Few garden transformations could be simpler than laying a new lawn from turf. Good quality seed-raised turf simply unrolls like a carpet so it is quick to establish. Follow these easy guidelines for an impressive result.
Tips
Choosing turf
Turf is rarely found at garden centres and is best ordered from a reputable supplier who will deliver to the door. It is also best to choose good quality turf raised specially from seed, and not simply meadow turf which could be full of coarse grasses and weeds.
Caring for turf prior to laying
Order turf to arrive after the site has been thoroughly prepared because it arrives in rolls and deteriorates quickly if not laid immediately. On delivery, stack the rolls in a cool position out of the sun then sprinkle with water and cover with a sheet of polythene to prevent the turf drying out. It is quite usual for turf to turn pale and yellow within the rolls, but it soon returns to green once light gets to it.
