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Soil needs to be turned over to a depth of 15cm, this can be achieved by digging over the area or by using a rotivator. Ensure the area is free of any debris, stones and weeds or old turf. Fertiliser A pre-turfing fertiliser should be applied and raked into the soil. The manufacturer's application rate should be followed for the best results. Raking
YOUR TURF SHOULD BE LAID WITHIN 8 HOURS OF DELIVERY OR COLLECTION Ordering Measure your proposed lawn area accurately. Allow 5% extra for trimming and wastage. If you are unsure about how much turf you require click here to use our online calculator. Turf is supplied in rolls measuring approximately 61cm x 164cm = 1 square metre (one roll of turf) for easy turfing. Your turf should be laid within 8 hours of delivery or collection. Laying Turf
Watering Turf
If there are any signs of the turf drying out, or signs of shrinkage - water it immediately. Mowing We recommend that you do not mow your new lawn until it has rooted. This can be checked by lifting up a corner of turf to see if the roots have been established to the soil beneath. Your lawn mower should be set at the highest setting - it is important that the lawn is not scalped during early mowing. Mow your new lawn often, each time removing no more than one third of the grass height. Once established the grass height can be reduced gradually to your ideal level. Optimum heights are between 15mm and 35mm. Lawn feeding Feeding in the first 8 weeks will not be necessary, as a pre-turf fertiliser has been applied. If you do user a fertiliser follow the manufacturers instructions carefully.
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Preparation is vital to the future of your new lawn. Inadequately prepared and unfertilised ground will never give satisfactory results. Existing turf should be removed by cutting under the grass with a spade or for a quick and easy option hire a mini turf-stripper. 
The ground should be raked over to produce a smooth surface. At this stage the ground may be lightly rolled or firmed by foot to reveal and soft areas which can then be raked level. This process should be carried out until the ground is evenly firm and smooth. A wide rake makes levelling easier. The ground should be firm but not compact. 
Start by laying one strip of turf around the outside of the lawn. Avoid using small strips at the edges as these will dry out and perish. Turf can be easily shaped to follow curved borders. Lay the first row along the longest straight line and work across the lawn staggering the joints in each row - as in a brickwork fashion. 
Butt and push the edges and ends against each other but do not stretch the turf. Use a sharp knife or half moon spade to cut and trim the turf. Avoid walking on newly laid turf - boards should be placed down for working on, or walking along. Ensure that the turf has full contact with the soil. 
Newly laid turf must be watered within half an hour of installation. Give the turf a really good soaking and check that the water has seeped through the turf and into the soil below. (Turn up a corner to check that this has happened). This watering must be repeated until the turf has established. Weather conditions will dictate the frequency of watering required. 
Ensure that your new lawn has enough moisture to survive hot dry or windy weather. If laid during a hot dry period, watering should be repeated at least three times a day, otherwise twice daily. 