Turf!

robjf

robjf

robjf

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Good morning!

At som point this weekend I want to lay turf on our garden. The ground is prepared, just need to get the turf!

I'm thinking of getting it from Homebase or B and Q but at £3 a roll I wonder if there are better places to get it? I have had a brief look online to see where I can get it locally but mostly returned national suppliers who won't deliver on the days I have off! Any ideas?

Also do you have any tips for laying turf? I've never done it before!

Thanks.

Rob
 
By 'prepared' I mean it is a flat area of mud! I know its a big job but why not! The previous tenants left the garden in a tip, we've put in loads of nice plants, a veg patch and it just needs a lawn to finish it off!

I think I've found a lawn supplier which looks a whole lot cheaper than B & Q, about 1.70 per metre. Not bad. I hope I don't mess this up!
 
Just ordered some for delivery on Saturday. 40 quid for 20 metres premium turf. Cut the same day. No doubt a damn site better than B and Q!

I'd better start reading up on turf laying! Thanks for all the tips so far.
 
Finished it, will be keeping it well watered!

About 2-3 weeks ago this garden was nothing but mud, it's getting there!

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Got 4 rolls left over aswell! Pretty pleased with the result. Now just relaxing with a couple of beers in the sun. Excellent.

It cost me £36 for 20 sq. yards. With 4 left over, I've used £30 worth of turf.
 
Dr House said:
where did you get that from my parents need to do around 500m2 so even a small saving will save them a lot of money.
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It's from Dale Lawn Turf, Nottingham. Free delivery but only in a limited area.

Back area is full of slabs we lifted from the garden. Also the eucalyptus trees (which is almost dead!) is shedding leaves and twigs there. Fire tonight then!

Fingers crossed the dandelions stay away!
 
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