How To Lay Instant Lawn
A quick overview and a comprehensive guide on laying down your new instant lawn
If you install Instant Lawn correctly, it will last a lifetime.
We’ve teamed up with prominent people in the industry to get the word out on the best methods to install your instant lawn. If it’s done right and cared for properly, it will last a lifetime.
How to lay instant lawn - overview - by Jason Hodges
A quick overview with hints and tips on laying your new lawan
Some of the do’s and dont’s when preparing the ground for your new lawn.
Considerations and advice when it comes time to lay down your new lawn.
How to lay Instant Lawn
Comprehensive Guide by Kim Syrus
In The Garden with Kym Syrus
From an empty area of hard clay with weeds growing to a beautiful fresh green lawn, Kim Syrus works with the crew from The Turf Farm through the 5 steps of successfully laying new instant lawn.
1/5 Choosing Lawn
Kim Syrus talks with Chloe and Paul from The Turf Farm about the first stages of laying a new instant lawn.
- Removing obstacles
- Looking at existing soil type
- Measuring the area
- Choosing the right lawn
2/5 Site preparation
Preparing the area ready for the lawn to be laid, including excavating the base and laying the right soil.
- Excavating a hard clay base
- Using a rotary hoe to make digging easier
- Dealing with existing weeds
- Spreading out sandy loam
3/5 Irrigation
Paul and Kim discuss the best methods for watering, testing your water capacity and the importance of getting the base done right.
- Lawn watering options
- Testing water supply capacity
- Planning and laying pop-up sprinklers
- Spreading out the underlay
4/5 Installing your lawn
Tracey from The Turf farm talks with Kim about the final stages of laying your freshly cut turf onto your prepared site.
- Getting a smooth surface
- Protecting your lawn once it’s been delivered
- Rolling out the turf
- Top dressing and rolling
5/5 Aftercare
Kim talks with the Paul, Tracey and Chloe about what to do after the lawn has been laid to keep it looking fresh and green.
- Fertilising
- Watering
- Mowing
- Ongoing care for your lawn
Choosing The Right Lawn For Your Garden
Click the button below to go to our lawn varieties page which shows you all the pros and cons of each instant lawn variety available and which one will be best for your lawn.
