Why Rye Gold Turf is Great for your Garden
Are you thinking about redoing your lawn?
There’s no denying that laying fresh, high-quality turf can transform your garden in an instant - giving it that lush, green appearance within just a few hours.
Each type of turf is created using a different seed blend, and choosing the right one is key to long-lasting results. That’s why Rye Gold Turf is a great choice for your garden. With its exceptional durability and rich, luxurious appearance, it delivers a professional finish every time.
Seed Blend
Online Turf has been selling Rye Gold turf for over 20 years. Over time, it became our best-selling product because of its unique seed blend that makes it an ideal choice for the UK climate.
Perennial ryegrass is the main seed component of the mix. It is a part of a grass species that is commonly used for turf, lawns and pasture grasses due to its hard-wearing and durable nature. It is also known for growing in clumps and its fibrous roots.
Red fescue is the second key component of the seed blend. It's a fine-leaved grass species known for its soft texture, shade tolerance, and ability to thrive in low-maintenance environments. Unlike perennial ryegrass, red fescue spreads more
gradually through underground rhizomes, rather than grow in clumps - allowing it to fill in gaps and create a denser, more even lawn over time. We use 2 different varieties of it in our mix to give our customers the best results.
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The Benefits of Choosing Rye Gold Turf
Resilience
Our Rye Gold turf is resilient and long-lasting. It can handle heavy foot traffic and pets with ease. Whether your kids are running around the garden or your dog is chasing a ball, it will keep your lawn looking good for years.
This is largely thanks to its main component - ryegrass. Ryegrass is one of the toughest grass types. It can recover quickly after being damaged and needs very little care to do so. That’s why it’s often used on sports fields like football and rugby pitches - and it’s exactly that same high-performance strength that makes it ideal for busy gardens.
The addition of 2 different red fescue varieties makes Rye Gold Turf even better. Red fescue’s fine leaf structure requires less light for photosynthesis, meaning it performs much better in shade than other grass types. This makes it ideal for areas where light is limited - such as under trees, near fences, or beside buildings.
Adaptability
The genetic diversity in Rye Gold Turf’s seed blend makes it incredibly adaptable, allowing it to thrive in a wide range of soil types and weather conditions.
Thanks to this, it can take root easily in any garden. It also starts growing at temperatures as low as 7°C, so you can lay it with confidence, even in the unpredictable British weather.
Our product also does well with other plant and grass types. Whether you want to replace a small part of your lawn or start fresh, it is a great all-rounder.
This adaptability extends to maintenance too. If your lawn ever becomes patchy, in the future, simply purchase our Rye Gold Grass Seed, which benefits from the exact same formula as our turf and overseed it. This will give your lawn a more textured, premium look and help it recover quickly.
How do I Overseed?
- Mow the lawn to around 2-3 inches long.
- Ensure the soil is moist and aerated by spiking holes with a garden fork.
- Sow the seed onto the area, distributing evenly both widthways and lengthways. Ensure the seed has been gently rolled /treaded into the earth to ensure germination.
- Water well after seeding and over the following weeks. Make sure to stay off the lawn for 21 days after sowing.
- Within a few weeks, you should see new grass beginning to sprout, covering any trace of damage or patchiness.
If you’d like to learn more about overseeding and its benefits, check out our ‘Sowing Grass Seed’ blog.
Growth
If you’re thinking about upgrading your garden to a lush, green lawn, you want results - and fast. That’s where the rapid growth properties of the ryegrass in our Rye Gold Turf come into play. This fast-rooting grass establishes itself quickly - often within just 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the weather. This means that your lawn is ready for you to enjoy faster, without an unnecessary wait.
Our turf is also designed to have strong, fibrous roots. Once you lay it down and it starts to grow, these roots break up the soil. This helps air, water, and nutrients get into the ground more easily. The roots also hold the soil together, which stops it washing away. This keeps it healthy and helps your lawn and garden plants grow well for many years.
Aesthetics
When choosing a high-quality lawn, appearance is one of the most important factors - if not the most important. For a lawn that looks great in any garden, our Rye Gold Turf is the perfect choice.
Up close, it features fine, ornamental blades that create a dense, glossy, deep-green surface. This vibrant look complements any garden style, from traditional to modern. Plus, it thrives in a wide range of weather and temperature conditions. That means your lawn will keep looking great all year round - even during the colder months.
You can also tailor the appearance of your lawn thanks to its durability under different mowing heights. Most of our customers keep the grass between 1.5 and 2.5 inches. However, the red fescue in our mix allows you to cut it as short as 1 inch for a neater, more manicured look - without the risk of scalping the turf. Just remember to lower the mowing height gradually and never cut off more than one-third of the blade at a time to avoid stressing the grass.
The aesthetically pleasing appearance, coupled with its impressive durability and ability to thrive in any garden, are the reasons why Rye Gold is our best-selling turf. Whether you're a professional landscape gardener or a homeowner looking for the best turf for you and your family, Rye Gold is the answer.
Don’t wait - transform your garden with Rye Gold Turfand achieve a healthy, lush lawn today!
Last updated: 13/06/2025
