How many times have you wished for a lush, green lawn that mows itself and looks great all year round? How about grass that you and your family can enjoy any time without worrying about fertiliser and pesticides? Those are just some of the benefits of artificial grass!

We so often hear that “natural is better”, but is that always the case? Artificial grass is surprisingly friendly to the environment and to your pocket – not to mention saving countless hours of hard work. It’s also a fantastic option for small balconies, roof terraces, school play areas, concrete yards, and much more.

We have a fantastic range of artificial grass colours and textures, to suit virtually any area.

Is artificial grass or “real” grass the best option for you? The longer we work with it, the more advantages to artificial grass we find! Here are the factors we think are most important when making your choice…

Artificial Grass Is Easy To Maintain

After working hard all week, the last thing any of us wants to spend our evenings and weekends on is mowing the lawn or pulling out weeds. Not having to do this at all, ever, is possibly the greatest benefit of artificial grass.

Second to that is the cleanliness. Rinsing with water is generally all your artificial grass really needs. Alright, maybe use a pressure hose and mild detergent if there have been parties and pets involved, but you’ll soon find one of the many advantages of artificial lawn is that it will be gleaming green again in no time.

The hassle-free happiness doesn’t end there:

• You don’t need to water it, aside from occasional cleaning, so you save time and water.
• No cutting, so you don’t need to own a lawnmower.
• No need to deal with weeds or buy pesticides and fertiliser for your artificial grass. This saves an unbelievable amount of time and money in the long term!
• No dead or discoloured patches of grass (With real grass, those usually take tons of feeding, watering, nurturing, talking to, and then still have to be replaced…)

This is all great for the environment too!

Artificial Grass Is Pet Friendly

• Do your dogs and cats love the garden?
• Do they dig huge holes in the lawn and track muddy footprints into the house?
• Do they eat grass and make you worry about what pesticides, bugs and other strange things they have consumed in the process?

Pets love playing and basking in the sun on artificial grass, and they don’t even think about all the other trouble they would be causing with the real stuff because the scent is completely different. Artificial grass is safe if they do eat a blade or two by mistake, and so easy to clean if they use it as a litter tray.

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All the above applies to kids too, of course… another huge benefit of artificial grass is that it’s more fun for the whole family, and less worry for you.

Artificial Grass Is Stylish

We love artificial grass because it looks great from every angle, every day of the year. It will be the exact shape you want it to be, and will never grow over edges or under paving.

You don’t have to worry about your lawn getting the right amount of sun or too much frost, and you can leave it for days, weeks or months and know it will still look great on your return – even during a brutal UK winter.

Today’s artificial grass ranges offer a variety of colours, textures and lengths, so you can choose the look that works best with your home, or that best fills its functionality, such as coverings for sports pitches or roof terraces.

Not sure which type of artificial grass is best for you? Talk to our expert team!

Easily Fit Artificial Grass

DIY artificial grass installation is a relatively simple, straightforward task, and if it’s done right can last for up to 15 years. Of course, you can make it even easier by hiring a professional, or contact our team on 01604 581444 for advice on the surface you’re working with and any other information you need.

• If the existing surface includes soil, grass or plants, it’s important to cover the surface with a solid base (e.g. gravel or granite) before laying artificial grass. This does add to the initial work involved, but it will last many years and save endless hours in the long run!
• Installing over concrete or decking is fine, but make sure there is good drainage and secure cover with a base membrane.
• Clear the area with a broom, brush or air blower – quick and easy!
• Install a base membrane such as Draintex to assist with drainage and control weeds.
• Fit edging around the perimeter if required – take a look at our steel and composite options.
• Then install the artificial grass, using adhesive, fixing pins, and joining tape where necessary.

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When installing the base membrane lay the full-size sections, then cut around the edges to avoid areas being too small or out of line. Do the same with the artificial grass sections so everything is exactly the right size.

Focus on The Flowers (and other important things)

Now you have years of gorgeous garden surroundings to enjoy, and all that extra time on your hands, why not fix up those flower beds and special features, or try a new DIY project – build a pergola or a swing set for the kids?

But of course, the most important part is to enjoy the gloriously green, year-round benefits of artificial grass and real relaxation!

Want to find out more about the advantages of artificial grass for your garden? Give us a call on 01604 581444 – we’re here to help!