what is the latest time of year turf can be laid?

Question

i have been waiting since july for my landlord to turf my garden! getting fed up with his excuses!

i am near newcastle upon tyne (uk)

Answer 1

blonde'n'proud....


Though Theoretically you can lay turf at any time of year, there are certain guidelines that you should take note of:-

1) During the summer months you need to ensure to keep the the lawn/turf well watered. (i.e soaked for at least 2-3 weeks adn not walked on). The best time to water the lawn is either before sunrise or after sunset NOT during the day. - This will scorch the lawn and could eventually kill the grass....

2) Some would argue that October is the last time to lay turf and March is the earlist time to lay turf. This is based on best estimates and though I wouldn't neccessatily dissagree, it really depends on the weather and more improtantly frost.

Why? - Well during the summer/hot months you have an elliment of control by ensuring the the turf/grass is kept soaked for the first couple of weeks (the first 1-3 weeks the most important) and not walked on. This will allow to the turf to establish itself.....

However during the colder spells it is harder to combat frost.... The only true method is by covering the turf itself. By which not the average person has the facility to do this.....

Before any turf is laid - the soil sould be finely tilled and free from weeds. Spread with a slow feed fertiliser topped with sharp sand to allow the turf to nit. Generally a mixture of 1 part slow feed fertilizer, 1 part sharp sand to 2 parts soil sould be used to spread over where the turf joins - this will also allow the turf to nit more evenly. - Keep well watered (soaked) for the first few weeks.

So in answer to your question - the North of England is more likely to suffer from frost ealier in the the year... Keep and eye on the ground in the later months for due... When this appears on a regular baisis then it shouldn't belong before frost will start to form. (Another good indication is fog, low cloud and the due on the cars on a regular basis), as well as the sudden temp loss...

My advice for the north of England is end of september early october at latest to allow the turf to be established and a fighting chance... Else your are looking at March - April....

By the way if the landlord doesn't get it sorted soon - i would be tempted to do it myself (or get someone in) and then remove/strip the top turf when i leave)......

Hope this helps...

DM

Answer 2

Turf can be laid at any time of the year under certain conditions.
if laying in the winter do not lay it if the ground is very wet or frozen.
Light frost is acceptable.
Turf laid in spring will require plenty of watering and needs constant attention, so the best time is between mid Autumn and early winter. Laying turf in the summer is most difficult as the turfs can dry out quickly, they shrink back a lot in the heat when transported and laid and again need to be watered heavily everyday to minimise damage

Answer 3

Turf can always be layed but it ifs best to lay it when there is no heavy rain or snow. The dirt should be tilled and then the turf spread and then aerated. You should then water it regularly and in a month or so fertilize it.

Answer 4

With turf anytime from April until October.

Answer 5

After October you may will experience colder weather in which the turf is less likely to grow strong and healthy

Answer 6

You have to turf before the 1st frost/snow and have enough time (maybe 1 week to 10 days) to keep it watered without icing over; that should give it enough time to bind/hold/grow together so you don't see the lines; personally, mate, I wouldn't have it done until next season for your area....maybe June....

Answer 7

Turf can be planted any time that the temp. is not expected to reach below 40 F.

Answer 8

hi,

Go for a mild season.
late or early September .In October its still ok as long as its kept watered this should be no problem at this time of year.

Laid too early in July (i don't mean spring) and to much sunshine, the grass could wither. Hence no grass.

Bye next year you could have a lot of lawn to mow.

This green and pleasant Isle. Sunshine and rain!.
Mild weather is best.
Its a bit cheeky but you could beat him to it if your accommodation needs a little boost.

Answer 9

You want it to establish roots before the first frost so I guess the next two to three weeks are ok. It all depends on the weather. This weather is ideal because it is mild and wet. Do it now if you can.

Answer 10

Turves's can be laid anytime as long as you dont forget to water and in mid winter you wont get delivery as lorries cant get on to the fields to load and frost is another factor