Turfing and Lawn Seeding in Ipswich

Turfing and lawn seeding in Ipswich, from a small rear lawn to a large open plot. The ground is cleared, levelled and prepared first, because that is what decides whether the lawn roots properly and stays flat.

Turf or Seed: Which Suits Your Garden

Turf gives you a finished lawn the same day and can be walked on within a few weeks. Seed costs less per square metre and suits large areas, but it takes a season to fill in and needs watering. Turf is the usual choice for smaller family gardens.

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Preparing the Ground Before Laying

Most lawn problems start underneath. We strip off the old surface, break up compacted soil, take out roots and stones, add topsoil where it is thin, then rake and firm the ground level. Laying turf straight onto unprepared ground is why lawns end up bumpy.

Looking After a New Lawn

A new lawn needs water every day for the first few weeks unless it rains properly, and it should be kept off until the roots have taken. The first cut is a light one with the mower set high. We leave you clear instructions when we finish.

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About us

Gardenwise Landscaping and Gardening has been working on gardens in and around Ipswich for 25 years. We are a landscape gardener, fence contractor and paving contractor, so a garden can be designed, cleared, turfed, fenced and paved by the same team rather than three separate trades. Most jobs come from customers who have used us before.

  • 25 years landscaping gardens in Ipswich

  • Free quotation on every job

  • Landscaping, fencing and paving from one team

  • Emergency call outs for storm damage

  • Open seven days a week

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to lay turf in Ipswich?

Autumn and spring are the best times to lay turf in Ipswich, because the soil is damp and the turf roots quickly without constant watering. Turf can be laid in summer, but it needs water every day. We avoid laying on frozen or waterlogged ground.

How long before you can walk on new turf?

Keep off new turf for about three weeks, longer in cold weather. You can check whether it has rooted by lifting a corner gently. If it holds, the roots have taken. Light use is fine after that, but heavy play should wait until the lawn has thickened up.

Can you lay new turf over an existing lawn?

No. Laying new turf on top of an old lawn traps thatch underneath, and the new turf struggles to root through it. The old lawn has to be lifted off and the ground prepared first. We take the old turf away as part of the job.