Our Top 5 Tips For Choosing Your Turf Type

It’s a tongue twister to say it like that, but when you’re looking to install a turf type, our tips and tricks are going to be very helpful – trust us. Turf is a form of grass or surface layer of earth that’s’ held together by roots. It’s not as complicated as it sounds, it’s simply the grass, lawn, sod, etc. that makes up the upper layer of the ground and is used for creating lawns.

Picking the right kind of turf for your yard has the potential to be overwhelming, confusing, and unfortunately pretty pricey if you’re not certain of what you’re getting. But fear not! Don’t let the turf conundrum get you down, we’re here to help! With our two decades of Landcrafters experience, we’ve laid out our top five tips to help you pick the right kind
of turf for your landscape. Check them out below!

Get Complete Cost Estimates

This is one of the biggest tips we can offer. While you’re probably not going to implement this until you’re pretty sure about what type of turf you want to install in your yard, it’s going to be a huge piece of your turf puzzle.

Ensure that the quote you’re getting for your turf includes everything you anticipate it will. Is the labor cost included? Is that extra? Are there additional charges for adding the turf to special areas of your lawn? What do you really get for your money? Know the complete cost estimate before you agree to put a specific type of turf on your lawn.

Research Grass Types Before You Choose

Turf is an excellent choice for your lawn because it provides you with that luscious, green grass you’ve always wanted, but grants you benefits like an increase in the overall quality of your lawn, reduce soil erosion and runoff, and can even help to decompose organic chemicals which reduces water pollution. But with all the turf in the world, how can you possibly pick the best one?

In Florida, a few of the most popular, and best options, for you and your lawn are things like Bahia grass and salt-tolerant lawn grasses like St. Augustine Grasses and Zoysiagrass. Before you choose the type of turf you want, you should be knowledgeable about each of these options. 

Turf is an excellent choice for your lawn because it provides you with that luscious, green grass you’ve always wanted, but grants you benefits like an increase in the overall quality of your lawn, reduced soil erosion and runoff, and can even help to decompose organic chemicals which reduces water pollution. But with all the turf in the world, how can you possibly pick the best one? 

Bahia grass is a low-maintenance turf that has a high drought tolerance and has fewer problems with pest and diseases than other turf. The other two options we’ve listed, St. Augustine Grasses and Zoysia grass, are both salt-tolerant grasses that will stand durable and tough, even if you live near the ocean. These grasses can’t be irrigated with saltwater, but they’re able to handle salt spray well enough. These are great options for seaside homes. 

Of course, there are plenty of other turf options, so our biggest tip is researching and working with a landscaping company to survey every choice you have and pick the type that works best for you and your lawn.

Get a Firm Grasp on Your Lawn’s Shade Situation

One of the biggest factors in choosing the correct grass type is selecting one that makes sense for your lawn’s shade situation. Every type of turf you use is going to require a different amount of shade and understanding both what your lawn allows and what each turf requirement is going to play a huge role in the type of turf you ultimately select. 

Understand the Maintenance Needs of the Turf You Want

The general idea is that the costlier the turf, the less you’ll have to maintain it, right? Isn’t that why artificial turf is more expensive than natural turf? This might sound correct, but it’s not always the case. Don’t just choose your turf based off the price in hopes that the maintenance will be low. You need to understand what kind of maintenance you’re willing to do, how much time you’re able to dedicate to it, and pick a turf that coincides with those needs. Do your research! Understand which grasses will require more of your attention and which don’t need all the TLC.

Don’t Forget About the Infill

If you’re choosing artificial grass or turf, you can’t forget about the infill. Infill is most often sand or gravel and is used as part of the installation process. All in all, it keeps your lawn springy and resilient. Make sure you’re working with turf experts to pick the best infill for your landscape, and also ensure that you’re working out the infill price in your final quote – 

the last thing you want is to be charged for infill thinking that it was included in your original quote! 

Want a Lawn Care Expert’s Help in Tampa Bay?

With just over two decades of experience under our belt, it’s safe to say that we’ve got the turf knowledge that you’re looking for. We have a passion for helping you craft your ideal, lush, Tampa Bay lawn, and we want to do our best to get you there.

Get in touch with us today so we can provide you with the advice, inspiration, or answers you need! Give us a call for a no obligation quote and get ready for stunning landscape!