When Is The Best Time To Lay Turf?

In simple terms, the best time of year to lay turf is in the Autumn. However, turf is most in demand during the Spring and Summer. This article will outline your options and the best lawn care practises for your chosen season. Please get in touch with your questions.

Autumn & Spring

Autumn and early Spring are the Goldilocks seasons for landscapers.

Our team has learned turf is best laid away from the peak of summer or winter during moderate weather conditions. Autumn and Spring afford gardeners an adequate balance of sunlight and rainfall to ensure your turf roots become firmly established.

Summer

Can turf be laid during the summer? Absolutely.

Turf is ever in demand from June to August as our clients strive to enjoy the summer months. While turf can be laid during this season, we recommend our clients take extra care and spot check areas of grass that are becoming discoloured or patchy.

In this event its best to minimize footfall and apply water as needed.

Winter

Winter is another challenging season for landscapers.

However, during the months of December to February we ship hundreds of meters of turf to clients in Berkshire. Turf can become established over this period but your time and attention is needed. Standing water, for example, can allow turf diseases to thrive.

In this instance, aeration may be your best course of action.

At Berkshire Turf Direct we routinely field inquiries on everything from turf diseases to mowing height. We supply and lay turf in Wokingham, Bracknell, Reading and Newbury. Please get in touch with your landscaping inquiries.