I've just cleared an embankment running along the rear boundary of my garden. The embankment rises about 1.5m to a fence which is between us and the adjacent garden. The slope varies, but is mainly 45-50deg, and about 60deg at its steepest. I want to grass this embankment. I would prefer to use turf rather than seed (because we have 2 dogs, because its going to be easier to deal with weeds which I'm bound to have missed, and because I'm impatient for a green result).
To make sure the turves don't flop down the slope as I lay them, I intend to peg them in place with some small sticks. I shall also keep them all well-watered.
Q1. Is there anything else I should do to encourage grass to grow on a steep embankment?
Q2. Would I be better off using seed in this situation?
Q3. If I get it turfed by, say, 1st week in April, is that OK, or will that be too late in the season?
To make sure the turves don't flop down the slope as I lay them, I intend to peg them in place with some small sticks. I shall also keep them all well-watered.
Q1. Is there anything else I should do to encourage grass to grow on a steep embankment?
Q2. Would I be better off using seed in this situation?
Q3. If I get it turfed by, say, 1st week in April, is that OK, or will that be too late in the season?