Turf can usually last 2 – 3 days before it needs to be laid down and possibly a bit longer in the winter months. After this time, it will usually start to die and can be very hard to retrieve back again.
If you have to keep turf before laying it down properly then you need to unroll it and ensure that it gets plenty of water, It will also need sunlight but not too much as it can scorch it.
Ideally you want to get it laid as soon as possible so make sure you only order it when you are ready to put it down.
Once it is laid down, ensure that it is watered regularly if we have not had much rain and try not to walk on it for a few days to allow it to embed properly. All good turf suppliers will advise you of how to care for your turf correctly and as long as you follow these usually simple steps, it won’t be long before you have luscious green grass.