Turf laid on new-build gardens in Plymouth: free quotes
Plymouth's newer housing climbs the hills around the Sound. Tell us about your new-build garden and get a free turfing quote.
- Ground
- Slate and shale; often thin and stony
- Best months
- March to May, September to October
- Weather
- Mild, wet and windy
- Area
- Devon
Free quote
Free quote for your Plymouth garden
Homeowners, landlords and trade. Tell us about the garden and we'll work out your quote.
Plymouth
Plymouth gardens after the builders leave
Gardens are often steep and terraced, sometimes with sea views.
A steep, stony garden needs soil depth and careful levels more than anything else.
Soil in Plymouth: what we prepare for
The city sits on slates and shales that break down into stony, shallow soil. On hillside plots topsoil is often needed to give turf a proper root run.
Timing your lawn in Plymouth
Atlantic weather brings wind and rain but few hard frosts. Spring and autumn suit new turf, and mild winter spells can work too.
Turfing in Plymouth: questions
Can turf go down on a windy Plymouth hillside?
Yes, bedded firmly into good topsoil and watered steadily while it roots.
Around Plymouth
Trade and developers
Turfing plots, not just one garden?
Need a run of finished plots turfed before handover? Start with our trade and developer details.