When can you walk on new turf?

When is safe to let the kids use the new grass?

Asked by Lou on 29th Aug 2025
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"Normally 3 weeks as you need to allow the roots to bed into the soil below. And upto 6 or so weeks if used to kick a ball out etc"
Answered on 29th Aug 2025 - Member since Jul 2025 - report
"We suggest to 4-6 weeks for normal use and up to 4 months for heavy play."
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"I reckon a week . After laying and watered with a sprinkler each day. But this is coming from a person in Scotland - where it can ran more than down south … keep in mind your weather systems"
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"Yes after 48 hours as you need to let new turf settle"
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