As gardeners start to spruce up their lawns in spring, some will be wondering which option to go for – turf or seed? There are pros and cons to each, says lawn expert Luke Taylor, co-author of Lawns: An Uncomplicated Guide, with Marc Kerr, joint founders of lawncare service So & Mo. “It’s all down to scenario and cost,” says Taylor, and here, he weighs up the options of each. For the budget-conscious “If you can afford to returf, it’s going to be the quickest way, whereas if cost is a factor, there’s no doubt that seeding is a lot more cost-effective,” says Taylor. For quick-fix gardeners If you want a transformation, turf is for you, and once laid should be ready for play in a couple of weeks. But check it has been in the ground long enough to develop a strong root system and density before you start mowing, he advises. Once you’ve had the turf delivered, it needs to be laid within 24 to 36 hours, Taylor adds, before it starts to …