Laying turf on sand

Question

If i have turf layed on sand instead of top soil as the existing surface is not rotovated or dug, how long will it last?

Ricky · Accepted Answer

Depends how deep the sand is.
I wouldn’t recommend it if the roots cannot get to soil or be fed every week with good nutrients.

Andy · Answer

Not very long, it needs to be layed on top soil after levelling.

Cristian · Answer

Sand is good for drainage and it will last forever.

Darren · Answer

No l wouldn't lay it on sand. I would mix sand and top soil together then lay it, this should help with the drainage of water.

Chris · Answer

Not sure how long it will last if you used just sand but if you buy a few bags of soil and spread it, your turf will last longer.

Kai · Answer

I wouldn’t say it will last very long but it depends on what grass you’ve bought. Some grass can be very hardy and may be able to root down through the sand depending on how deep the layer of sand is but I would definitely recommend laying it on soil instead.

Jack · Answer

I would say, depending on the depth of the sand, I would mix some topsoil in, just to make the ground more fertile for the roots of the turf.
So in my opinion, putting turf down directly on sand would be unwise. Rotovate some topsoil in to be sure.

Michael · Answer

If it's not horticultural sharp sand then I'd advise you start again using a quality top soil instead.
Some turf out there may still take but it's not going to be very good in the long run.

Benni · Answer

If you are adamant on laying on sand, I’d be inclined to mix some top soil with it too. Just to ensure the turf gets the nutrients it needs. 
Kind regards.

Martin · Answer

It's not a good idea to lay turf on to sand, as the sand holds water and goes soggy.

Laying turf on sand

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