Laying turf - some advice required

 

I am currently turfing my front lawn. Its a rectangle area with a path in
the middle.

Q1) What is the ebst way to achieve a totally flat surface? Is it just a
case of cintinually raking in?

Is there any advantage is laying down planks/spirit levels or using string
lines?

Its about 5m by 5m

Q2) The lawn has edgings which I will be laying to. The entire lawn slopes
slighly as well. Now it would be easier for me to level the mud right up
against all edges and then flatten out the middle but I imagine I should be
leaving the mud a couple of cms below the edge to allow for the turf -
obviously I do not wnat the mud that comes with the turf visible over the
edging - any hints?

Q3) Do people recommend compressimg the mud by walking over it or not?
Seems to be some mixed views.I woudl have thought so personally otherwise
the ground will just sink! But not too compact I guess.

Q4) Is putting some fertiliser down essential? If so how much tiem shoudl I
leave it in there?

 


With regards to the flatness of your newly turfed area I would say that
as long
as you are reasonably happy with the ground underneath (eg
level) then i would
lay the turf wait till it has become established and
then roll to encourage
tillering and even compaction. I am a novice at
this however and have only had
to lay a similar sized area myself.  

'mo[_3_ Wrote:

area with

Chris Baker

 

On Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:23:40 -0400, Chris Baker


Its not the way I would do it, because rolling only compacts, (flattens) the
top, also the size of the new lawn would not justify.
When I did my similar size front lawn I did wait for it too settle after
digging and removing stones, weeds etc. Then did the Barnsdale shuffle, (saw
G.Hamilton on GW do it first) if shy do it at night!
Its when you walk all over the site on your heels.  Then rake again, and I
would if possible again for a final settlement before raking for the last time,
Its a front lawn you want it looking good for years so take your time .

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 >Laying turf - some advice required

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