03 · Landscaping service
Turfing & lawn care in London
A good lawn starts with the ground, not the grass: clearing, levelling and firming the soil before turf or seed goes down. OJM Landscaping prepares London lawns properly, lays turf or sows seed, and gives honest aftercare advice, so the new lawn roots well and keeps looking its best.
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Illustrative imageWhat's included
- Clearing old turf, weeds and debris from the area
- Levelling, raking and firming the ground ready for turf or seed
- Laying turf or sowing seed, whichever suits the plot
- Groundwork to help the lawn drain and stay healthy
- Aftercare advice on watering and the first weeks
- A free, written quote before the work begins
Turf or seed
- Turf
- Rolled turf gives a usable lawn quickly and suits most gardens, though it needs regular watering while it roots.
- Seed
- Sowing seed usually costs less and suits larger or awkward areas, but it takes longer to establish and needs the right season.
- Ground preparation
- Either way, the result depends on the soil: it needs to be level, firm, weed-free and free-draining.
How the work goes
- 01
Visit
We check the ground, shade, levels and drainage, and what the lawn is used for.
- 02
Prepare
The area is cleared, levelled and raked to a fine surface, with problem areas dealt with first.
- 03
Lay or sow
We lay turf or sow seed at a time of year that suits, and finish the edges tidily.
- 04
Aftercare
You get plain advice on watering, keeping off the lawn and the first cut.
Questions about this service
Should I choose turf or seed?
Turf gives an instant lawn and is the usual choice for gardens that will be used soon. Seed is cheaper per area and suits large spaces, but it needs the right season and patience while it grows. We will recommend one after seeing your ground and how you plan to use the lawn.
When is the best time to lay a lawn?
Autumn and spring are generally best because the ground is warm enough for roots and rain helps. Turf can go down at other times if the soil is not frozen or waterlogged, but summer laying needs a lot of watering. We will suggest timing that suits your plot.
How long before I can walk on a new lawn?
Keep off new turf until it has rooted, which usually takes a couple of weeks or so depending on weather and season. Seeded lawns take longer. We give you aftercare advice when we finish, including how much to water and when the first cut is sensible.
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