Newcastle areas
Lawn turfing in Denton, Lemington and Newburn
Out in the west, the land falls towards the Tyne, and plenty of gardens slope with it. A little levelling before the turf goes down makes them far easier to use.
Gardens on a slope
Many homes between Denton and Newburn sit on ground that runs downhill to the river. A gentle slope can be eased so the lawn is comfortable to walk, play and mow on. Steep drops are different: they may need steps or a retaining wall, and we'll be clear if your garden needs more than turfing.
Taking the tilt out of a lawn
Check the fall
Find out how much the ground drops and which way water runs.
Re-shape the soil
Move soil from the top of the slope towards the bottom, adding topsoil to finish.
Firm it well
Tread and rake in layers so the levelled ground doesn't settle.
Lay across the slope
Turf rows run across the fall, which helps them stay put while rooting.
Semis and bungalows
Denton Burn and Lemington have plenty of semis and bungalows with tidy front lawns and family gardens at the back. Where the ground is flat, it's usually a simple lift and returf.
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Questions people ask
Can you level a sloping garden completely?
A gentle slope can usually be eased a lot. Steeper gardens may need terracing or walls, which is a bigger project; we'll tell you if that's the case.
Do you cover Throckley and Walbottle?
We work up to the edges of the city in the west. If you're nearby, send the form and we'll let you know.