A new lawn that actually takes. We help you choose turf or seed, and prepare the ground properly so the grass thrives.
Just mention it when you request your free quote. Available on qualifying work.
Most people arrive wanting a new lawn. The first real question is whether to lay turf or sow seed, and then whether the ground is ready so the grass actually takes.
Turf gives you an instant lawn. It is usable in a few weeks, costs more, and can go down for most of the year. Seed costs less but is slower, takes a few months to establish, and needs more patience while it grows.
We help you choose what suits your garden, your budget, and how soon you want to use it. There is no wrong answer, just the right one for your situation, and we will talk it through with you.
Good ground preparation is what makes or breaks a new lawn, and it is the same whether you lay turf or sow seed. Get it right and the lawn thrives. Skimp on it and the grass thins and dies.
We clear and level the ground, break up the soil, and rake it to a fine, firm surface. That gives the roots something to take hold in, so the lawn establishes evenly and lasts.
A lawn laid on poor or compacted ground rarely does well, however good the turf. So this is the part worth getting right, and it is the part we never rush.
We will look at the ground, talk through turf or seed, and give you a clear free quote before any work starts.
Lawn timing
Turf can go down for most of the year. The main times to avoid are hard frost and the height of a dry summer, when a new lawn struggles to settle.
Seed is best sown in spring or early autumn, when the soil is warm and damp and the grass germinates quickly. We will tell you the best time for your garden and the option you choose.
Season guide
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Seed
We judge it by your garden, not just the calendar. Shade, drainage, soil condition and the forecast all matter.
Lawn options
We lay new lawns from turf or seed, replace tired grass, repair worn areas, and create more natural lawns for gardens that need less formal upkeep.
A fresh, even lawn from quality turf. Ideal when you want the garden to look finished quickly, including new build homes that need a garden from scratch.
Seeded lawns are slower and cost less. Wildflower and meadow lawns create a more natural, lower-maintenance garden that is good for bees and wildlife.
Tired or patchy lawn? We can replace it completely or repair worn areas, depending on what will give you the best result.
Clear lawn pricing
The cost depends on the job, so we give you a fixed price after a free site visit to measure up. The main factors are the size of the area, whether you choose turf or seed, and how much ground preparation is needed.
As a rough guide, the turf itself usually costs somewhere between £4 and £8 per square metre, depending on the quality. On top of that, the price depends on the ground work, whether an old lawn needs removing, and how easy the garden is to reach.
We are upfront about money. The price we quote is the full price, with nothing added at the end. The site visit and quote are free, with no obligation.
Want to know what a new lawn would cost? Book a free site visit and we will measure up and give you a quote.
Our Process
You get in touch by phone or through our form, and we visit to look at the garden. We advise on turf or seed and what will work best for your space.
We send you a fixed, written price with no obligation. There is nothing to pay and no pressure to go ahead.
Once you are happy, we book a date, prepare the ground properly, and lay the turf or sow the seed.
We tell you how to look after your new lawn, mainly watering and when you can start using it, so it settles in well.
Why Choose Us
A good lawn starts long before the grass goes down. We prepare the ground properly, give honest advice, and keep the whole garden simple with one local team.
We prepare the ground properly, the part that decides whether a lawn thrives. Your new lawn gets the best start and the best chance to last.
Turf or seed, we give you honest advice on what suits your garden, budget, and timescale. You get the right option, not a hard sell.
We have looked after local gardens for 37 years and are rated 5.0 on Google. Our team is fully insured for any work in your garden.
We lay the lawn, look after the trees, and handle keeping your whole garden cared for, all from one local team. There is no need to line up a different firm for each job.
We cover Hitchin and the towns and villages within about 20 miles, right across North Herts and Central Beds. That includes new lawns in Hitchin, lawns around Letchworth, turfing in Ickleford, near Stotfold, and lawns near Shillington. If you are not sure whether we reach you, just ask.
Not sure if we reach you? Just ask. There is a good chance we do.
Treescapes Garden Services
177A Station Rd, Lower Stondon, Henlow SG16 6JE
Common Questions
Straight answers about turf, seed, new build lawns, old lawn removal and how to look after your new grass.
07778 639748Neither is better overall, it depends on what you want. Turf gives an instant lawn you can use in a few weeks and can go down most of the year, but it costs more. Seed costs less but takes a few months to establish and is best sown in spring or autumn. We will help you choose the right one for your garden.
A turf lawn is usually ready for light use after about three weeks, once the roots have taken hold. A seeded lawn takes longer, often a few months, before it can take regular foot traffic. We will tell you when yours is ready when we lay it.
Yes, if there is an old or tired lawn in the way, we remove it and prepare the ground before laying the new one. We take the old turf away and recycle what we can as a licensed waste carrier.
The main thing is watering, especially in the first few weeks while the roots take hold. A new lawn needs regular water and should be kept off until it has settled. We give you simple aftercare advice when we finish.
Yes, we lay new lawns for new build homes, which often start with bare or rough ground. We prepare the ground from scratch and lay turf or sow seed to give you a proper lawn and instant kerb appeal.
