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Rolawn has become Europe’s biggest producer for cultivated turf as well as being recognised as The United Kingdom’s foremost supplier of best quality topsoil.

Their legendary Medallion® turf is undoubtedly Britain’s number one seller and the most frequently specified, remaining the very first preference for both professional landscapers as well as skilled gardeners who demand only the very best.

Valued clients include The Royal Horticultural Society, championship golf courses and also national house builders. Medallion® turf has been incorporated into a large number of Gold Medal winning gardens for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and is also frequently showcased on TV as well as in the media.

Rolawn is the only supplier that submits turf for frequent independent tests through the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI).

Their topsoils are safe, fertile, certified, of consistent top quality and additionally analysed to BS3882.

Rolawn, are not just a lawn turf producer, at the same time they supply lawn seed and fertiliser, topdressing, soil improver, compost and bark.

For a swift, hassle free home delivery right to your door you may order Rowlawn products through this link.

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Even if you have the best turf that money can by your new lawn must be laid correctly so that you obtain that bowling green finish you may be looking for. Take a look at our lawn turf laying and preparation guide, follow to the letter and you will have a superb lawn for your efforts.

GROUND PREPARATION
Suitable ground preparation is essential for the establishment and future welfare of your new lawn. Inadequately prepared earth will never produce the best results. Surviving turf should be removed by slicing beneath the grass with a spade. For bigger areas, think about hiring a turf cutter. The soil needs to be turned over thoroughly to a depth of 15cm using a spade or a powered cultivator.
Remove stones, weeds, old turf and additional debris.

RAKING
The ground should be raked to create a smooth, level surface. Lightly roll or tread the surface by foot to expose any soft patches which can then be raked level. This procedure should continue until the area is equally firm and level.
The surface should be firm but not compacted. You’re now ready to lay your turf.

ORDERING
Measure the lawn area precisely in square metres or square yards. Each of our rolls covers one square metre. Check this when comparing prices because many of the ‘big shed suppliers ‘ price higher than we do for a smaller roll so watch out for this. Turf must be laid as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours of delivery. In warm weather, keep delivered turf in the shade. It is advisable to prepare the ground in advance of the turf arriving to avoid hold-ups due to poor weather conditions.

LAYING THE TURF
Never walk directly on the prepared soil or newly-laid turf. Use boards to work from and walk on. Start by unrolling one strip of turf around the border of the lawn. Avoid using small pieces at the edges as these can dry out and perish. Check that the under surface of the fresh turf has full contact with the soil below.
Lay the next strip across the longest straight run and proceed to work across the lawn, strip by strip, producing a design similar to brickwork. Butt adjoining edges and ends against one another, but avoid stretching the turf. Overlapping pieces and ends of rows should be cut off neatly with a sharp knife or halfmoon lawn edger.

WATERING
Between March and October, newly-laid turf must be watered thoroughly inside half an hour of installation. Watering should be repeated at least once a day until the roots are established. As a guide, two hours per day of constant watering is necessary across the new lawn area. The hotter, drier and windier the weather, the more water will be required. Water immediately and abundantly on any sign of the turf drying out for example, gaps, lifting, browning or curling.

FEEDING
As a guideline, a balanced fertiliser containing similar levels of Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P) and Potash (K) should be applied every four to six weeks during the growing season. Always follow the manufacturers recommendations with reference to the amount, timing and method of applications. A policy of “little but often” will help maintain your lawn in peak condition.

MOWING
Resist the temptation to make the initial cut until your new lawn has taken root. This can be ascertained easily by lifting a corner to see if the roots are attached to the soil beneath. For the first mowing, adjust the lawn mower to its highest setting to avoid stressing the grass. Mow on a regular basis, each time removing no more than one-third of the grass height. When the lawn is fully established, the height of cut can be reduced bit by bit to an optimal height of between 15mm and 35mm. Take care to avoid scalping.

Take a look at a good video from down under on how to turf properly and note that a lot of the work is in the preparation…..