Turf laid on new-build gardens across London
New homes in London's outer boroughs often come with small gardens that still need a lawn. Tell us about yours and get a free turfing quote.
- Ground
- London clay, Thames gravels
- Weather
- Warm, fairly dry, few hard frosts
- Best months
- March to April, September to October
- Typical plots
- Small, enclosed, side or rear access
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Tell us your town and what the garden is like now.
New-build gardens in London
Much of London sits on London clay, a heavy, sticky soil that cracks in hot summers and holds water in winter, with gravel terraces along the Thames. Builders' plots in the capital are usually small, and every square metre of lawn counts.
The city's warmth means frosts are rarer than elsewhere, but summers can be hot and dry, so new turf needs watering through its first weeks.
How conditions change across the region
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Small gardens
Compact rear lawns behind townhouses, where neat edges make a big difference.
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Access
Side passages, rear gates or communal paths; tell us if the only way in is through the house.
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Clay ground
London clay needs loosening after building work so the lawn can drain.
When to lay turf
Early spring and early autumn are the best times in London. In a hot summer, daily watering is needed for fresh turf.
Trade and developers
Plots to turf for handover?
Housebuilders, site managers and landscapers can ask for plot turfing quotes too.
Questions about turfing in London
Can you turf a small London garden with no side access?
Often yes. Tell us how materials get to the garden in the form so it can be planned and priced properly.
Is London clay a problem for turf?
It holds nutrients well but needs loosening after building, so water and roots can get in.