George Davies wanted to give you a thorough but easy to follow, step-by-step guide, showing you how to get that professional finish to your project.

He breaks each step down, giving you an idea of what you need to start making your dream garden. There are top tips on how to achieve the very best look for your new lawn.

He talks about instant stripes, watering, and how to measure odd shaped areas because lets face it, no one has a perfectly uniform square garden!

What do you need for this project?
George tells you all the equipment you will need to lay your own lawn, including all materials to dig out and level the area.

Removing the old turf?
George talks about the easiest way to remove your old, tired lawn and likens it to a making a snack favourite in the kitchen…

How to store your turf?
We all know you can’t store turf, but how can you extend the shelf life of your turf that you get delivered. George tells you all the tips and tricks to getting your turf to last as long as possible while you’re laying it.

Dig over the area:
What is involved in turning your garden over so its ready to have topsoil added to it prior to turfing? George shows you how deep and the easiest way to turn your soil over by hand and what to look for and critically WHY its so important you break the soil layer up in your garden.

Add Topsoil:
George tells you exactly what topsoil to use that pairs perfectly underneath your new turf. Including how to spread the topsoil and what to do with it once you have spread the topsoil over the area.

Laying Turf:
George gives you top tips on what to look out for when laying your turf. How to bend the turf round corners, and the challenges of cutting in, and making sure the joints between each turf is perfect.

Cutting turf around features:
If you have trees in your garden, or planting pockets, George tells you the easiest ways to make sure those features pop and the lawn still looks its best when you install it.

After install lawn care:
George tells you all about watering, mowing, and how to look after you lawn once you have laid it. He shares tips about cut heights and when to mow and when to add fertilisers to your new turf.


If you have any questions, please comment below.

00:00 – Intro
00:29 – What you need for this project
00:43 – Removing the old turf
02:39 – How to store your turf
03:36 – Dig over the area
04:59 – Add topsoil
06:55 – Laying turf
08:26 – How to bend the turf into a curve
10:41 – How to use the boards to walk on the turf
11:09 – How to cut in turf
11:55 – How to start a new row
14:48 – Cutting turf around features
17:35 – After install lawn care

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