Is it OK to lay turf over existing plants such as Daffodil bulbs so they will come up through the turf?

Will existing normal plants be OK underneath new turf and come up when they should but will weeds be kept at bay?

Is it OK to lay turf over existing plants such as Daffodil bulbs so they will come up through the turf?
Yes, and it looks very effective when done this way. Daffs have no problems coming up through turf or grass (i have some which managed to tear through thick liner and gravel and appear above the surface!). You could also try growing other spring bulb plants this way. in addition, autumn crocus (Colchicum) looks at its best when grown amongst grass: the flowers have no leaves when they appear and the grass helps to support the narrow flower stem.
Reply:yes, they'll come thru, so transplant bulbs and kill weeds 2weeks b4 laying new sod!
Reply:Yes, they'll come through fine. Some friends banked some soil up, almost a couple of feet above daffodil bulbs, and they still came through:it does take more of their energy though.





However, before you lay your turf, you really need to prepare the soil underneath as much and as deeply as possible. This will give the best possible growing conditions for your lawn. Due to this, you may firstly need to remove the bulbs, for a short time. Preparation would include removal of any weeds - and their roots, including wilder grasses, such as couch grass, that you probably will not want growing through your turf and reducing its quality.





Poor preparation is the reason why so many lawns falter and fail to deliver top quality appearances. Think of newly built homes, where it's just shoved down, on top of builders rubble etc. I'm still improving mine, years after the house was built.





Good luck! Rob
Reply:i would put a flag so i know where they are so i will not wal their. also if the turf is too thick , then they might die from no sun so just cut a littel hole and patch up the areas around it
Reply:Kill the weeds first. Daffs should bloom OK
Reply:Yes they will get through.


RoyS
Reply:Like in the teletubby garden! Yay!
Reply:Yes - just remember where they are when mowing
Reply:Not to worry your daffs will come through. Try and get rid of all the unwanted vegetation though (weeds). They will come through aslso.