Monty Don takes you through the process of preparing to lay new turf, which involves creating a weed-free, uniformly level, fine-textured surface into which the new grass will readily root. Follow this short video guide to digging, raking, firming and levelling the ground to achieve a beautiful new lawn.
How to prepare the ground for laying turf
In this video guide, Monty prepares the ground before laying new turf for a lawn, giving tips on digging, levelling and weeding.
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Monty Don takes you through the process of preparing to lay new turf, which involves creating a weed-free, uniformly level, fine-textured surface into which the new grass will readily root. Follow this short video guide to digging, raking, firming and levelling the ground to achieve a beautiful new lawn.
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This beautiful collection of hardy geraniums are easy to grow and very rewarding. Good for ground cover and underplanting - plant in mixed borders or large pots.
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Meet Adam on our tailor-made itinerary through the Cotswolds. Famous for its rural charm, this trip includes visits to several gardens not normally open to the public, plus enjoy talks by owners and head gardeners.
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*Just pay £5.65 postage to claim two free clematis. You'll get one each of varieties 'Westerplatte' and 'Early Sensation'. Plus, pay no extra postage and save on a selection of climbing plants.
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