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Can you imagine life without a lawn? Where would the children play? What surface would our cricketers play on? Where would we go to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? More importantly, what would happen to our health and to the environment?
Turf plays a critical role in the general health and welfare of Australia and is not only a major source of beauty and comfort in our lives, but also a cleansing answer to our environment.
Turf Producers Australia Ltd (TPA) is the representative body of the Turf industry comprising levy paying turf producers and individual members Australia wide. The TPA's signature brand 'Turf Australia' is the face of the TPA and is working to highlight the benefits of turf to the broader community through our 'Grow Green' message.
Explore our site to find information ranging from choosing varieties, care tips, research findings, as well as other links for members, professionals and growers.
The average yard of turf absorbs carbon dioxide, capturing carbon and reducing our greatest greenhouse gas and produces enough oxygen for a family of 4.
When used in open greenspaces Turf allows for healthy communities and helps tackle health problems such as obesity.
Turf also filters runoff water and traps pollutants before they get to Australia’s rivers and streams, destroying natural vegetation and fragile ecosystems.
Turf is a natural air conditioner and the average size lawn produces the same cooling effect as 9 tonnes of air conditioning (enough for two houses).
If cared for Turf does not need to be replaced like synthetic turf. Studies have now proven synthetic turf contains unacceptable levels of lead used in the colouring process and are often 10 times the recommended amount.
The temperature on a green lawn in mid summer is, 10oC less than bare soil, 20oC less than asphalt, concrete or pebble mulch and 40oC less than synthetic turf.
With an average home garden giving off more than enough to replace what a family uses each day.
There are five key varieties to choose from that suit every application across our great nation.
Turf does not need potable water, it can use for home grey water or tank water and survive on less water than you think
Turf not only protects houses from bushfires by providing a barrier but also reduces noise, is great for green roofs, improves social health and increases the value of your home buy up to 20%
Turf Producers Australia Ltd (TPA) is the representative body of the Turf industry comprising levy paying turf producers and individual members Australia wide.
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