martin55 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) I'm looking to change the back garden to all lawn. It used to be membrane with gravel on. It's compacted clay and doesn't absorb water, as shown. I plan to buy rolled lawn, but what do I need to do prior? Attached image. Thanks. Edited February 17 by martin55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I would install some land drains and ideally remove and replace as much of the clay with a free draining soil as you can afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGrahamT21 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 It all depends on how much time you have to play with. clay can be the basis of brilliant garden soil but it takes time to achieve. Not much time? Do as temp says. not in a rush? Spread the whole area with a good amount of garden lime which will break up the clay by a process called flocculation if I remember right, and then on top of this a really thick layer of garden compost and well rotted manure, and leave it a full season to let the worms do their magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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