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Laying new turf
Long_1989
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Hi All, Hoping you can help, I am attempting to lay new turf for the first time. I've attempted to take up all the old lawn and the problem I'm having where the old owner had a stone section at the top of the garden there are loads of stones within the soil, will the cause an issue going forward as if I try to get rid of them i'll have to dig quite deep. Trying to get the finished as a surprise for my 2 young daughters coming home from holiday this sat (27.8.16) Any help would be appreciated!!
Last edited: 22 August 2016 13:58:55
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Last edited: 22 August 2016 14:08:23
There are some useful articles & video's tucked away on the main website (not forum) which you might find helpful such as:
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/maintain-the-garden/how-to-lay-rolls-of-lawn-turf/
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/maintain-the-garden/how-to-lay-lawn-turf/
Looking at your photo's I'd probably try and pick some of the bigger stones out but not worry too much assuming that you spread the remaining stones around a little across your area rather than leave them in a concentrated spot.
You'll need to be quite generous with the water at this time of the year to stop the turfs shrinking and leaving gaps. Make sure you get a nice consistently firm base or you'll end up with dips and depressions.
Good luck.