turfing topsoil
• Easy to work
• Screened sandy loam
• Environmentally friendly
• Available throughout the year