Autumn and Winter Turf Laying.

You can lay turf all year round, many of our customers do, provided the ground is free from frost or snow.

As long as the temperature is warm enough that the ground is not frozen, then, laying turf is an option.

Whilst the turf is cold and would last a day or two on a pallet, we recommend laying the turf the same day you receive it. This reduces the chance of turf overheating, and damaging your fresh, new grass.

Should I lay the turf straight away?

As mentioned above, if the ground isn’t frozen, then we would advise laying the turf straight away. Ideally on the same day as receiving the turf. If you don’t have time to lay the turf on the same day of receipt, throw a piece of tarpaulin over the pallet to reduce the chance of the turf rolls freezing.

Frozen turf is as good as dead turf

Please note: Covering turf should only be done in Winter. Covering turf in Summer will nearly always increase the risk of the turf overheating and you will be left with dead grass that won’t grow.

IMPORTANT: Do not unroll turf rolls whilst they’re frozen. Unrolling Turf whilst frozen will crack the turf roots in half and leave you with dead turf. If your turf appears frozen, allow it to thaw out, before unrolling.

Can I lay turf on frozen ground?

We do not recommend laying turf on frozen ground. Your turf roots won’t establish, and they will be starved of any nutrients your soil has to offer.

What should I do if there is a frost?

Don’t water that night, as the water will freeze and damage your turf.

How long will it take before I can walk on my new lawn?

We suggest not walking on your grass at all, until it has had a substantial amount of time to root and grow. As the grass will most likely stay dormant in winter, the recommended time frame of 2 – 3 weeks (in the summertime) does not apply.

Walking on your lawn after a frost is a big no no. When walked on, your grass will start to snap, effectively destroying the cells and killing the leaf. The grass won’t be dead, but you may start to see irreversible black patches.

If you absolutely have to walk on the lawn in the first 2 – 3 weeks of it being laid down, please use a plank of wood to walk on so no dents from boots / shoes are left.

Watering the turf once laid.

There should be enough rain over Autumn and Winter to keep the newly laid turf moist enough without the need to use a hose or sprinkler. In a dry spell you should give the lawn a deep watering

Remember these turf needs:

• Lay on the day of the delivery.
• Minimum 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Requires water for roots to grow deep.
• Roots establish within 6 weeks – so keep off the grass during this time.