Tipton's terraced streets and inter-war estates mostly come with small to medium gardens, so every square metre of lawn counts. We lay new turf, fit artificial grass, bring tired lawns back with scarifying and repairs, and finish the job with clean edging. The aim is a garden you can sit out in and keep up without constant effort.
If you are not sure whether your lawn is worth saving, tell us what it looks like now. We will look at the surface and the ground beneath it and give you a straight view on the sensible next step.
Many Tipton gardens have seen plenty of footfall, washing lines, children and pets, and the soil beneath the lawn is often hard and compacted. Turf laid over that struggles to root, and water sits on the surface instead of draining away into the ground. So before anything new goes down we break the soil up, remove stones and rubble, and level it properly.
In a small garden the preparation is quick to see and makes a real difference. The old lawn is lifted, low spots are filled, and the soil is firmed and raked to a fine finish. Only then do we lay turf, or build the compacted base for artificial grass. Skipping these steps is the main reason new lawns fail in the first season.
In a compact Tipton garden the choice between natural and artificial often comes down to how you use the space. A lawn that children play on all summer, or a garden shaded by the house behind, may suit artificial grass. A garden where you enjoy mowing and want something soft, green and cool underfoot may suit real turf better, and that is fine too.
Whichever you pick, the detail matters. Artificial grass should sit on a level, compacted base with a weed membrane and firm edging so it stays flat and drains freely. Real turf needs even soil, regular watering while it roots, and a mower set at the right height. We explain what each involves so there are no surprises later on, whichever way you go.
If your Tipton lawn is mostly sound with worn patches by the back door or bare strips along the fence, repair is often better than starting again. We cut out damaged areas, relevel and relay turf, and scarify the rest to lift moss and thatch. We also cover Dudley, West Bromwich and Great Bridge, so ask if you are close by.
Based in Hall Green, so we are never far from the gardens we work in.
We look at the job before we price it, so you know what is involved.
Branches, clippings and rubbish from our jobs are cleared and the garden left tidy.
Call, or send photos on WhatsApp, and we will come back to you.
From our base in Hall Green we work across Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and parts of Worcestershire. Choose your area.
We cut out the damaged section, loosen the compacted soil underneath, relevel it and lay fresh turf, then scarify the surrounding grass. If the same route is walked every day, we may suggest a path or stepping stones to protect the new turf.
It often is, since it needs no mowing and copes with shade and heavy use. It needs a properly built base and edging. In a small garden the join lines and edges are very visible, so careful laying makes a big difference.
That depends on weather and the season, so we give advice for your garden at the time of laying. In general, keep off while the roots knit into the soil, water regularly and avoid heavy use until the turf cannot be lifted at the edges.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will get back to you to arrange a visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Photos sent on WhatsApp help.
