Lawns and a Confession.

Firstly a confession from a new member. I don't really consider myself a gardener; having no real interest in things horticultural. At home I mow the lawn and trim the hedge. Beyond that I have other priorities as to how I spend my leisure time.

Now down to business. An area of our lawn, about 10 square yards, is in a bad way. It seriously need levelling, one corner being about six inches lower than the rest. Due to the existence of two manhole covers it has always proved very difficult to mow. There are numerous weeds. Having just had the rest of the garden professionally landscaped the problem area now sticks out like a sore thumb.

I am tackling the manhole covers by renovating their concrete surrounds. I then plan to raise the level of the whole area so that it is "flush" with the manhole covers. This will be done with a bulk supply of top soil topped with turf.

Removal of the existing "grass" is not something I relish doing; the area is a bit too "fiddly" to get a clear run with a rotovator.

My question, therefore, is would it be feasible to rake as much rubbish as I can from the existing surface and the lay the top soil followed by the turf.

ANY advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

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Many thanks - much what I was thinking

 

A further question about my lawn project please. Could anyone tell me what weight and size turf comes in and is it straightforward to lay it?
Thanks.