Turf laid on new-build gardens across the East Midlands
Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire have all seen steady house building. Tell us about your new-build garden and get a free turfing quote.
- Ground
- Mudstone clays, sandstone sands, limestone
- Weather
- Fairly dry, central
- Best months
- March to May, September to October
- Cities covered
- Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Northampton, Lincoln
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New-build gardens across the East Midlands
The region's soils swing between heavy clays over red mudstone, light sandy ground on the Sherwood Sandstone north of Nottingham, ironstone around Northampton and the limestone ridge at Lincoln. It's also one of the drier parts of England, so new lawns depend on steady watering.
Fast-growing towns such as Northampton have added whole neighbourhoods, and their gardens usually start as compacted ground with builders' debris near the surface.
How conditions change across the region
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Clay country
Leicester, Derby and much of Northamptonshire: heavy ground that needs loosening after building.
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Sandy ground
North of Nottingham: free-draining soil that needs topsoil to hold moisture.
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Lincolnshire
A dry county, with limestone on the ridge and clay in the vale.
Towns and cities
Area guides in the East Midlands
Town not listed? Use the form above with your postcode.
When to lay turf
With fairly low rainfall, the easiest times to lay are early spring and early autumn, avoiding the warmest, driest weeks.
Questions about turfing in the East Midlands
Why does watering matter more in the East Midlands?
It's one of the drier parts of the country, so new turf can dry out before it roots. Aftercare guidance comes with every job.
Do you cover smaller towns in the region?
Yes. Fill in the form with your postcode.
Trade and developers
Plots to turf for handover?
Housebuilders, site managers and landscapers can ask for plot turfing quotes too.