It starts below the surface
- Clearing old grass, weeds and debris from the area
- Levelling and grading so the lawn drains and mows evenly
- Improving heavy or poor soil and adding topsoil where needed
- Raking to a fine, firm surface ready for the turf
- Laying turf in staggered rows, tight at the joints and trimmed neatly to edges
Drainage and heavy soil
Heavy clay soil is common across parts of East Sussex and Kent, and it holds water. If your lawn floods in winter, turfing alone will not fix it. We look at levels and drainage first, and can combine turfing with drainage work so the new lawn does not end up waterlogged.
Looking after a new lawn
Water
Keep new turf damp, especially in dry weather, until the roots knit into the soil.
Keep off
Leave the lawn alone for the first couple of weeks while it roots.
First cut
Mow when the grass is established, on a high setting, and lower it gradually.
We give you aftercare advice at handover, as turf needs the right care in the first weeks to settle in.
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