Newcastle areas
Lawn turfing in Heaton
Heaton's streets of Tyneside flats mean lots of small, walled yards opening onto back lanes. A neat rectangle of lawn suits them well, and it's a job we enjoy.
Yards behind Tyneside flats
Tyneside flats pair an upstairs and a downstairs home in the same terrace, and the yard behind is often split between them or given to the ground floor. Many have been paved or gravelled over the years. Turning part of one back into lawn makes a small space feel much greener.
A Heaton yard, start to finish
In from the lane
Rolls, soil and kit arrive through the yard gate off the back lane.
Clear the surface
Old gravel, membrane or tired grass comes out and goes back the same way.
Set the level
Soil is topped up so the turf finishes just below the paving around it.
Lay and trim
Turf is laid, cut to the yard's shape and watered in.
High Heaton's family gardens
North of the Coast Road, High Heaton has interwar semis with front lawns and longer back gardens. These are usually straightforward replacements: the old lawn lifted, the clay loosened, topsoil added where it's thin and fresh turf laid.
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Questions people ask
Is a small yard worth turfing?
Yes. Even a few square metres makes a difference, and small areas don't take long to prepare well.
Can you work in a shared yard?
We can, as long as everyone who uses the yard is happy with the plan. Let us know on the form.