Turf Laying Tips
Brand new turf is gives your lawn a great new feeling, the sooner you order your lawn turf, the sooner your friends and family can reap the benefits. If you are comfortable laying turf yourself, this can save a bit of cash. To get the best results, here are some helpful tips to get you started:
- Remove existing turf with a spade.
- Rake the ground until the surface is level
- Remove rocks, garbage and all other debris
- Walking slowly with one foot in front of the other, trod down the whole area starting from one corner (If you find uneven areas, use a rake to level them).
- When your turf has been delivered, store it in a shaded area until you are ready to lay it.
- For the best results, lay the turf within 24-hours of delivery.
- Of course, if you’re not comfortable laying turf yourself, we suggest you hire a professional.
By buying your turf direct from the supplies, you can guarantee the best possible prices and the best quality turfs and soils. North West Turf & Garden are happy to assist with all your questions and quotes, please contact us.
Measuring Your Lawn Turf Area
To calculate the amount of turf you require, you will need to measure the area to be turfed. Please remember to allow between 5% and 10% extra for trimming and wastage.
Measure your required area both lengthways and widthways and times both figures together (Please measure in feet, metres or yards) – With the total figure you calculate, and a further 5% or 10% to compensate for your wastage.
Example: 30 feet x 25 feet = 750 sq ft + 10% (Wastage allowance) = a total of 825 sq ft turf needed to cover your area.
If you have any questions about measuring, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we are always happy to advise you the best way we can. Please contact us.
