Turf suggestions please

Meomye · February 2022

Looking forward, I will need to replace my decimated lawn (see my other thread) and was wondering about purchasing turves. Any suggestions as to where to/not to purchase from would be welcome. Should I try to get it from a 'grower' or a local diy store? I just want a hardwearing easy to maintain lawn and hopefully one the grubs won't take hold of! Thanking you in advance.

AnniD · February 2022

Generally speaking, l would say avoid the DIY stores unless you can get there on the day the delivery arrives. They tend to just be stacked up outside and then left to dry out (in my experience). Probably worth giving them a call to find out when they are expecting a delivery.
If you have a local grower in the area they are probably your best bet, as they rely on maintaining a good local reputation.
It's also worth checking that the turves don't contain plastic mesh. This seems to be a comparatively recent thing. It's dreadful stuff and doesn't degrade much, if at all.

Fairygirl · February 2022

I'd agree with @AnniD. A local grower will have turf that should suit your conditions, which is the most important thing. Or you could sow seed instead @Meomye?

That plastic thing is horrible. It does seem to be common, judging from other posters' comments.

Meomye · February 2022

Thanks @AnniD I suspected that might be the case re-diy stores. @Fairygirl, thank you. I am considering my options with regard to seed vs turf but it is quite a large area and is continuing to be so every day as it is being 'munched' by my unwelcome visitors.

Fairygirl · February 2022

That's a pity @Meomye re the grubs.
I don't think we get chafers at all, and leatherjackets aren't much of a problem either, so we're lucky. Probably not a lot you can do other than the nematodes when temps are right, or constantly re seeding.

Meomye · February 2022

Hi, @Fairygirl, I am patiently awaiting the right time to purchase/apply Nematodes although, I confess I know little about them, but it seems they may be my only hope to get rid of my problem (everything crossed)

Fairygirl · February 2022

I think if they don't work, you might need to rethink the whole space. They're very expensive too, if you're having to use them regularly.
Maybe a chamomile lawn or something similar- depending on your climate etc, would be better. Or even a daisy filled space. There was a member a few years ago who posted photos of their 'alternative lawn'. A sea of common daisies. It was quite a formal space, with brick edged terraces, and borders and patio surrounding it, and then this very simple effect from the daisies. It was stunning.

MrMow · February 2022

When choosing turf you should look at your soil type and your location as rainfall and if you plan to feed or not.

For example Fescue based turf will require very little feed and water once established.

Where as Ryegrass is quite happy on clay as used in Cricket and Tennis just takes a little extra feed and water.

Fairygirl · February 2022

Is it just me....or could there be a cheeky wee advert coming along....

MrMow · February 2022

Is that aimed at me Fairygirl ?

MrMow · February 2022

@Fairygirl ^

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