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DadBear · « **on:** May 27, 2007, 11:56 »

does anyone know if i can lay turves (or is it turfs!) at this time of year. i have some bare earth which I would like to cover before summer. Thanks, DB

WG. · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2007, 11:58 »

Provided you keep them watered, I don't see why not. I know a professional turf specialist if you'd like me to ask him.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2007, 14:41 »

I'd rake in some super phosphate before laying will help get the root stucture established quickly and like WG says keep watered.

DadBear · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2007, 16:15 »

Quote from: "whisky_golf"

Provided you keep them watered, I don't see why not. I know a professional turf specialist if you'd like me to ask him.

That would be much appreciated WG. I am making a little area at the top of my garden to sit in and I think a little bit of lawn would be ideal. Is it best to cultivate the ground first? its bare earth at the moment and a little compacted.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2007, 16:48 »

Yes dig it, treat it like a seed bed, tread down and then rake to a fine tilth.

WG. · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2007, 15:26 »

Quote from: "DadBear"

That would be much appreciated WG. I am making a little area at the top of my garden to sit in and I think a little bit of lawn would be ideal. Is it best to cultivate the ground first? its bare earth at the moment and a little compacted.

My friend backs up what we say above : "There is no problem in laying turf just now or any time during the summer months, as long as they have plenty of water to soak it daily for at least 10 days to ensure rooting. The ground should be well prepared and firmed prior to laying the turf apply some pre-seeder fertiliser and lightly rake into the surface to add some nutrient to ensure good rooting is achieved.
When laying turf in summer you must soak the turves thoroughly not just a light water,as this always leads to the turves drying out around the edges and even curling up. I hope this helps."

DadBear · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2007, 18:14 »

Excellent, thank you very much WG, pretty much what I thought. I will do it soon, before the real heat arrives ( hopefully)... keep Mrs Bear happy too... (possibly!)

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