Turf is pre-grown grass seed that’s been cut from the ground with a slice of top soil.
Almost like an outdoor, grassy carpet, it can be laid to fix patchy areas in an existing lawn or to create a new lawn completely from scratch.
Our specialists will independently carry out all the necessary work to create the perfect lawn next to your pool.
If you decide to do it without us. Below we will consider the preparation of the territory next to the pool before laying live lawn grass.
How to lay turf
Turf is laid in rolls making it a relatively straightforward garden project – simply unroll it (it’s rolled up for easy handling), lay it and wait for it to take root.
You can lay turf at almost any time of the year.
To work out how much turf you need, measure your lawn then multiply the length by the width to give you the area in square metres. Add an extra 10% to allow for cutting and wastage.
We recommend preparing the site before buying your turf and laying it within 24 hours of its arrival.
Use two or three timber boards as a platform to work from (old scaffold boards or gravel boards are ideal).
Remove any existing grass by under-cutting it with a garden spade or edger. If you have a large area, consider hiring a turf cutter for a quicker and easier option. Old, removed turf can be stacked and turned into compost.
Dig over the area to a depth of about 15cm and remove all debris, large stones, weeds and old tree roots. It’s best to hand weed if you can, but if weeds are a problem, use a non-residual weed killer.
Residual weed killers can remain in the soil and prevent the lawn from establishing. Use a tiller or cultivator to help with tougher, uncultivated areas or large sites.
Use a garden rake to rake over the ground to produce an even surface. Firm down the soil by lightly rolling it with a garden roller or by treading the area down with the heels of your feet to help get rid of any air pockets in the soil.
Rake it over again, repeating the process until the whole area is level, even and firm, but not compacted. Sprinkle granules of pre-turf fertiliser or bone meal over the area following the instructions on the pack, and lightly rake it in. This helps the rooting process, so your turf becomes established more quickly.
Mark out the exact boundaries of the lawn using a builder’s line and sharpened wooden stakes or pegs. Drive them into the ground with a club hammer.
Rake your soil one last time – remove any last stones and make sure that it’s level. Once the soil is level, keep off the area for a few weeks to let the rain get on it and allow for the ground to settle before laying your new turf.
