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Many predicted that the development of artificial turf would eventually bring around the end of natural turf use in the average suburban garden. This has clearly not been the case. This article will outline why natural turf will always trump artificial turf for the gardener who is a true purveyor of quality. As we will argue, natural turf is here to stay.
Turf War
Artificial turf is the last refuge of pragmatists. In terms of its practicality, there is no debate that artificial turf is better than natural. It requires little to no maintenance and has the same aesthetic appearance all year round. ‘You won’t have to waste your Saturday afternoon mowing an artificial lawn’, they say.
The beauty of natural turf though, is in its maintenance. As any real green-finger knows, true gardening is about patience and hard work; it is not about instant success or superficial rewards. When you go for natural turf, you know you are going to have to put the work in. You also know that when you put in the hard work, the rewards natural turf bring will be ten-fold to those of its artificial sibling. Natural turf brings a vibrant and organic energy to a garden that simply cannot be attained by its rival.
The Future of Turf
Invariably the turf war will rage on. Who knows what technological advancements will be made in artificial turf. Perhaps one day developments will be made that put it on the same pedestal as its natural brother.
For now though, artificial turf looks set to remain marginalised to the world of all-weather sports pitches. It has a long way to go before its qualities begin to match what natural turf can bring to a landscape. One thing we can be sure of is that the universal use of artificial turf will always remain at the heart of a real gardener’s dystopian nightmare.
If you want to buy turf then talk to Rolawn Direct, market leaders in supplying turf. Years of experience have set the Rolawn brand as a benchmark of quality in the gardening industry. Contact us by telephone on 0845 604 6060 or via e-mail at info@rolawndirect.co.uk.
