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Lawn Laying Tips: How to Lay Lawn Like a Pro

Our team at Medway Landscapes pride themselves on offering not only the highest quality turf but also expert advice on how to lay a lawn perfectly. With the right preparation and care, your new lawn can transform your garden into a lush, green space. Follow our step-by-step guide below to ensure you achieve professional results.

If you still have a question about laying turf just give us a call.

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How to Lay Lawn: 7 Simple Steps

1# Clear the Ground

Start by removing all existing grass, weeds, and debris from the area. Make sure to clear the surface completely to give your new turf the best foundation.

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#2 Prepare the Soil

Rotavate or dig over the ground, breaking up the soil while removing stones, plant roots, and weeds. This will create a well-draining, nutrient-rich base for your turf.

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#4 Level the Ground

Use a rake to level the ground, ensuring it’s even and smooth. Pack the soil down to create a firm base for your turf.

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#5 Lay the Turf

Using a longboard to stand on, begin laying your turf. Lay each piece as though you're building a brick wall, staggering the seams so the joints don’t line up. This helps create a seamless, natural look.

Man unrolling new turf

#6 Water Immediately

After laying the turf, water it thoroughly. Turf needs plenty of water in the first 2-3 weeks to root properly, so water it daily. Don’t rely on rainfall, as it's often insufficient.

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#3 Add Topsoil (if Needed)

Rotavate or dig over the ground, breaking up the soil while removing stones, plant roots, and weeds. This will create a well-draining, nutrient-rich base for your turf.

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#7 First Mow

After 2-3 weeks, when your lawn is well-rooted, it’s time to give it its first cut. Be gentle and avoid cutting it too short to maintain healthy growth.

Mowing the grass
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Additional Lawn Laying Tips from Medway Landscapes

  • Accurate Measurements: Avoid guessing the size of your lawn. Measure the area accurately to ensure you order enough turf.

  • Plan for Irregular Shapes: If your lawn has an irregular shape, order extra turf rolls, as you may need to trim pieces to fit. Reuse offcuts wherever possible to minimise waste.

  • Avoid Turf Damage: Don’t leave rolled-up turf in the heat, as it will turn yellow and may rot. Laying and watering it quickly is essential.

  • Soil and Path Edging: If laying turf next to a path, level the soil with the path, then lay the turf on top. The turf will settle to the perfect height.

  • Turf Shrinkage: If your turf shrinks after laying, it likely needs more water. Give it a deep soak to encourage growth.

  • Limit Foot Traffic: To avoid footprints and depressions, avoid walking on your new lawn for at least 2-3 weeks.

Absolutely amazing lovely informative service can’t thank you enough we were turf virgins for our new home and the advice and instructions were brilliant would highly recommend decent pricing delivery driver lovely and helpful on time as predicted and the turf has turned out amazing couldn’t be happier would I recommend absolutely!!!! thanks guys x

Need More Help with How to Lay Lawn? Call our experts.

If you have any questions about how to lay lawn or need further advice, Medway Landscapes is here to help! Contact us today for expert advice or to order your top-grade turf, soil, or supplies for your next project.

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Berengrave Lane, Rainham

Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7NL

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