Lawn fertiliser.

[jakesi]

What is a good ferterliser to put down on top of the topsoil before I lay my new turf.

[Octavius]

Good quality top soil to a minimum depth of 100mm (4"), ideally 150mm (6") should be turned over, and free from surface stone, other debris and perennial weeds. Rolawn Blended Loam provides an ideal base for laying turf onto.  Digging over or rotavating the soil is important where the soil has become compacted.

After digging walk to and fro using small steps over the whole area to firm down the loose soil. Rake to a fine tilth to ensure good contact between turf and soil.

Apply a pre-turfing fertiliser to promote early establishment of your new lawn. Rolawn's Premium Quality Spring and Autumn Lawn Foods can be used for this.  www.rolawn.co.uk

Two days before turf arrives, water the area to a depth of 75mm to make the soil moist.