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I need to raise the level of my lawn about 2" inches, is it OK the lay
new turf on top of the existing lawn?

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Alec

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Hi All

I need to raise the level of my lawn about 2" inches, is it OK the lay
new turf on top of the existing lawn?

Many Thanks

Alec

no it would cause a root break u could build up by top dressing the lawn
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Thanks for the advice, would please explain a little more on 'top
dressing the lawn', im not sure what you mean!

Thank again for you help

Alec

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"alec green" wrote in message
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Thanks for the advice, would please explain a little more on 'top
dressing the lawn', im not sure what you mean!

Thank again for you help

Alec

scarify cut spike then seed finally spread a suitable soil over the grass
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