Our Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (RTF) Turf is engineered for durability and resistance, making it ideal for areas with high traffic and challenging conditions, hence its nickname — ‘Trident Turf on steroids‘. If you’re seeking a hardwearing, long-lasting and resilient lawn, this is the turf for you.
If you're working with areas of drought, heavy footfall, or challenging conditions, George Davies’ RTF Turf is the answer. Developed to perform in the harshest conditions, RTF delivers outstanding strength, high recovery, and longevity for extra-durable lawns.
Our Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (RTF) Turf combines the best qualities of several grass seeds. Its composition species include:
Each grass species has unique characteristics, such as growth habit, tolerance, and shade resistance, etc. Blending them yields high-quality RTF turf suitable for a wide range of growing conditions and uses, including domestic gardens, commercial landscapes, recreation areas, and sports fields.
RTF is known for its unique root structure, which makes it so resilient. Reaching up to 1.5 metres in length, the roots can source essential water (providing there is no hardcore or concrete), making it perfect for drier parts of the UK.
High-quality products are only half the story at George Davies; expert delivery and after-care are just as important. From your very first enquiry to the moment your RTF Turf arrives, every single customer is looked after by our friendly team.
We proudly service Olney, Bedford, St. Albans and the surrounding areas. Operating from our depots in Olney and St. Albans, we can offer a prompt and efficient delivery service for homeowners and professional landscapers alike.
Each delivery of our RTF grass turf rolls is made on rigid trucks equipped with forklifts. With the use of What3Words, we can place your turf rolls exactly where you need them (within reason).
Long, narrow tracks and gravel driveways are not a problem! Where possible, we can place turf pallets and product bulk bags around the back of your property. All we ask is for 9 ft x 9 ft clear access so the forklifts can get through safely.
Our skilled drivers are highly trained, calm under pressure, and expert problem-solvers when it comes to difficult deliveries. If you have restricted areas, tight entrances, or specific requirements, please tell us when ordering and add notes to your online order.
Trust us when we say: our drivers truly make difficult deliveries easy!
Use our turf calculator to determine how many RTF rolls you need for your project. Input your metrics, garden shape, and garden dimensions, and we’ll provide you with a recommended number of rolls.
Orders for delivery must be a minimum of 80 m².
You should lay your RTF Turf on the same day it’s delivered, or within 24 hours at the latest. This is because you’ll want to maintain the freshness and root health.
If you can’t lay it straight away, we recommend storing the turf in a shaded, cool spot, unrolling a few strips to release heat, and watering it lightly to prevent it from drying out.
RTF Turf produces rhizomes, which are underground stems that spread and fill bare spots in the grass. This makes RTF grass self-repairing and a resilient choice for lawns. Read our blog to discover more advantages of RTF turf.
Although we do not offer a turf laying service, we have plenty of guidance on our website about laying turf yourself!
Find out how to lay turf with our comprehensive, user-friendly video by George Davies himself, or even how to measure your garden before placing your order.
Head to our blog post to learn more about best practices for turf laying.
Yes! You can pick any day that we have availability to deliver your order. We deliver Monday through Friday.
You can drop your pallet off at our depots, either in Olney or St Albans.
If you don’t want to do that, you can always recycle or upcycle the pallet however you choose.
Not at all. If you have a specific location in mind where you’d like us to leave your order, please let us know in the order notes. You can even leave out a tarpaulin, wheelbarrow, or bin, etc, with a note saying, ‘Please leave here.’
Tools required:
Following these 4 steps to ensure a smooth and accurate installation of your RTF Turf:
Ensure the ground is fully prepared before laying turf: remove existing turf, weeds, and debris; add a layer of high-quality topsoil; ensure adequate drainage; and level the area.
Start in the top corner of the area and unroll the turf. Ensure you stagger the rolls like a brick wall, butting the edges together so they knit together tightly. Use a knife to carefully cut away any excess around objects, trees, or on curves.
Use wooden boards on top of the freshly rolled turf to walk across. This will gently increase contact between turf and soil, and protect fresh turf from foot indentations.
Water thoroughly and stay off the turf for at least 3 weeks to allow the roots to anchor in.
Specially designed to thrive in high-wear environments, RTF Turf is widely used in commercial and public spaces. It provides hardy, healthy, and long-lasting lawns for places such as:
It’s also an excellent choice for homeowners who want a tough, reliable lawn that stands up to everyday use.
View our Case Studies to see our turf in action.
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