Banbury Turf Direct

Oxfordshire Turf & Topsoil Specialists

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Turf Vs Artificial Grass

Turf Direct install artificial grass and lawn turf in Banbury and across Oxfordshire. While growing and supplying turf remains the foundation of our business, we’ve diversified our range of trades in recent years. Today we supply and lay turf and offer a raft of landscaping services including artificial grass.

This cost/benefit analysis will briefly summarize the cost, maintenance and environmental factors our clients consider when reviewing turf vs artificial grass. In the meantime, if you’d like a quote for artificial grass in Banbury please visit our dedicated page.

Cost

A typical turf job will cost hundreds. In contrast, a typical artificial grass job will often cost thousands. While costs vary among landscapers, to supply and lay turf will often cost north of £6m2. Artificial grass will cost at least £80m2. Artificial grass requires more preparation. Firms will often hire a mini digger, and apply sharp sand to aid drainage.

Many homeowners argue this cost is offset by the time or money they save in ongoing lawn care. Be wary of firms who install artificial lawns at low prices. Many are able to do so because they use inadequate materials or avoid sourcing them at all. We’d had to fix many such jobs over the years.

Maintenance

Perhaps the principal benefit of artificial grass is the ease of maintenance it affords our clients. While fake grass does require some maintenance it’s minimal in contrast to a traditional lawn. Artificial grass requires a brush or hose to clear the area of debris. It may also benefit from weed killer on an annual basis.

Environmental

While ‘Net Zero’ is a topical issue, many clients are more concerned with aesthetics and a low maintenance lawn. However, a positive environmental footprint is one of the core benefits of turf. Turf, like trees and plants, absorbs C02 and releases oxygen into the atmosphere. A healthy lawn benefits wildlife, and for many, enhances a personal sense of well being.

We’ll let you be the judge. To learn more about our grades of turf and artificial grass, or for a no obligation quote, please contact Banbury Turf Direct today.

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Introducing Our New Website

Turf SuppliersAfter more than 2 years of service, we’ve decided to retire our old website. We hope our website is easier to navigate, both on the desktop and mobile, and showcases the best of our services. Explore the links and please contact us if you have further questions.

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Winter Lawn Care Tips

During much of the year, your lawn is your pride and joy. However, as winter approaches, you need to make sure that you care for your lawn properly. Otherwise, by the time spring rolls around, it may not be in great shape. Even when your lawn is buried beneath the snow, you still need to make sure that you take good care of it.

It’s Time To Put First Things First …

Before it snows, be sure to clear your lawn of any debris, such as fallen leaves, sticks, stones, and other objects. A layer of leaves can rob your lawn of much-needed sunlight, and trying to remove leaves in the spring after they have been decomposing all winter can be difficult.

It is best to mow your lawn short before winter comes. If you leave the blades of grass too long, they will be bent by the weight of the snow. This will prevent the air from properly circulating around the grass, making your lawn vulnerable to snow mold and other diseases.

Keeping your lawn short during the winter also helps it to grow more quickly in the spring. During the winter, the blades of grass often turn brown. When spring comes, these need to fall off before new plants can grow. The longer the brown blades are, the longer it will take for them to be replaced with fresh, green grass.

Be sure to take in any lawn furniture and store it properly during the winter. If you have to leave it outdoors, cover it up to protect it from damage. Clay pots or statues should be kept inside to protect them from damage caused by freezing and thawing.

Your lawn mower may not see much use during the winter, but you can’t just stick it in the garage and forget about it. If you do, you may find that it refuses to run once spring arrives. Drain the gas tank and the oil and change the spark plug.

And Finally …

Clean any remaining grass clippings or other debris from the underside of the mower. This can also be a good time to have your blades sharpened. If you wait until spring, everyone else will be trying to get their blades sharpened at the same time.

Preparing your lawn for the winter takes some thought. If you take the time to follow these steps, your lawn will look great as soon as winter ends.

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Britain’s Best Lawn

Proud of your lawn? Briggs & Stratton host this years ‘Britain’s Best Lawn’ competition.

Entries need to be submitted before Friday 26th July 2013. Prizes worth over £1,000 in value are awarded to the winner, with generous runners up prices too. Ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to be awarded Britain’s Best Lawn 2013 here:

http://www.BritainsBestLawn.co.uk/

In 2016 the event is still going strong. This years prizes included a lawn care package featuring Hayter lawnmowers, Toro leaf blowers and an arsenal of gardening tools.

Entrants must complete an application form featuring questions including questions on maintenance, lawn usage and, of course, why your lawn should be crowned Britain’s finest.