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  • When should i lay 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.

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    • 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. 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. Bang the

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