Posted by rpb123 on May 28, 2008, 6:45 am
I laid meadow grass as a quick and dirty solution last year but now want
to
replace the area (36sqm) with good quality turf and also build up the
area by
around 2". I ideally want to lay straight on top of the old
turf to avoid
having to build up too much.
Whats the best way of doing this bearing in mind I have kids who wont
be happy
if the lawn is out of action for a ling period !!!
thanks in advance
richard
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rpb123
Posted by Steve on May 31, 2008, 2:02 am
@gardenbanter.co.uk:
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> I laid meadow grass as a quick and dirty solution last year but now want
> to replace the area (36sqm) with good quality turf and also build up the
> area by around 2". I ideally want to lay straight on top of the old
> turf to avoid having to build up too much.
>
> Whats the best way of doing this bearing in mind I have kids who wont
> be happy if the lawn is out of action for a ling period !!!
I would:
* Spray with a short-lived general herbicide like RoundUp
* Wait a few days for the grass to die
* Amend the soil as needed (take samples to a local nurseryman)
* Add a little soil if you need
* Rototill
* Rake smooth
* Apply sod
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Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement
> I laid meadow grass as a quick and dirty solution last year but now want
> to replace the area (36sqm) with good quality turf and also build up the
> area by around 2". I ideally want to lay straight on top of the old
> turf to avoid having to build up too much.
>
> Whats the best way of doing this bearing in mind I have kids who wont
> be happy if the lawn is out of action for a ling period !!!