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What our Customers say

"First class service and always willing to help"
- Mrs Warren - Poynton
"Excellent job the work was carried out in atrocious conditions, even so the site was left immaculate."
- Mr Innes - Knutsford
"I was so pleased, the work turned out exactly as expected I have alot of work carried out over the years that thas not turned out as planned"
- Mrs Ledworth
"RTF has helped solve a wear problem at ends of paths and lead up to bridges that no other turf has."
- Peter - Northendon Golf Club
"So pleased with the results which could not have been bettered and exceeded my expectations. thank you"
- Mrs Dawes
"We always talk about your company in glorious terms"
- Mr Halman - Lower Peover
"The team worked very hard and kept us informed of their progress. Their work was of a very high standard and we are delighted with the result."
- Mr Birtwhistle - Heald Green
"The turf and soil were supplied at reasonable prices, the work was carried out quickly and efficiently by friendly, knowledgable and helpful staff. Many thanks!"
- Mrs Cooke - Holmes Chapel
"Great turf, great price LT4 has a very good fescue content is a strong and healthy turf which is uniform and consistent - each roll is the same as the next and all turf are fantastic people to deal with."
- Stuart Yarwood Lymm golf Club
"I have just gone back to mow my customers lawn for the first time I know I shouldn't get excited about turf but it looks absolutley fantastic. April 2011"
- Andrew Betts AJB Garden Designs
"My new lawn looks fantastic, it was a pleasure to lay I have never seen turf like it. April 2011"
- Mr Butler - Tirley Garth
"Congratulations to Craig and his team for a job very well done. You told me why I should buy your turf and now after seeing other turf I know what you mean. April 2011"
- Mr Porter - Stoke -on - Trent

Preparing the ground

As with most things effort put into preparation is well rewarded.  This is particularly so with turf.

Stage 1

If the existing lawn is full of weed it is ideal to spray off the lawn using a systemic herbicide such as  roundup and leave for approximatley 2 weeks for all the grasses weeds etc to be eradicated,  then clear the site of any existing grass growth, weeds or other extraneous objects.

Stage 2

Soil idealy be turned over to a depth of approximatley 9 inches by either digging over the area or using a rotavator.  Avoid bringing sub soil to the surface and ensure that there is a minimum of 6 inches of decent soil on which to lay your turf.

Stage 3

For best results a general purpose fertiliser should be raked into the prepared surface (follow manufacturer’s guidelines) After raking to achieve the required level the ground should be lightly rolled or firmed by foot.  On no account should the soil be over compacted.  Once you have a smooth and firm surface than you are ready to lay your turf.

Laying the turf

Turf should be laid as soon after delivery as possible.  the sooner it is laid the faster it will re-establish, turf should not be left in a roll especially in warm weather conditions.

Stage 1

If the conditions are very dry it is essential to pre-water your site; be careful not to make the ground to wet.

Stage 2

Start by laying a single row along the longest stretch then work across the lawn, staggering the joints in each row to create the effect of brickwork.

Stage 3

Place a board on the newly laid turf whilst working on the next row as walking on the new turf is not recommended.

Stage 4

Never stretch or bend the turf to fill in gaps as this may cause shrinkage later on instead lightly butt up the turf by gently pushing  the turf together.

Please also see  advice on watering and mowing turf