TurfRise™ Growth Covers
Support faster establishment and protect turf in every season. TurfRise™ Growth Covers are purpose built to help grounds staff, turf professionals and commercial landscapers maximise turf performance throughout the year.
Engineered to encourage accelerated germination and deeper root strength, TurfRise™ Growth Covers combine protection, airflow and thermal balance to help extend growing windows and assist turf recovery whenever conditions demand.
Advanced Technology
TurfRise™ Growth Covers utilise a proprietary polypropylene mesh engineered by Bartlett to support reliable turf performance. Constructed from a blend of black and clear monofilament, the fabric helps create a balanced growing environment. Dark fibres assist with heat retention to warm the soil profile, while the clear fibres allow natural light to reach the turf surface. The fully permeable mesh lets rainfall and irrigation pass through freely, reducing surface pooling and maintaining even moisture levels. The result is improved germination, healthier root establishment and consistent growth across both cool and warm conditions.
Commercial Sizes Built for Real Turf Operations
Pictured is a 20m x 10m configuration, TurfRise™ Commercial covers are engineered for professional turf environments including stadiums, golf courses, racetracks and other high performance surfaces. Custom commercial covers come standard with reinforced webbing drag handles, hemmed outer edges and perimeter eyelets positioned at 2m intervals for secure anchoring. Eyelet spacing and additional handles can also be customised to suit different handling methods, anchoring systems or site requirements.
Benefits of Using TurfRise™
Accelerated Germination
TurfRise™ creates a warm, greenhouse-like environ...
TurfRise™ creates a warm, greenhouse-like environment that stimulates faster seed sprouting and stronger early-stage growth, even in cold or challenging climates.
All-Season Turf Protection
From frost to foot traffic, or even heat stress r...
From frost to foot traffic, or even heat stress recovery, TurfRise™ shields your turf from environmental stress. It helps reduce seed displacement, wind desiccation, and frost damage during winter, while also guarding against erosion and wildlife disturbances.
Breathable and Durable Design
Manufactured with high-quality woven mesh, TurfRi...
Manufactured with high-quality woven mesh, TurfRise™ allows moisture and sunlight to penetrate while retaining ground warmth. It’s UV-stabilised and designed to last season after season, with excellent resistance to rot and mildew.
Versatile Applications
Whether you’re managing stadium turf, sports fiel...
Whether you’re managing stadium turf, sports fields, racecourses, golf greens or council grounds, TurfRise™ adapts to a variety of turf care needs. It’s lightweight, easy to install, and available in custom sizes to suit your layout
Our Expertise
Since 1956 Bartlett has been manufacturing from high-quality technical fabrics in Australia. TurfRise™ Growth Covers are made using an exclusive woven mesh developed by Bartlett specifically for turf and lawn care applications. This custom mesh balances breathability, warmth and durability. All grass covers are manufactured in our Ballarat facility, ensuring consistent quality and fast turnaround on custom sizes.
Independent Data Supporting Faster Establishment
Independent agronomic testing confirmed TurfRise™ accelerates early growth and establishment performance. Objective measurements showed up to 67% greater turf height during early development and root systems up to 90% deeper than a competing cover. Higher NDVI plant health scores and stronger canopy development were consistently recorded throughout the trial period. The data reinforces TurfRise™ Commercial as an effective solution for turf managers seeking faster germination, stronger establishment and earlier return-to-play outcomes.
Custom Made or Standard Sizes
TurfRise™ Growth Covers for commercial applications are manufactured to order, allowing each cover to be tailored to the specific requirements of the project or venue. Most commercial customers specify custom dimensions to suit field layouts, renovation zones or targeted turf recovery areas, with consideration often given to irrigation pop ups and existing surface infrastructure. Covers are produced with reinforced webbing drag handles, hemmed edges and perimeter eyelets as standard, with optional handle placement or alternative eyelet spacing available to suit operational preferences.
Trusted by Professionals
Trusted by leading groundskeepers and turf specialists across Australia, TurfRise™ delivers consistent results where it counts. Discover why so many turf professionals are switching to Bartlett’s advanced turf growth solutions.
Proudly Australian Made
We are proud to be an Australian manufacturer, and support over 100 local jobs across our four factories in Ballarat, Victoria. Our final products sold to customers are amongst the best in the world.
Australian Tested Performance Data
Independently evaluated at Caulfield Racecourse following renovation and ryegrass overseeding, TurfRise™ delivered faster early establishment under real racetrack conditions. Six days after seeding, canopy cover reached 10.5%, delivering 203% greater coverage than a competing cover. Higher NDVI plant health readings and stronger early canopy development were recorded during the critical establishment phase. For venues managing race tracks and elite turf surfaces, the independent results demonstrate measurable gains where recovery speed and surface readiness matter most.
Boost early growth and protect turf year-round
TurfRise™ Growth Covers are specially engineered to help groundskeepers, turf managers and professional landscapers get the most out of their grass during the cooler months, or speed turf recovery through the summer season. Designed to promote rapid seed germination and strong root development, TurfRise™ offers the perfect blend of protection, breathability, and thermal performance to extend the growing season and enhance turf recovery.
Independent Trials at Mars Stadium
TurfRise™ Growth Covers continue to build industry credibility through independent trials at Mars Stadium in Ballarat. Conducted in partnership with the City of Ballarat Sports Grounds team, the trial focused on high wear areas exposed to heavy traffic and limited sunlight. The results supported accelerated turf recovery and provided valuable real world performance data for sports turf professionals. Read the full article to explore how local innovation and collaboration helped validate TurfRise™ in a live stadium environment.
Watch the Video - TurfRise™ Growth Cover Winter Trial
In this short video, Nick Thurlbeck from Bartlett Manufacturing trials a TurfRise™ Growth Cover on a Sir Walter Buffalo lawn in Ballarat, VIC. Filmed through winter conditions, the trial highlights how TurfRise™ supports early season recovery and helps protect Sir Walter Buffalo during colder periods. The cover featured uses the same commercial grade polypropylene mesh trusted by professional turf managers and is suited to warm season grasses in cooler Australian climates.