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Turning around turf

Turning around turf

Question from Tamara
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Hi, my turf is a sorry state. The plot is on new developed land with clay underneath. I want to roll out new turf and need to remove and level the ground before starting. To save money and maybe some labor I have read you can turn turn around turf and it will decompose to soil after a few weeks. Is this true?
Posted: Sunday 5th of March 2017 12:29 PM

  • Re: Turning around turf

    Shoot User
    To do it correct remove the old turf and stack it somewhere - alternative the layers so you have grass facing grass if that makes sense - it will make useful compost in a year or two NOT weeks.
    If you have no space then the old turf will need to be disposed after lifting.
    Replied: Sunday 5th of March 2017 03:38 PM

  • Re: Turning around turf

    David
    First, look at the real reason the turf died. Assuming clay is the reason is easy as grass can survive anywhere, including clay. It would have had a dwarf rye, fescue, bent turf ( as they all do generally) grown in a different part of the country than you. What species are surviving, if any? When did the decay of the award start to happen? What have you done to the lawn since it went down? Was it laid by builders, landscapers, a gardener or a lawn specialist? A picture would be useful........

    Don't assume throwing some more turf down will be the answer. You could end up going round in circles here........
    Replied: Monday 6th of March 2017 07:24 AM
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