Laying Turf: A Step-by-Step Guide
General guidelines suggest that turf should be laid horizontally with parallel pieces and the short ends facing the same direction, forming a tight weave that resists being pulled apart. On slopes, place the turf across rather than down, staking it until rooted to prevent erosion.
How to Determine the Grain Direction
To find the grain direction of the turf, lay a piece of paper on the turf, roll a pencil back and forth on it, and the paper will move or "shimmy" towards one end, indicating the grain direction.
Installation Tips and Maintenance
Offset the turf in a staggered, brickwork fashion to avoid cross joints and cut to size as needed. Rolling the turf after laying it improves contact and removes air pockets. For an instant, beautiful lawn, use turf from a reputable supplier and lay it on the day of delivery.
Avoid walking on newly laid turf for about 3 weeks. You can lay turf in any season, provided the soil isn’t frozen, overly dry, or waterlogged. It’s best to lay it between mid-autumn and late winter if the soil conditions are suitable.