New-build garden turfing in Edinburgh, with a free quote
Edinburgh's newer homes sit on the city's edges and in the Lothian towns. If your new-build garden needs turf, ask for a free quote.
- Ground
- Glacial till over sedimentary rock
- Best months
- May to June, September
- Weather
- Drier east, cold winds
- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
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Edinburgh
Typical new-build gardens in Edinburgh
Gardens can be compact, with shared paths and small front lawns.
Cold winds and compacted till make preparation and steady watering the priorities.
The ground under Edinburgh gardens
The Lothians are largely glacial till over sedimentary and volcanic rock. Fresh plots are typically compacted and stony after building.
Weather and timing in Edinburgh
Drier than the west of Scotland, but cool and windy, especially in spring. Late spring and early autumn suit new turf best.
Turfing in Edinburgh: questions
Is April too early to turf in Edinburgh?
Turf isn't laid on frozen ground, and April can still bring cold snaps. Late spring is usually the safer choice.
Nearby areas
Trade and developers
Turfing plots, not just one garden?
Building on a site nearby or turfing plots for handover? There's a trade route for that too.