New lawns in Sheffield
A lot of Sheffield lawns struggle because of what is underneath: compacted clay, builders' rubble on newer plots, shade from trees and houses, or a slope that sheds water to one end. Laying fresh turf on top of those problems just gives you a new lawn with the same problems.
So we strip the old grass and weeds, dig or rotavate to break up compaction, pull out stones and rubble, and bring in screened topsoil where the soil is poor or thin. The ground is then firmed, raked and checked until it is level, with a pre-turf feed worked in.
Laying
Turf is delivered fresh for the day, laid in staggered rows with tight joints, worked from boards, trimmed to shape and watered in thoroughly.
Aftercare
- Water daily for two weeks unless there is proper rain.
- Stay off it for two to three weeks.
- First cut on a high setting once rooted.
- Feed in spring and autumn.
Sloping lawns
Mowing a steep Sheffield lawn is hard work and not always safe. Splitting it into level terraces held by sleepers or walls makes it easier to use and maintain. A gentle slope can simply be regraded.
Shade and wet: in deep shade or on ground that stays wet, a real lawn may always struggle. We will tell you honestly, and artificial grass on a free-draining base can be the better choice.
Turfing and new lawns across Sheffield
We work right across Sheffield, including Crookes, Walkley, Hillsborough, Dore, Totley, Fulwood, Broomhill, Stocksbridge and more. Give us a ring on 0114 463 0309 with your postcode if you are unsure whether we reach you.
Questions about turfing and new lawns
When is the best time to turf?
Spring and autumn; most of the year except frozen or waterlogged conditions.
Can you lay turf on a slope?
Yes, on gentle slopes. Steeper ones are better terraced first.
How soon can children play on it?
Light use after about three weeks, full use after a month or two.
Do you supply the turf?
Yes, fresh on the day.
