A new lawn laid properly, from the ground up. Most turfing problems start below the turf, so that is where we spend the time.
We strip the old surface, clear the roots and debris, then cultivate and level the soil before any turf arrives.
Freshly cut turf delivered on the day of laying, chosen for how the lawn will be used and how much sun it gets.
Rolls laid tight with staggered joints and cut cleanly to the edges, with falls set so water runs away from the house.
Watering, the first cut and the first feed all matter. You get a plain written schedule to follow, not a leaflet.
Thin or compacted ground gets improved first. Where a lawn sits wet, we deal with the drainage before laying.
Autumn and spring are kindest to new turf. Summer laying works, but only with reliable watering behind it.
Both make a good lawn. They suit different gardens, budgets and timescales, so here is the honest comparison before you decide.
An instant green lawn, usable in weeks rather than months, and far less vulnerable to weeds and birds while it establishes. It can be laid across most of the year.
The trade-off is cost, and the watering commitment in the first few weeks. Turf that dries out shrinks at the joints, and those gaps are difficult to hide later.
Cheaper for the same area, with a wider choice of grass mixes, including hard-wearing and shade-tolerant blends. Rooting tends to be deep and even.
The trade-off is patience. Seed needs a warm soil, a sowing window in spring or early autumn, and a season of care before the lawn takes real traffic.
Wondering what a new lawn costs? See our honest guide to what affects the price of lawn care — no invented figures, just the factors that drive the quote.
Turfing and new lawns across Shropshire