Replanting and reviving pieces of turf

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  1. Aj Reltuc

    Aj Reltuc Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,

    Apologies if this is in the wrong section and please excuse my lack of gardening knowledge.

    I have two small pieces of turf taken from the pitch at Emirates Stadium.

    My question, is it possible to replant this turf and if so what is the best way of going about it.

    I understand that this question isn't regarding a whole lawn but I guess its still lawn nonetheless.

    Thank you
     
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      Of course it's possible to plant it, assuming it is still green, has roots and a layer of soil it will be OK. What size is it and what garden space have you available? If you are not able to get it planted asap you'll need to unroll it and keep it watered and out of direct sunlight.
       
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        Hi thanks for your reply.

        Im currently waiting for my house purchase to complete which will have a 35ftx25ft rear garden. Unfortunately the property is new build so wont be ready until november.

        The patch of grass is only about 4 inches by 4 inches. I currently have it in a large pot in some soil I have stolen from my parents garden.

        Im hoping its just a case of keeping it in the pot. feed it water (and lawn food?) on a regular basis until Im able to plant it in my new garden as a small feature (Im a sad football fan im afraid).

        thanks again
         
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        Arsenal huh nice stadium and not a bad side. Liverpool here don't say anything.
        You could look after it and let a bit of it come to seed then you could plant a larger part using the seeds.
         
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        I'm wondering how you came to get hold of a piece of turf from there and think it's probably best you don't answer. :biggrin: My whole family are Arsenal fans and that's the area my husband was reared in. :)

        Be careful not to over feed or water the grass to much. When you move into your new house I wouldn't plant the turf until spring next year as you may lose it through frost.
         
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        Have you got it indoors or out? My feeling is it needs to be outdoors so it will get a few hours of direct sunlight every day. The pot must have drainage. The more soil depth you can give it (i.e. deeper pot) the better. I would also mix in some water retaining gel, this stuff is for hanging baskets really but I use it in lots of my containers for plants that mustn't dry out.

        http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eazifeed-Water-Retaining-Gel/dp/B003GC8FI8

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        PS: I'm not advocating this particular product or Amazon, you'll find similar stuff in garden centres, Robert Dyas etc maybe cheaper. You won't need much.

        I'd also use a 'soil' based compost such as 'John Innes No 2' - this will provide a more stable and longer lasting base for the grass to get it's roots down into.

        Good luck, it sounds too precious to lose so keep an eye on it. Just don't go too mad with watering and feed, the trouble with too much TLC is that you can overdo things. Grass is very tough and hardy obviously so will tolerate some abuse, imagine Thierry Henry gliding on it!
         
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          Sheal most of the big clubs sell off their turf for charity when they re-lay, which is very often these days:

          http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-27203974

           
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            Thanks for the info John. :)
             
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