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What's the best way to lay turf in a clay garden

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andydingdang | 18:41 Sat 14th Nov 2009 | Home & Garden
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Hi, we have recently decided to lay turf in our previously paved garden. We have dug down a foot and levelled the area but the ground is now mostly clay. When it rains the water tends to sit on top. The idea is to put down 6 inches of top soil and then turf, can any one tell me if this will be enough for the rain to drain away or what should we do?
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I have this problem with my garden and have been told that if I just turf it as it stands the lawn will just sink. Apparently I need a soak away...whatever that is.....
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cheers nokno........that sounds similar to what the builder said....
I'd consider buying about 10 tonnes of sharp sand (a lorry load) and mix that in. You've got to find a way of getting the soil to drain or the turf just won't grow well. Quite a small price extra to pay given the price of expensive turf.

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