How To Turf A Garden: Your garden becomes more inviting through a beautiful lawn that serves as perfect space for both leisure activities and entertaining guests. The proper method of turfing garden areas stands as a crucial skill for achieving enduring outdoor space improvements.
Davies Landscapes & Groundworks combines extensive years of expertise into each landscaping assignment we undertake. This blog provides professional advice for creating a well-laid turf which will enhance both the appearance and functionality of your garden.
Why Turfing Your Garden Matters
Installing fresh turf provides an immediate method to update your garden. Turf offers immediate greenery along with faster results and uniform coverage unlike seeding. Turfing provides you with a fresh beginning and a vibrant final appearance no matter if you’ve finished recent renovations or you’re seeking better lawn health.
Applying turf correctly enhances soil health and drainage while boosting the visual charm of your property.
Step 1: Prepare the Ground
The first step to turfing success is thorough ground preparation. The first step is to remove all existing grass and weeds as well as stones and debris from the area.
Preparation tips:
To remove old turf, utilize either a spade or a turf cutter.
Use a garden fork to loosen compacted soil.
You should apply additional topsoil to even out the ground where necessary.
Use a rake to achieve a smooth and uniform soil surface.
Wait several days after preparing the soil before proceeding with the next stage.
Step 2: Measure and Order Your Turf
Precise measurements lead to waste reduction and complete lawn coverage. Calculate the square metres of lawn area required by measuring both its length and width.
Make sure to order a little more turf than necessary because of potential offcuts or unexpected gaps.
Step 3: Choose Quality Turf
The best turf results come from acquiring fresh, high-quality grass from established suppliers.
The turf should be: Lush, green, and moist
Free from weeds and pests
The turf must be securely rolled with no visible gaps or signs of damage.
Our partnership with trustworthy turf suppliers enables us to provide premium-grade grass for all projects at Davies Landscapes.
Step 4: Lay the Turf
Start laying the turf along the longest continuous straight edge you can find, which could be a path or fence line.
Key tips:
Install the turf by arranging it in staggered rows similar to brickwork.
Avoid stretching or overlapping rolls.
Secure each turf roll into position by gently tapping it down until it sits smoothly without leaving empty spaces.
Use a sharp knife to trim edges
Place your turf immediately following delivery to preserve its freshness.
Step 5: Water and Care
Make sure to water your laid turf deeply after installation. Ensure consistent watering for your new turf during the first two weeks while prioritizing dry periods.
Ongoing care includes:
Don’t step on your new lawn until the grass has established its roots.
Start mowing your grass when it grows to about 6cm tall.
Maintain your mower blade sharpness and trim no more than the top third of the grass growth.
A routine maintenance program promotes the growth of strong and healthy grass.
Professional Turfing Services in Essex
Our skilled Davies Landscapes & Groundworks team offers hassle-free assistance to ensure your garden has a flawless finish. Our garden turfing services cover everything from initial ground preparation through to laying and maintaining the turf afterwards. Each project achieves high-quality standards through careful attention to every detail.
We customize every turfing project to suit your garden’s specific requirements, whether you want to restore an existing lawn or establish a new one.
Final Thoughts
Mastering garden turfing techniques leads to significant enhancements in your outdoor space. Proper preparation combined with quality materials and professional execution results in a verdant lawn that enhances your property’s beauty and value.
Looking to upgrade your garden with new turf? Reach out to Davies Landscapes & Groundworks today to receive expert guidance and dependable landscaping services throughout Essex.
