Services
Turfing & new lawns across Surrey, Hampshire & South West London
A new lawn can transform a garden, but only if the ground beneath it is right. Turf laid on poorly prepared or uneven ground shows every dip and struggles to root, while turf laid on levelled, firmed and well-prepared soil knits in evenly and stays that way.
We lay new lawns, level and returf existing gardens, and shape lawns to meet new patios, paths and borders cleanly, often as part of a wider garden makeover.
What we do
Our turfing & lawns work
- New lawns laid with fresh turf
- Levelling and preparing uneven ground before turfing
- Returfing tired or patchy lawns
- Curved and shaped lawns that meet new patios and paths cleanly
- Lawns with stepping-stone paths and paved edges
- Turfing as part of complete garden makeovers
New lawn beside a curved patio 
New turf with a stepping-stone path 
Turf meeting new paving 
Shaped lawn with a curved path 
New turf around a curved patio 
Curved lawn edge and sleeper border
Thinking about turfing & lawns?Tell us a little about your space and what you have in mind, or give Dan or Adam a call.
Planning advice
Getting a new lawn right: what to consider
- Ground preparation
- Most of a lawn's success happens before the turf arrives: clearing old grass and weeds, improving the soil where needed, and levelling and firming the ground.
- Levels and edges
- Turf should finish slightly above adjoining paving so a mower can run over the edge. Clean, shaped edges make a lawn easier to mow and keep tidy.
- Timing
- Turf can be laid for most of the year, but not when the ground is frozen or waterlogged. In hot, dry weather it needs much more watering to establish.
- Watering
- New turf must not dry out. Water it thoroughly straight after laying and regularly for the first few weeks, especially in warm weather, until the roots have knitted into the soil.
- Shade and wear
- Heavy shade and busy play areas put grass under pressure. Choosing a suitable turf and adding paths along well-worn routes helps the lawn cope.
- Turf or seed
- Turf gives an instant lawn that can be used much sooner. Seed costs less but takes longer to establish and is best sown in spring or early autumn.
FAQs
Turfing & lawns: common questions
When can I walk on new turf?
Keep foot traffic to a minimum for the first two to three weeks while the roots take hold. If a corner of turf no longer lifts when you tug it gently, it is rooting well.
How often should new turf be watered?
Water thoroughly after laying and then regularly enough that the turf never dries out, which may mean daily in warm, dry weather. Water deeply rather than little and often.
When can I mow a new lawn?
Once the turf has rooted, usually after two to three weeks. Set the mower high for the first few cuts and avoid mowing when the grass is wet.
What is the best time of year to lay turf?
Autumn and spring are ideal because the soil is warm and moist, but turf can be laid at most times of year provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged and it is watered well in dry spells.
Start your project
Tell us about your outdoor space
Call Dan or Adam for a chat about what you have in mind, or send us a few details and we’ll get back to you.