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hi all really happy got 2 customers.the last time i layed turf i got rid of the old lawn levalled it etc and turfed it.but this new customer has asked me to strim his over run weeds/dead flowers and grass and clear the cutting away to then re-turf over the top of the lot this dosen't seem right to me.would it be better to strim it all then get as much of the weedsd and dead flowers and get up the old turf first before leveling it all before top soil then turf some advice would be very helpful.Darren

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  • Hi Darren,

    I'd probably go for a total weedkill (get out the roundup) then rotorvating to get the soil worked through nicely. Add a layer of topsoil before the turf and away you go.
  • hi, my mate next door asked the same question..... i would not do it,too many drawbacks.
    you should first get out any such plants with anything of a root on it,otherwise they may return.then a good dose of roundup and leave for several weeks to die off.
    strim and rake off dead foliage,rotovate to a nice tilth,level,tread (look like a penguin,heels down)to compact surface,add good topsoil if needed with a bit of fertilizer raked in for the roots of the turf,i use an autumn/winter for this,less nitrogen .then add turf and WATER (evenings)
    thats how i would approach it anyway.cheers
  • Hi Darren

    Seems to me the customer wants to have BBQ before he's lit the coal's!!, you're the pro, not him, ortherwise he'd be doing it himself. these jobs need to be done nicely. Clear the lot - rotorvate - nice bit of top soil and fertiliser mix for good measure - level - Turf - Happy Customer!! - Quote from Customer - "I was thinking Darren seeing a my lawn looks so nice will you Landscape the stately home in the country "!! Good Luck
    Dan
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