What month should you lay turf?
The best month to lay turf largely depends on the climate and growing conditions in your specific region. In general, the ideal time to lay turf is during the cooler months of the year, either in the early spring or early autumn.
Here are some guidelines:
- Spring: Late winter to early spring (March to May) is often a good time to lay turf in regions with cold winters. The soil is typically moist from winter rains, and the moderate temperatures support grass growth without the stress of extreme heat.
- Autumn: Early autumn (September to October) is another favorable time to lay turf, especially in areas with hot summers. The soil is still warm, and there’s usually more rainfall, providing an excellent environment for the grass to establish itself before winter.
- Laying turf during the summer months, when temperatures are high, can be challenging as the heat can stress the newly installed grass, and it may require more frequent watering. Similarly, laying turf in the dead of winter is generally not recommended, as the grass may not establish well in cold, frozen soil.
It’s essential to consider your specific climate, local weather conditions, and the type of grass you are using when determining the best time to lay turf. It’s also crucial to prepare the soil properly and provide consistent watering and care to ensure the turf establishes well, regardless of the season.
Turfing Projects
Porcelain Patio, Clay Pavers and Landscaping, Sutton
“I’m so pleased with the finished garden and really grateful to the team who were helpful and focused every step of the way.”
Garden Landscaping Wimbledon Village
“The results really speak for themselves, and we’re so pleased that they were able to complete every different part of the job to such a quality standard.”
Resin Driveway and Landscaping Chipstead
“Me and my wife are very pleased, not just with the results but with the service provided at every level, we would certainly recommend All Terrain Landscaping to friends and neighbours.”
Porcelain Patio Mitcham
“We really felt listened to and our vision was encouraged. The work was done quite fast and to a really high quality, we’re so delighted.”
Resin Gravel Pathways Surrey
“They completed the work fast and to a high standard. The garden looks better than new and the residents love it.”
Resin Bound Gravel Drive Wimbledon
“The chaps that did the work were polite and friendly, and the result is absolutely beautiful. I wish I’d called them sooner.””
Swimming Pool Patio and Lawn, Merton
Yasir’s back garden needed updating to reflect the modern, contemporary design of their home, so they contacted us to update their swimming pool patio and lawn.
Garden Landscaping & Fencing, Putney
Aiden’s back garden suffered with standing water, so he contacted us to improve the drainage and landscape the garden. He’s delighted with the finished project and can now enjoy the garden even when rains.
Patio, Turfing & Garden Landscaping, Croydon
Our client lives in Croydon, South London. HIs back garden was a good size, but needed a refresh to bring it up to the standard of the rest of the house. He called us and we helped him envision how a new patio and turfing, complete with contemporary garden landscaping, could transform his space.
Turfing, Garden Landscaping, Ewell, Surrey
Our client’s sunny garden in Ewell, Surrey needed an upgrade. The owners were happy with the layout, but wanted the lawn area turfing, with general garden landscaping around the perimeter.
Garden Landscaping, Purley, Croydon
Matt lives in Purley, in the London Borough of Croydon. He contacted us to quote for the complete overhaul and general landscaping of his sunny back garden.
Patio, Turfing, Landscaping & Fencing, Sutton
Kamal lives in Sutton, South London. He contacted us to give his back garden a complete upgrade with a new patio, turfing, landscaping, and fencing.
Patio & Garden Landscaping, Morden
Adam lives in Morden, in the London Borough of Merton. Currently dominated by overhanging trees and a large trampoline, his outside space needed a new patio and garden landscaping so that all the family could enjoy it in safety.
Driveway, Patio, Lawn & Pathways, Raynes Park
Zoe lives in Raynes Park, Greater London, SW20. Her driveway, patio, lawn, and pathways had all seen better days, so she contacted us for a complete upgrade.
