If you want to have a go at laying turf yourself, here are a few tips to help you get fantastic results from our Sussex Turf.
Preparation of the site
Remove all visible debris (rocks, stones, etc.) and rotavate to a depth of 4” (10cm) to 6” (15cm), first up and down the site and then side to side.
Rake thoroughly and remove any further debris and hard soil lumps (these cause air pockets and prevent simultaneous rooting)
If there is insufficient or poor quality soil, a mixture using one part peat to two parts of soil should be added. At least 4” (10cm) of good quality soil is needed for a first class lawn. Rake to the desired contours and mark out lawn shape.
For rapid root establishment use a general fertiliser such as Growmore ensuring you follow the instructions on the packet.
Installation
When your turf is delivered it will be in rolls. It is important to remember that turf is a perishable commodity and should be laid as soon as possible after delivery -naturally, prevailing conditions determine just how long it will keep. If in doubt, consult your supplier.
Place the turves as near as possible to the area to be turfed.
Using a scaffold board or similar as a straight edge and firm base to work from, lightly rake the soil where the turves are to be laid, drawing the rake towards you, and lay your first row of turves. When you lay your second row, come in half a turf to stagger the joints. When you get to the end of the row, there will be half a turf over. This cabe cut off and placed at the start of a new row.
Be sure to place the turves very close together.
The overall effect of jointing is like that used in brickwork.