Turf Management Consultation Services

In the U.S., the words “grass” and “turf” are often used interchangeably. To be more accurate, grass refers to a type of plant (the green part), whereas turf refers to the combination of grass and soil, which can be harvested and rolled up to later be unfurled in order to establish new lawns. Turf may also refer to artificial turf, which is commonly used for athletic fields.

As their names suggest, natural and artificial turf differ in their composition. Natural turf is composed of organic grass and soil that require water, sunlight, and nutrients to thrive. Artificial turf is composed of synthetic materials such as nylon, polypropylene, or polyethylene and filled with infill (rubber, sand, or other materials) to mimic the appearance and absorptive feel of natural grass.

Natural turf, like any other type of grass, requires routine watering and mowing once it has rooted. Artificial turf, on the other hand, does not need watering or mowing to survive (after all, it doesn’t grow). That said, water may be used to keep artificial grass clean and cool it down during hot weather.