Hassle-free turf laying services by Greenmoor Turf & Topsoil Suppliers

A step-by-step guide to turfing your lawn

Ordering

Measure your lawn accurately in square metres. Turf is supplied in rolls for easy laying. Since the turf is cut to order, ensure you contact us giving us enough time to deliver. The preparing work for laying out the turf should be carried out well in advance, at least a minimum of 24 hours before you place the order.

Preparing

Ground preparation is crucial when you’re placing your new lawn. An inadequately prepared or unfertilised ground will not be able to give you quality results. Remove your existing turf by cutting the grass with a spade or turf cutter ,Once this is done, turn the soil up to 15cms deep. You can do this by either digging the area with a fork or with a rotovator , Make sure to get rid of any debris, stones, weeds or old turf.

Raking

Rake the ground over for a smooth surface. You can roll the ground or firm it by foot to firm and compact  any soft spots , then rake over and smooth out any foot prints or dips , Continue doing this until the ground is evenly firm and smooth.

Fertilising

Apply a pre-turfing fertiliser and rake it into the soil. Follow the manufacturer’s application instructions for best results. We provide a 3L tub of pre-turfing fertiliser for only £15.

Laying

Start by laying one strip of turf around the outside of your lawn. Make sure you avoid using small strips on the edges since they dry out quickly. If you have curving borders in your lawn, you can cut the strips and shape them accordingly.

Lay the first row along the longest straight line and work across the lawn by staggering the joints in each row. Butt and push the edges and ends against each other, but don’t stretch the turf. The turf should be in full contact with the soil. Avoid walking on newly laid turf for at least 4 weeks.

Watering

Water your newly laid turf within half an hour after laying. Soak the turf completely and check if the water has seeped through the turf and into the soil below. You can check this by turning up a corner of your turf. Continue watering your turf until it has been established.

Make sure that your new lawn has enough moisture to withstand hot, dry or windy weather. If you’re laying your lawn on a hot day, you must water it at least 3 times in a day.

Mowing

We recommend not to mow your lawn until it has rooted and is firm enough to walk on this is usually around 4 weeks after been laid . You can check this by lifting up a corner of the turf and see if the roots are attached to the soil.

Set your lawnmower to the highest setting. Don’t scalp your lawn during early mowing sessions. Ensure you remove only 1/3rd of the grass every time you mow. Once your lawn is set, you can mow it to whichever length you see fit.

Feeding

Since you’ve applied a pre-turf fertiliser, you don’t have to feed your lawn for the first 8 weeks. Choose your lawn feeds carefully and follow your manufacturer’s instructions for best results.