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Have you ever considered the low-maintenance option of Artificial Grass in your garden? The idea of a gorgeous, green lawn all-year-round is becoming more sought-after in recent years. There are many reasons you might choose this as an alternative to traditional Turf Grass, or just as an addition to smarten up your outdoor space. Here we show you the pros and cons of laying this in your garden to help you decide if this product is right for you.

Pros…

It looks great!

Come rain or shine, Winter or Summer, you can be confident your lawn will be luscious and green! If you hate looking at patchy lawns then Artificial Grass could be your answer! We have a variety of ranges to choose from, from budget-friendly grass to hyper-realistic grass, so you can be sure your neighbours will be green with envy!

Many people have large trees in their garden, which can mean a huge amount of their garden is covered by shade for most of the day. This can be an issue for real Turf Grass - but not for Artificial Grass!  

Low Maintenance

A great benefit of Artificial Turf is that there is very little up-keep in comparison to real grass. Artificial turf won’t ever need to be mowed, watered or fertilised, making it particularly popular for elderly or people who are less able to maintain real grass. It’s also a nice option for anyone who spends long periods of time away from their home for work, or people who own holiday homes, as this gives them the peace of mind that they won’t return to an over-grown jungle!

There is also an eco-friendly element to this; lawn mowers use a lot of electricity and the water consumption for sprinklers left on over night or hosing your garden every day is very high in an average UK garden. Artificial grass can therefore save you time, money, water and electricity, being kinder on your time and potentially to the environment.

Pet Friendly

The Artificial Turf we sell really does feel like real grass, therefore, pets such as dogs and cats still find this a comfortable place to sit or lie on and bask in the sun. Our Artificial Turf is durable, meaning it won’t be destroyed by extra-playful dogs who like to dig holes in the ground!

What makes Artificial Grass great for pet-owners is the reassurance that muddy paws won't be brought back into the house! Our pet-friendly Artificial Grass shouldn't accumulate any mud or even standing water, so your playful friends' paws should remain clean!

When laid properly, Artificial Grass should have good drainage, due to the drilled holes throughout the base, so pets can explore the outdoors and go to the toilet outside. Throughout any time of the year, your pet’s urine should drain away. Any other mess will just need to be picked up as usual so the grass remains hygienic.

Child Friendly

Astro Turf is becoming a popular alternative for parents with mini explorers running around. This makes an ideal play area for children as it won’t get muddy or wet after rain, so kids can still kick a football around without ruining their shoes or stepping mud everywhere! It creates a soft landing as opposed to paving or decking, so placing this under climbing frames or swings can be a great idea. Also, it’s durability means it won’t get ruined when placed under playing equipment; real turf would discolour or become patchy if it is covered by outdoor toys, whereas artificial turf will remain beautiful and green.

Creates a Feature

You don’t have to commit to installing Artificial Grass across your whole garden – some people just have a small area as a feature so they know that part of the garden will look great and won’t need any maintenance. Artificial Grass for your front garden is highly popular and makes for a really smart entrance, especially when paired with other best-selling features such as Decorative Stones or Garden Paving.

Less Mess

Maybe you have just invested in a new hot tub for the Summer evenings, or maybe you’re the BBQ king who tries to cook al fresco when the sun is out… Artificial turf could be the answer!

With a hot tub, it needs to be placed somewhere solid and somewhere that isn’t exposed to dirt and bugs. However, if you’ve just had a stunning patio laid, it would be a shame to cover some of that up. That’s where artificial grass comes in. This offers a firm base for your hot tub, with good drainage should any water splash out the sides, as well as looking like a tropical, spa paradise. It also offers a softer, non-slippery surface when you get out bare foot, instead of a hard, cold patio.

And for BBQ kings… artificial turf offers a firm, level surface to place your cooking equipment on, knowing your BBQ won’t get dirty or muddy after it has rained recently. 

Cons…

Environmental Factors

Although you may be saving the planet by conserving water and reducing the use of chemicals and electricity, you may be contributing to more landfill. Although artificial turf can be made up of recycled materials, and should last around 10 years, ultimately it will end up in landfill. The manufacturing process of artificial turf is also somewhat un-economical, creating some pollution and waste in the process.

Un-friendly for some pets

If you’re considering buying smaller outdoor pets such as rabbits or guinea pigs, this may not be the best choice for you. Of course, you may just have a small section of your garden that has artificial turf, but these small creatures like to graze on fresh grass when they are let out to roam the garden, meaning artificial turf would be un-suitable for these furry friends.

How to Buy Artificial Grass

With the pro's of buying Artificial Grass out-weighing the cons - are you convinced? 

Our in-house, budget-friendly Artificial Turf options are Goliath Artificial Grass or Eros Artificial Grass

Our mid-range Artificial Grass options are Royal Mayfair and Royal Belgravia

Then our more premium, luxurious Artificial Grass options are the EasiGrass ranges - some of which have appeared in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

To read more about our ranges of Artificial Grass, please read our article Huge Artificial Grass range

Artificial Grass can be bought by the metre, depending on the width sizes, which usually starts from 2m wide.

For laying tips, please read our article How to Lay Artificial Grass 

We hope you enjoyed our article on the pros and cons of artificial turf! You can find out more about our artificial grass here. For more information, call our friendly team on 01202 874207 or visit us in-store!