Turfing across Kent and the South East
Turfing and New Lawns in Kent
New lawns laid on properly prepared ground for homes across Kent and the South East, from small back gardens to larger family lawns.
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Turfing services
A new lawn that starts with the ground underneath
A lawn only looks as good as the ground it sits on. Old grass, weeds, stones and uneven soil all show through new turf within a season. Youngs Landscaping clears and prepares the area first, then lays the turf tight and level so it knits together and stays flat. Because landscaping is the core of what we do, we can also sort the edges, borders, paths and fence lines at the same time, so the new lawn fits the rest of the garden.
- Free quotes across Kent and the South East
- Ground prepared first
- Waste taken away
What we can help with
Preparation, levelling and laying
Everything a new lawn needs, from clearing the old ground to advice on the first few weeks.
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Clearing the old lawn
Stripping tired grass, weeds and roots, and taking the waste away so the new turf starts clean.
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Ground preparation
Digging over or rotavating, removing stones and debris, and improving the soil where it is poor.
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Levelling
Filling dips and taking down high spots, then firming and raking the base so the lawn sits flat.
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Turf laying
Rolls laid tight with staggered joints, cut neatly to edges and paths, and firmed down well.
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Edging and borders
Clean lawn edges, edging strips and border lines so the new lawn has a tidy, finished shape.
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Aftercare advice
Plain advice on watering, the first cut and keeping off the lawn while the roots take hold.
Built around your garden
A lawn that fits the rest of the garden
We look at drainage, shade, slopes and how the lawn will be used before we start, so the finished lawn suits the garden and the people using it. Turf is best laid soon after it is delivered, so we plan the preparation to be finished before the rolls arrive. We work from near Ashford across Folkestone, Hythe, Canterbury, Dover, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the Sussex border.
- Honest advice on whether turf suits a shaded or wet spot
- Patios, paths and fencing can be done in the same job
- Old lawns, rubble and soil taken away
- Garden maintenance available once the lawn is established
Simple from start to finish
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Get in touch
Call, or tell us about the job in the form. We will be in contact within two working days.
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We visit and quote
We look at the space properly and give you a clear price. No pressure.
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The work gets done
Neatly, safely, with care around your home. We tidy up as we go.
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Enjoy the garden
A space that looks good and works for everyday use.
Related services
Finish the garden around the new lawn
Landscaping
Shape the wider garden with planting, levelling, edging and clearance.
Patios and paving
Add a patio or path alongside the new lawn for a seating area that lasts.
Garden maintenance
Keep the new lawn and borders tidy with mowing, hedge cutting and seasonal visits.
Turfing questions
When is the best time to lay turf?
Spring and autumn are ideal, because the ground is warm and wet enough for roots to take quickly. We lay through summer as long as the lawn is watered every day, and we avoid frozen or waterlogged ground in winter.
How soon can I walk on a new lawn?
Keep off it for two to three weeks while it roots. Mow for the first time once the turf has knitted and the grass is about five centimetres tall, with the blades set high.
Do you prepare the ground or just lay the turf?
Always prepare. Old grass and weeds come off, the ground is dug or rotavated, levelled, firmed and raked, with topsoil added where it is needed. Turf laid on unprepared ground is the main reason new lawns fail.
Ready to improve your garden?
Tell us about the job
A rough idea is fine. We will be in contact within two working days, or call 07588 402754.
Covering Kent, East Sussex and the wider South East, from Ashford out to Canterbury, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Eastbourne.