Help and Advice

1. Always dig over or, preferably, deep rotavate the area to be turfed. If the top soil is not the best quality, or of insufficient volume, source a good supplier and add to existing, Rockinghams are able to supply bulk bags of grade 1 screened topsoil if required. It is best to use screened loam as there will be no stones or clods which will make the raking out job much easier.
2. Slight undulations are not really a problem providing they are gradual and allow for smooth passage of the mower. A 'bumpy' foundation will cause scalping by the mower and the effect is not only unsightly, it can cause stress to the plants that have been scalped.
3. It is important that the prepared site is free from weeds, seeds, stones, clods or any other debris. Hard, lumpy objects can prevent simultaneous rooting and it is most important that the grass takes evenly, as stressed plants can be overtaken by weeds or weed grasses or even die completely if deprived of contact with the base soil.
4. Once you have created a smooth, consolidated surface to the desired contours, we would recommend application of a pre-turfing fertiliser, which we are able to supply if required.

When this is done you are ready to receive your turf. This will be delivered in square metre rolls.