Lawnlay Topsoil

This topsoil has been screened to 10mm, and is perfect to rake over for a fine base for turfing as well as planting bedding plants.

from £79.96

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Lawnlay Topsoil is now from the Cheshires dark loamy fields which are rich in fertility and give a loverly loamy product.

Woodfield’s Lawnlay provides real quality at a great price and is a fine, stone free topsoil which is ideal for both seeding and laying lawns. This is a product we are very proud of and you will struggle to find a comparable product at such fantastic value. Certified BS3882.
Use Woodfield’s Lawnlay Topsoil with one of our Turfs to create your perfect lawn!
Available in Jumbo (approx 800kg) and 25kg bags.

Overview

Laying lawn turf is one of the simplest ways to remedy a tired, shapeless patch of grass or to create a new lawn. It may be a little more expensive than sowing grass seed, but the benefits outweigh the cost – you’ll have an instant, usable area of lawn with no weeds or moss to spoil the effect. The best time to do this is during a warm spring or autumn when plenty of rain will help the new grass establish roots in time for summer sun or winter frosts.

How to do it

Raking topsoil to level the lawn area

1Prepare the area, levelling the ground and removing big stones. If the surface is uneven, wheelbarrow in some topsoil, pour it on top and even it out with a rake.

Firm down soil surface with your feet

2Firm the soil surface by walking up and down on it taking small, heavy steps. Fill any freshly-created dips with topsoil and compress again with your feet. Give the surface a final rake over.

Staggering lawn turf joints

3Lay the turves on the soil, staggering the joints like brickwork. If it’s a big area, work off a plank of wood to avoid walking on the turf. Leave awkward shapes to the end before trimming the turf.

Cutting off excess lawn turf

4To create a clean edge, cut off any excess turf with a sharp knife. Bang the turves all over with the back of the rake to ensure it makes contact with the soil before giving the whole area a good water.

Finished turf lawn

5It will take a few weeks for your lawn to establish and in that time it’s essential you don’t let the turves dry out; so water it regularly. Start mowing when the grass is 2.5cm – 5cm high, never removing more than one third of the total height of the grass at a time.

Top tip
        Spread a general-purpose fertiliser over the ground one week before laying the turf.

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