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What are the most common turfing problems?

Common turfing problems include: Lets look at these in turn……. You can’t lay your turf until it has been delivered. Delivery problems are probably one of our biggest headaches. So I asked Turfonline’s drivers to tell me about some of the things that make their day difficult which could so easily be avoided.

Is your new turf too dry?

If your new turf seems on the dry side, that’s nothing to worry about, provided you water it as soon as it’s laid and keep watering regularly until it’s established. Oh dear, shrinking turf is not a good thing.

Is rolled turf supposed to be tender?

Sometimes, but not often, rolled turf is a little tender. I’ve found it helps if you treat it gently. Lift the rolls by placing your hands underneath them and then cradling them. Place them on the ground carefully rather than dropping them. Use two hands to manoeuvre them into place and then unroll them slowly.

Should new turf have gaps between pieces?

If your new turf seems on the dry side, that’s nothing to worry about, provided you water it as soon as it’s laid and keep watering regularly until it’s established. Oh dear, shrinking turf is not a good thing. Not at all. Assuming it’s been properly laid, should not develop any gaps between the pieces.

Why does my turf stop irrigating?

In high summer, turf growers sometimes deliberately stop irrigating. That’s because drier turf is less prone to sod-heating than lovely lush grass. If your new turf seems on the dry side, that’s nothing to worry about, provided you water it as soon as it’s laid and keep watering regularly until it’s established.

How to avoid uneven surface in new lawn?

First, when preparing the soil, make sure you firm it down well by doing the “gardener’s shuffle” after digging and raking. To check that the soil is level, tie a piece of rope to each end of a heavy plank.

How to check if a lawn is level?

To check that the soil is level, tie a piece of rope to each end of a heavy plank. Pull the plank along the surface and any lumps and bumps will immediately show themselves . Secondly, always use laying boards to walk on prepared soil and on new turf.

Is it hard to move a turf pallet?

A full pallet of turf is heavy. It’s very difficult to pull a heavy load over a kerb or up a slope and it’s even harder to move it if the surface is soft or loose. Be prepared by having some boards to hand that will make an easy surface for the pallet truck to travel on.

Is shrinking turf a good thing?

Oh dear, shrinking turf is not a good thing. Not at all. Assuming it’s been properly laid, should not develop any gaps between the pieces. If it does, that’s a sure sign that it’s not getting enough water. Irrigate thoroughly from day one and you won’t see any shrinkage.

Can you lay turf until it has been delivered?

You can’t lay your turf until it has been delivered. Delivery problems are probably one of our biggest headaches. So I asked Turfonline’s drivers to tell me about some of the things that make their day difficult which could so easily be avoided.

Can you deliver turf on a lorry?

Turf is normally delivered on an articulated lorry with either a rear-mounted forklift or a tail-lift and pallet truck. That’s quite a sizeable vehicle and it needs to get quite close to your property before it can offload. Please make sure there’s plenty of space for the lorry to park and unload.