A new lawn, laid properly from the ground up
A lawn that looks good for years depends on what happens before the turf arrives. We strip the old grass, cultivate and level the soil, and lay fresh turf the day it's cut.
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We start by stripping the old lawn and weeds, then cultivate the ground to a good depth. On heavy Hertfordshire clay we work in sharp sand and compost so roots can grow and water can drain. The ground is raked level, firmed and raked again before a pre-turf fertiliser goes down.
Our turf comes from a specialist grower and is cut the day before we lay it. We stagger the joints like brickwork, roll it in and water it thoroughly. Where a lawn meets a border we usually add a brick or steel edge so mowing stays neat without hours of edging.
Before we leave you'll get a simple plan for watering and the first few cuts. We come back three weeks later to check the lawn has rooted.
What's included
We strip and take away the old turf and weeds rather than laying over them.
Sharp sand and compost worked into clay so the new roots can breathe and drain.
Raked, firmed and raked again, so the lawn mows evenly and puddles don't form.
Cut by the grower the day before we lay it.
Brick or steel mowing edges where the lawn meets a border or path.
We return to check the turf has rooted and answer any questions.
St Albans
A Victorian garden near Clarence Park, rebuilt in seven weeks
The owners had inherited a long, overgrown garden behind a Victorian semi: a cracked patio, a lawn full of moss and borders that had become a single bramble. They wanted somewhere for their children to play and somewhere to eat outside on summer evenings.
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If your question isn't here, call the office on {phone} and we'll happily talk it through.
When is the best time to lay turf?
Spring and autumn are ideal, but we lay turf all year except in frost or drought. In summer you'll need to water it every evening for the first two weeks.
Should I choose seed or turf?
Turf gives you a usable lawn in about three weeks. Seed is cheaper but takes a full season and needs protecting from birds and feet.
Can you fix a waterlogged lawn?
Usually, yes. Most waterlogging in this area comes from compacted clay, and we can install land drains or a soakaway before laying the new lawn.
When can we walk on it?
Keep off it for about three weeks, until the roots have taken. We'll show you how to check.
Get a free quote
Call the office, or leave a few details and we'll ring you back to arrange a free visit to your garden.
01632 960 482We reply within two working hours, Monday to Saturday.
Monday to Friday 8:00–17:30
Saturday 9:00–13:00