Turf Laying in Wallington

Turf laying in Wallington on properly prepared ground. We strip the old lawn, level and feed the soil, then lay fresh rolls tight with staggered joints so the lawn knits together into one surface.

Preparing the Ground

The old lawn and weeds come off first, then the soil is broken up, raked level and firmed. Thin or poor soil gets fresh topsoil added. This is the part that decides how the lawn looks in a year, because roots can only go as deep as the soil you give them.

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Laying the Rolls

Turf is laid in rows with the joints staggered like brickwork, butted up tight so no gaps open as it settles. Edges are cut to the shape of the beds and paths. It goes down the same day it is delivered, because turf sitting rolled up in warm weather starts to spoil quickly.

Watering in the First Few Weeks

New turf needs a thorough soaking straight after laying, then regular watering for the first few weeks until the roots take. Lift a corner after a fortnight, and if it resists, it has rooted. Keep off it as much as you can until then, and cut it high the first time.

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Turfing is one of the quickest ways to change a garden, and we lay a lot of it around Wallington, often once a patio or driveway job is finished. The turf itself is the easy part. Four decades of doing this says the preparation underneath is what separates a lawn that thrives from one that patches out.

  • Over 40 years laying driveways and patios

  • Block paving, resin and tarmac driveways

  • Fencing, decking and garden landscaping

  • Covering Wallington and south London

  • Prices agreed in writing before work starts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time for turf laying in Wallington?

Autumn and spring are ideal, because the soil is warm and damp so roots establish fast with little watering. Turf can be laid through summer if you can water it heavily every day. Avoid laying on frozen or waterlogged ground in the depths of winter.

How soon can we walk on new turf?

Light use after two to three weeks, once the roots have gripped the soil underneath. Keep children and pets off before then, as footprints in soft new turf leave dips that stay. Full use, including football and garden furniture, is better left until around six weeks.

Can you lay turf over an existing lawn?

No, and it causes problems if you try. The old lawn breaks down under the new turf, leaving soft spots and an uneven surface, and the roots cannot reach proper soil. Stripping the old lawn off is part of the job and gives the new turf a solid, level base.

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