So You're Thinking About Buying Lawn Turf…

Most turf generally is generally green and has grass on, meaning lawn turf generally looks the same to the untrained eye. If you do select your lawn turf at random, you will soon find out that not all lawn turf is the same, in fact, it varies greatly.

This article will outline a few details on turf, to make sure you get the turf that meets your requirements. In all turf you should always look to buy the highest quality you can afford.

What are the Types of Turf?

Domestic turf is the most common type of lawn turf. This will suit most people’s turf requirements. It contains perennial ryegrass and is extremely hard wearing, perfect if you’ve got kids who love to play on the lawn!

Fine tuft will be better suited to some. If your turf is there to be admired and not walked on then this is the lawn turf for you. It is more aesthetically pleasing then domestic turf because it contains grasses such as bents and fescues. For showpiece landscaping projects, fine turf is the turf for you.

People who live in areas of low rainfall should consider buying tough, drought-tolerant lawn turf. It may not be as aesthetically pleasing as its domestic counterpart, but it will last far longer and save you the hassle of replacing dead turf every few months.

When To Buy

You can only lay lawn turf at certain points in the year. In summer it is too warm and in winter it is too cold. The optimum time to buy lawn turf is the autumn, when the soil is warm and moist. Spring is also a good time to lay turf, but not if you live in an area with a hose pipe ban.

Be sure to lay your turf on the day it is delivered if you want the best results. Keep your turf watered if you cannot lay it immediately. Your turf will green once it is laid, so do not worry if it is slightly yellow.