How to lay turf on existing grass

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    Preparation for laying turf

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    • Follow our step-by-step guide to laying a lawn, below.

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    You Will Need

    • Turf
    • Wheelbarrow
    • Garden spade
    • Loam topsoil
    • Garden rake
    • A sharp knife
    • Watering can

    Step 1

    Spread a general-purpose fertiliser over the ground one week before laying the turf.

    Prepare the area, levelling the ground and removing big stones. If the surface is uneven, wheelbarrow in some topsoil, pour it on top and even it out with a rake.

    Step 2

    Firm the soil surface by walking up and down on it taking small, heavy steps.

    Fill any freshly-created dips with topsoil and compress again with your feet.

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    Give the surface a final rake over.

    Step 3

    Lay the turves on the soil, staggering the joints like brickwork and overlapping them slightly. If it's a big area, work off a plank of wood to avoid walking on the turf.

    Step 4

    To create a clean edge, cut off any excess turf with a spade or sharp knife.

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