Page 1 of 1

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 1:47 pm
by andyste1
I'm going to be putting down a patio (and sub-base of course!) in one corner of the garden, but I first need to top up the soil level by a few inches. Elsewhere in the garden I'll be digging out an existing lawn ready for replacing with artificial turf.

Probably a silly question but can I use what I remove from the latter to top up the level of the former? It'll obviously be a mix of turf and soil, so I'm concerned that as the turf rots down it will cause problems for the patio on top of it.

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:17 pm
by lutonlagerlout
you are correct,the turf will rot down and sink
you could compost it for a couple of years,but realistically it needs to go
LLL :)

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:06 am
by Tony McC
Never, ever build-up levels for paving with topsoil or any organic matter, especially not turf. It *will* decompose and it *will* settle and it *will* take your paving down with it.

Levels should only ever be regulated using suitable sub-base material or a concrete blinding.