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Creating a Lawn From Turf

Why turf? A new lawn by laying turf is simply the quickest way. It only takes a few weeks before your lawn looks like it's been there for years - and can be used as if it had been. There is no need to make a special seed bed and soil preparation is easier. For information on laying a seed lawn, see Creating a Lawn From Seed. To work out how much turf you'll need try the Turf Calculator.

Time to complete job: 2-4 hours according to area
Approximate budget: £100 per 30 square metres (100 square feet)

You will need:

Spade or Fork
Manure or compost, grit, ground limestone as necessary
Soil-testing kit
General all-purpose fertiliser
Rake
Sand or topsoil
Turf
Plank
Half-moon spade or a sharp knife

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Step 1: Preparation

You can turf at almost any time of the year when weather conditions are good.
Completely clear all rubbish, rubble, weeds and vegetation. Remove pieces of buried wood as these will produce toadstools when rotting down.