Can I Turf over Grass

Put simply, yes, you can. But, just because you can do something doesn’t mean that it’s the best course of action to take. That isn’t to say, though, that installing turf over grass doesn’t have benefits.

What happens if you lay turf on grass?

Takeaways. Laying new turf over old lawn is possible, but results will not be satisfactory in the long run. New grass will grow over old turf, however, your lawn’s condition will deteriorate over time as the old grass dies. For best results, you should always remove any old vegetation before laying new turf.

Can you lay new turf over existing grass?

Turf is a living plant that needs quality soil to grow. New turf must be able to make soil contact to put its roots down, therefore, any existing grass must be extremely sparse for you to be able to lay it without doing any real groundwork.