Should I Buy Turf In Winter?

At Swindon Turf Direct we field many questions. Some clients simply inquire about our range of turf and prices. Others ask about the best practises of laying turf and long term lawn care. Finally, some clients queries are more specific and seasonal. This post is dedicated to our most popular question at this time year; Should I buy turf in winter?

A cursory visit of Google Trends will reveal the pattern of demand UK turf suppliers experience every year. The turf season begins in March, matures in May, and eases off through the school holidays. Demand is steady and inquiries rise in November, in a mad last dash before the height of winter.

Winter Is Coming …

Despite the laypersons perspective, there are pros and cons of laying turf in the winter. Under heavy rain, frost and snow, your new turf may struggle to become established. Even if it does, these conditions may render your lawn vulnerable to turf diseases.

Meanwhile, many turf companies will offer concessions to keep ticking over in low season. Farmers may have excess turf to sell and employees in need of extra hours. As such reduced prices can often be negotiated. So, if you’re in the hunt for a deal, mild winter conditions may be the ideal time to order.

We dedicated a post to turf diseases on our blog. In summary though, when lawns are left to fester in ice, damp or water logged conditions snow meld, brown patch, moss and algae are common. For this reason timing and a touch of common sense are needed.

In the event of mild weather conditions, however, turf can become established. Turf is an incredibly resilient and vigorous fabric. Low temperatures and spells of rain or a morning frost will not deter its growth. So before you buy turf in Swindon, discuss the conditions with our team first.

Whether we decide the conditions are fair or not, our friendly team are always on hand to offer advice and to provide an in person quote.