Whats the difference between turf sand, compost and top dressing?
Great Question!
Turf Sand - It's what the pro's use, a blend of various size sand particles used to fill and level out the ground. Perfect for fine leaf grass such has Sir Grange or TifTuf, or turf that has had a soggy and wet winter. This is the stuff to have your lawn looking like a bowling green. Contains no organic material so we recommend using a granular or liquid fertilizer.
Lawn looking tired? Our Earth Grow Compostis the perfect blend to provide important nutrients straight to the root system of your lawn. This compost product is suitable for all established grass types, but please note this product contains no sand so it is not recommened for those who want a perfectly flat lawn.
The all rounder, our Top Dressing perfect for most home owners who want to level out their lawn while also providing important nutrients. A blend of 80/20 sand and compost which works together to fill in low spots, improve soil quality and encourages growth.
Whilst the warmer months in spring, summer and early autumn are the ideal time of year to lay a new lawn, winter is still a good time in most situations – and there are even a few benefits in establishing a lawn in the cooler time of the year. There is a common misconception that installing a new warm season turf like Sir Walter cannot be done in cool
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