Grass Seed vs Grass Turf? Which is best?

Grass is one of the simplest and most effective ways to uplift a property.

This natural, luscious greenery dramatically transforms an outdoor space, making the entire property look infinitely more attractive.

It’s hardly surprising that it’s such a popular investment amongst property owners!

If you’re also looking to upgrade your premises with the addition of a new lawn, then you have two main options – plant and maintain grass seeds yourself, or purchase grass turf.

To find out which would be the best investment for you, keep reading. Below, our lawn care experts have shared their complete guide to the pros and cons of choosing between grass seeds and grass turf:

Pros of Grass Seeds

Grass seeds require you to prepare and lay a bed of soil in your chosen area. Then, you can plant the seeds and (with a bit of watering and maintenance) your grass should be grown within 6 – 8 weeks.

The benefits of choosing grass seeds – and putting in this extra labour – are as follows:

Cost-effective

Generally speaking, grass seeds are less expensive than buying grass turf. If you have a large area to cover, this can make it a more cost-effective option.

Varieties

You can choose from a wide variety of grass seeds. Each variety boasts its own unique properties, and allows you to choose a type of grass that is best-suited to the specific soil conditions and climate of your premises.

Easy to plant

Although initially it is quite a labour-intensive job (particularly when preparing the soil) it is easy to apply grass seeds, and they usually grow to a very high degree of success.

Easy to transport

Due to their weight and size, grass seeds are very easy to transport. This makes them a great choice if you are working on a location that is remote or difficult to reach.

Cons of Grass Seeds

Naturally, the main drawbacks of choosing grass seeds over grass turf are down to the time and effort required to grow them.

Takes significantly longer to establish

With turf, you get an instant lush green lawn. With grass seeds however, you have to wait several months for the grass to be fully grown.

Risk of lower quality

Although it is not a challenging process, if you don’t have any experience planting grass seeds, then the end result will probably be of a lower quality than if you had chosen grass turf. If the process is not completed correctly, then you could be left with patchy, uneven or unhealthy grass.

More maintenance

Particularly in the early stages of growth, grass seeds require a lot more maintenance. This includes fertilisation and regular watering. Either this would require a lot of extra time on your part, or could represent another added cost (if you were to pay someone to maintain it for you).

Weeds

Without proper management, grass seeds can be more prone to weeds. Not only would this impact the overall health and appearance of your lawn, but it also requires even more maintenance.

Pros of Grass Turf

The main benefits of choosing grass turf is that it is already growing. While you will need to wait a considerable period for grass seeds to establish themselves and start to grow, grass turf offers a ready-made lawn, with a lush and healthy appearance.

The main benefits of choosing grass turf include:

Instant results

Grass turf provides you with a lawn instantly. In fact, the lawn will be ready to use immediately after installation. If you have any further projects for this area, then you can commence them without delay.

Effortless

You can get all the benefits of a new lawn, without any of the work!

Appearance

When choosing grass turf, you can be certain that your turf will have a flawless appearance, looking lush and healthy for many years to come.

Reducing the risk of issues or flaws

When planting your own grass seeds, you run the risk of the end result looking patchy or unhealthy. With grass turf, you have the guarantee of a perfect-looking lawn.

Fewer weeds

Although this is less commonly known, grass turf is actually less susceptible to weeds. This means that over time (as well as in the immediate), your lawn will require significantly less maintenance and management.

Less watering

Grass turf actually requires considerably less water than established grass seeds. This makes it a lot easier for you to maintain.

Cons of Grass Turf

Cost

Typically, grass turf is more expensive than grass seeds. But, remember that grass seeds can come with added costs, particularly if you’re paying for someone to maintain them for you.

Transport

Due to its extra weight, grass turf is more difficult to transport. But, if you enlist the services of a turf specialist, they will be able to deliver your turf directly to your site, even if you are in a remote or difficult to reach location.

However, thanks to the team at Buckley Turf, we can transport grass turf across the Midlands for projects.

Conclusion

Although grass seeds have a lower upfront cost, grass turf gives you a far more successful end result, immediately.

What’s more, because it requires far less maintenance, investing in grass turf is the best choice for large areas, where you want grass to grow and settle in.

When you work with a grass turf supplier like Buckley Turf, you can be guaranteed a flawless, lush green lawn, which retains the same premium quality for many years to come.

So, if you would like to find out more about grass turf, or enlist our professional team to supply and lay turf for your property, don’t hesitate to get in touch.