Aylett Nurseries Limited are stockists of Rolawn Medallion Grade General purpose turf, giving a good texture and colour, containing a mixture of dwarf perennial ryegrass, slender creeping Red Fescue, smooth stalked meadow grass, Chewings Fescue.

Size

1 sq. metre – approx. 61cm x 164cm

1.196 sq. yard – approx. 24" x 64.6"

Deliveries available at our normal delivery charge (kerb side only). Small quantities available for collection. Please enquire to ensure availability, usually Friday / Saturday / Sunday.

This calculator will help you to work out the number of rolls of turf required to cover an area when measurements are given in feet.

These figures allow for shaping and cutting approx. 5% extra.
To calculate larger areas: Total sq. feet x 0.093, then 5% for shaping

* Please note : The conversion from feet to rolls of turf is approximate and is done to give customers guidance.

TURF SECRETS

Keep rolled turf wet by covering with damp sacks or carpet.

Always water the newly laid turf within 15 minutes of laying it.

The worst condition for laying turf is at + 85 F (29 C) with a wind. The delicate turf roots are literally cooked at this temperature. But success is possible, even against the worst odds, if water is used immediately.

A good habit to develop is to have the hose and sprinkler ready before you begin to turf. This greatly increases the reaction time to water as soon as a big enough area is laid. It may mean that someone will get wet, but that would be considered a benefit on a hot day!

LAWNS FROM TURF

Cultivation

Kill weeds, using a systemic weed killer, 2-3 weeks before digging. Dig deeply but do not bring subsoil to the surface. Clear all large stones and weeds.

Preparation

If soil is heavy or poorly drained, work in a layer of well rotted manure or organic matter and coarse grit as this helps to break down clay and assist drainage. Rake in a fine tilth, incorporating a general fertiliser, e.g. Growright, at 40g per sq. metre. Tread over to firm, re-rake and re-tread, at right angles to the first treading until level and firm, with a fine top. Good preparation will save a lot of work later.

Laying the turf

Start laying from one edge and work forward, laying a board over the first row to stand on. Move the board to the second row and so on. Stagger joints like brickwork and press each turf firmly against the preceding one. Allow an overhang round the edges of the lawn - this can be cut off if necessary once the lawn has established. Sweep the lawn thoroughly to remove any debris. Water thoroughly, preferably with a sprinkler.

Care

Never let the turf dry out as this will cause shrinkage. Leave at least 3-5 days before mowing, and then only with the blades 25mm high. Turf laid in autumn or early winter may not need mowing until spring, but can be mown in mild periods. If there is any shrinkage, fill the cracks with a mix of sand and peat or potting compost.

Calculating the area.

To convert sq. feet to sq. yards ÷ 9

To convert sq. metres to sq. yards x 1.196

To calculate a circle, measured in metres (feet/inches),

radius x radius x 3.142 = sq. metres (sq. feet)

CAUTION : WET TURVES CAN BE VERY HEAVY

TURF DELIVERIES FROM AYLETT NURSERIES LTD. ARE KERBSIDE ONLY