Garden expert reveals when to mow new turf and the 3 tell-tale signs your new lawn is ready to be cut

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If you’ve laid new turf this spring, I’m sure you’re already itching to mow it and get your garden looking pristine. But hold off the mower for now - that is, until you know exactly when to mow new turf.

Laying turf is a quick way to bring your lawn ideas to life instantly without the need to sow grass seed. But mowing it too early, before the roots have established, can lead to an uneven surface and ruts, undoing all your hard work.