Turfing on top of manure

[Hellbell]

Is it possible to lay turf on top of well rotted manure instead of top soil as we have a source of free manure?

[rustylady]

Are you trying to make a lawn? What will be underneath the manure?

[alldigging]

How well rotted?

[Hellbell]

Yes, we're laying a small lawned area. There will be sand and shingle to aid drainage. The manure is very very well rotted. Maybe a mixture of manure & top soil might be best bet.

[Glutton4...]

Yup! It'll grow! The only real issue with laying Turf is water. Probably not a problem in the UK this year lol!

Level the surface. Lay the Turf. Water it with a sprinkler, for 48 HOURS NON STOP. That should be sufficient. Don't mow it until it has rooted. (Turn over a corner, and you'll see little white roots - if you can't lift a corner - you can definitely mow!) Don't use a heavy mower, or a hover for a few months, but after that it should be fine.

Good luck!

[Snadger]

I imagine the lawn will be a bit spongy...............and very, very lush!!!!!!!

[Two_Sheds]

Make sure that whatever you put under the grass is firmed down, otherwise it'll sink over time and leave you with hollows and bumps (but you knew this, right?)