Turf laid on new-build gardens across the South East
From Milton Keynes and Oxford to the Hampshire and Sussex coast, new homes keep going up across the South East. Tell us about your new-build garden and get a free turfing quote.
- Ground
- Clay, chalk, Thames gravels, Hampshire sands
- Weather
- Mild, fairly dry, sunny coast
- Best months
- March to May, September to October
- Cities covered
- Milton Keynes, Reading, Oxford, Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton
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New-build gardens across the South East
The South East mixes heavy clays in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, gravels along the Thames, the sands and clays of the Hampshire Basin and the chalk of the Downs. Each needs its own approach, from loosening clay to building up soil depth over chalk.
Mild weather gives a long laying season, though dry, sunny summers mean new turf needs reliable watering.
How conditions change across the region
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Thames valley and Oxfordshire
Clays and gravels, with some low-lying plots near rivers.
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Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire
Heavy clay on fresh plots in new districts.
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Hampshire and Sussex coast
Mild and breezy, with sands, clays and thin chalk soils.
Towns and cities
Area guides in the South East
Town not listed? Use the form above with your postcode.
When to lay turf
Spring arrives early and frosts are infrequent near the coast, so the laying season is long. March to May and the early autumn are best.
Questions about turfing in the South East
Do chalky gardens in the South East need topsoil?
Usually. Chalk soils are thin, so topsoil gives turf enough depth to root.
Can turf be laid in winter in the South East?
In mild spells, often yes, when the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged.
Trade and developers
Plots to turf for handover?
Housebuilders, site managers and landscapers can ask for plot turfing quotes too.