Great Lawn Care Advice
If you are looking for garden advice on how to lay turf then you are in the right place. Our extensive garden advice covers all gardening topics from laying turf to building the garden shed. You can lay down turf at any time of the year including early winter when the ground is slightly frozen and even in the middle of summer when the ground is at its hardest. But if you want to lay turf without any problems then the best time of year is early spring and autumn as these are the best conditions for sowing the lawn seeds.
If your lawn has become tired, weedy and patchy then a simple fix such as treating the damaged areas with fertiliser can fix the problem – see the garden advice on using fertiliser. However, if the lawn is totally damaged and burned then new turf is the answer. Before laying down new turf the soil has to be prepared. This is done by cultivating the soil. Once this is done the soil needs feeding to become healthy again. This is done by using fertiliser that is high in phosphorous mixed with water.
Before laying the turf the soil must be damp and moist but not over wet like a puddle. One important piece of garden advice should be followed at this stage. Check that the turf is fresh by shaking it to make sure it does not fall to bits in your hand. Make sure the turf is a rich green colour and the soil is nice and moist if not add a little compost to help add some nutrients and moisture. If the turf appears dry and cracked it needs to be taken back to where it was bought from.
There is a lot more garden advice and techniques as well as step by step tutorials on preparing your garden to lay turf and how to maintain your lawn. Whenever using chemical products always follow the manufacturer’s instructions or seek advice from your local garden centre.
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