Lawn and Turf Supplies and how to select the best variety

6 March 2018

Managing one's lawns and keeping it in tip-top condition requires a range of lawn and turf supplies. Several aspects must be considered when shopping for these supplies, these include:

• Is the lawn mainly being used for aesthetic or recreational purposes? If it is used for recreational purposes then one must select the right type of grass, i.e. check the various types of grasses available for their durability and strength. Can they withstand high temperature and constant activity? In recreational contexts, special terms are used--  turf, pitch, field or green, all depending on the sport and the location (rainy, dry, humid etc). On the other hand many choose to increase the aesthetics of their lawn for their own contentment or to increase the value of their property. Premium turf is shade and drought tolerant, long-wearing and has fast recovery times. 
• How much time do you have to maintain the lawn? If you are rather pressed on time then you should select supplies that do not need to be watered so frequently. Moreover you will need to select products that offer long term weed and pest control. Weeds and pests can destroy ones hard work in a small amount of time, hence proper weed and pest control need not be overlooked when selecting lawn and turf supplies. 

Lawn and Turf Varieties

It is a daunting fact that over 10,000 varieties of grass and 30,000 varieties of turf exist on the market! This not only makes one spoilt for choice but also makes it incredibly difficult to make a selection. Fortunately for us Lawn and Turf suppliers offer a great amount of assistance, here are common questions they will ask-

• Where is the turf going to be laid? Front/Backyard, rural property, park or oval
• Is the area to be covered shaded or not?
• Is there going to be a lot of wear and tear?
• How much time do you have for maintenance?
• What is your price range or budget? 

Depending upon your answers they will then offer you a selected variety which may include:

• Excellent wear tolerance
• Soft/coarse to touch
• Self-repairing
• Adapts to any climate
• Suitable for children and pets 

In addition to the above lawn and turf suppliers now offer up to 10 year product warranties and home delivery. Turf is usually freshly packed and delivered straight to your door eliminating the stress of transportation. Simply ensure that you have your requirements well set out before contacting suppliers and you will be matched with the best selection.