New turf at this cold time

Hello, new to the forum so hoping someone can give me some pointers. I have two 2m square patches in my lawn which I want to re turf. I believe that frosty weather is a no no when laying new turf? If the forecast was no frost for a few days could I lay it then or is it best just to wait until the cold weather is behind us? thanks

 

Thank you, top tip re sheeting. How long will is it until turf "takes hold" ??

 

Just read back my last comment- I'll translate - EDIT......how long is it/will it take until the turf "takes hold"??

 

Can be if you're wondering just how long you can keep the kids off the grass for :D :D

 

Windy - :D

I'd say keep any kids off it until next summer, and I wouldn't let them play football on it that year, but it should be ok to walk on it by spring.

Like WOO says - patience!!

you might find these links helpful
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/lawns_improvingyourlawn.shtml#new_lawns

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0900/lawns_seed_turf.asp

[ 03. November 2006, 05:08 PM: Message edited by: dendrobium ]

 

A friend of mine says that the winter is a busy time for professionals laying turf on things like golf courses when they are not busy. I believe as long as the ground is not covered in snow it is ok to lay turf and once down a frost will not cause significant halm.

[ 19. January 2007, 08:40 PM: Message edited by: michaelmasdaisy ]