Turf choices: with more cheap turf becoming available it is vital to know how to judge its quality

摘要

It's widely known that meadow grass will not produce a desirable turf result and should therefore be avoided. Yet with the crisis in agriculture continually deepening, we may expect to see even more being offered for landscaping work. But how do youjudge the quality of turf? How can you ensure you are not being sold "mutton dressed as lamb"? One scheme which serves to distinguish quality, cultivated turf from meadow or pasture grass is the certification scheme run by the Turfgrass Growers' Association - a nationwide group of growers whose aim is to maintain a nd continue to build a high standard of turf production and service in the UK. The purchase of TGA certified turf brings with it the assurance that it has been grown within vigorous, independently produced guidelines to give a consistent, quality product. TGA quality standards are intended to set a minimum standard for turf used for general landscaping purposes. It offers an assessment of purity, quality and gives details of the physical attributes of a particular consignment. To help when ordering turf, a number of the fundamental issues are explained in depth below. Among the most important considerations are: turf size; turf health; soil type and depth: sward density, height and thickness; strength and turf weight.