For a Stunning Lawn You Must Lay the Groundwork ; Tricks of the Trade

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Q THE new lawn we laid from turf is a disaster. The pieces of grass have shrunk and the edges are curled. What did we do wrong? - Dean Harrison, Wantage, Oxfordshire

A ADRIENNE SAYS: Soil preparation is the key to a beautiful lawn. Before laying the turf, you should loosen the soil with a fork and dig out any weeds and stones then rake, level and fertilise the area with Growmore. Lay the first row of grass, butting the edges closely so they knit together. On subsequent rows, stagger the joints in a brickwork fashion.

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For a Stunning Lawn You Must Lay the Groundwork ; Tricks of the Trade

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