Lawn turf is a particular type of turf that needs to be high quality, well looked after and able to cope with the environment where it is laid. These requirements mean that lawn turf needs to be sourced from somewhere reliable, that is a leading supplier in the field. Buying turf in is much easier when you know where to go, and when you understand exactly what you need to look out for.
How do you pick the right supplier when buying turf ?
It is not easy to know which supplier will have the right options for you. Here are some tips to help:
- Pick a supplier after doing your research. Look into suppliers and see where there turf comes from, i.e. which nurseries they use. You can find out a lot about them from looking them up online. If they have a website, you can find out what products they supply, where they come from, and you can get a real feel for whether they know their stuff.
- Look at the quality of the turf. If you can see turf rolls in person before you buy, this will be a good indication of quality. If there are dry patches or brown patches, this is not a good starting point. Look for turf that is green, vibrant and fresh.
- Buy from a well known name. The people who are good, reliable suppliers of high quality turf will make a name for themselves. Ask around and find out where people got their turf from, and often, multiple people will recommend the same suppliers.
- Look at the places where they have supplied turf before. Some suppliers will supply turf to football clubs and golf clubs, showing that they know what they are doing and that their products are market leading quality. You will often be able to find out from a turf supplier’s website where they have supplied their products in the past, and see photos of their handiwork. If you follow them on social media, you can also see photos of their work here.