The perfect time to lay a new lawn from scratch is early autumn, when the grass can root easily. Follow our advice to help you lay turf and cultivate a pristine lawn.
The perfect time to lay a new lawn from scratch is early autumn, when the grass can root easily. Follow our advice to help you lay turf and cultivate a pristine lawn.
Creating a new lawn from scratch is easy if you pick the right time of year and prepare the site thoroughly.
Turf will quickly establish on soil that is warm and moist - autumn is perfect as new turf will also be regularly watered by winter rain. Turf can also be laid in spring, but avoid this time of year if you live in an area hit by a hosepipe ban as new turf needs frequent watering to prevent grasses from being put under stress.
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