Roll turf

Roll turf

With today’s fast pace and busy lifestyles, we expect not only good quality but also quick results. That is why more and more of our customers choose turf laying. Laid turf becomes a fully established lawn after just 2 weeks, whereas a seeded lawn can be used after 5-7 weeks and only becomes fully established the following year. Within two weeks, turf roots into the soil and stabilises the ground, making it suitable for hard-to-reach areas, steep hills, slopes, pond and river banks, and other challenging terrain. Turf delivers an attractive appearance and immediate results straight away. It is suitable for urgent landscaping at construction sites: yesterday a mess, today a beautiful lawn. Turf is specially grown grass, cut using specialist machinery, free of weeds and pests, then rolled up for convenient transport and laying.

Turf laying

Before laying turf, we prepare the site. Where needed, we rotavate and improve the soil to a depth of 10-20 cm. We add topsoil if required, deciding on site according to the existing soil. We level the ground and compact it with a roller. The surface must be level, although rises and hollows of two centimetres are acceptable. Before laying, mineral fertiliser is spread to promote healthy establishment. Laying itself is not very complicated, but skill is needed for a quality result. We unroll the first roll from the edge and lay subsequent rolls tightly together, avoiding large gaps and overlapping joints. Afterwards, we roll the turf to press the roots firmly against the soil and help them establish. Turf loves moisture and must be watered after laying. Depending on rainfall, it needs watering at least twice daily for the first two weeks. Mowing can begin after just one week, perpendicular to the joints.

Laid turf care

Turf loves moisture, so watering needs attention. It is virtually weed-free, and in our experience verticutting or aeration is only needed after 2-3 years. Your only tasks will be mowing and watering.

Advantages and disadvantages of turf

Its advantages include immediate results and an attractive appearance straight after laying. It provides an even, dense grass cover and a quick way to obtain a well-kept lawn ready for everyday use. Turf is easier to maintain than a seeded lawn.

Fill soil, topsoil, other bulk materials and ground raising

We supply topsoil, fill soil, crushed stone, pebbles and sand. We carry out ground levelling and raise ground levels.

Planting and maintenance

We create flower beds, plant hedges and maintain them. We trim and shape hedges. We carry out lawn aeration, verticutting and scarification. We install woven willow fences.

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Book a service or ask a question

To receive an approximate quote or book a service, complete the enquiry form. Please describe the work in as much detail as possible. We may ask you to send photographs or visit the site to assess the work.

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Frequently asked questions

There are gaps between the turf strips.

Gaps of 1-2 cm at the joints are acceptable; they will grow over within two weeks.

Can turf be laid on slopes?

Turf is recommended for slopes with a gradient of up to 40%. On slopes, it is secured with wooden pegs.

How often should laid turf be watered?

Watering intensity depends on rainfall. In dry, sunny weather, water laid turf at least twice a day for the first 2-3 weeks. Early morning and late evening are preferable. If that is not possible, watering must be carried out three times a day.

How deep should the topsoil layer beneath turf be?

On level ground, a 5 cm topsoil layer beneath turf is sufficient; a deeper layer is preferable on slopes.

When can laid turf first be mown?

Mowing can begin after one week, perpendicular to the longer joints.

Does laid turf need verticutting or aeration?

This is not necessary in the first two years, but may be needed in the third season.

Do weeds grow in laid turf?

Weeds do not grow in the first few years. Later, if the lawn is mown regularly, weeds will not grow either.