What is Artificial Grass?
Artificial Grass; Also known as fake grass is made from matting synthetic fibers to resemble real grass.
Fake grass has become a very popular choice over the last few years but why?
Artificial grass comes with an array of benefits and advantages. The list is never-ending in fact! From the minimal maintenance to the cost-effective solution, we have decided to explore them deeper and find out why this is the go-to option for gardens.
Pros Of Artificial Grass
Low Maintenance
Artificial grass as you’re probably already aware requires very little maintenance. Your new enhanced lawn will no longer require regular tretourous cutting or trimming.
Your new low maintenance lawn will not only save you mass amounts of time, it will also save you money; allowing you to spend your time doing something you enjoy. Who knows you could even pick up a new hobby?!
Cost Effective
Alongside having the artificial grass installed, you will be greatly surprised at how much money you can save. You will no longer have to pay out on those heavy maintenance cost. Be it you or paying someone else to take care of your lawn. Switching to this option gives you a beautiful green looking lawn all year round, but also saves you money and time in up-keep costs. Seems like a no-brainer to us!
Long Lasting
Artificial grass offers many features that we absolutley love, one of our favourites is how long lasting it is. When given the correct level of care and attention fake grass can last over a decade, giving you many benefits to enjoy for longer.
Increase the longevity of your lawn
To ensure you new lawn keeps its outstanding appearance low maintenance is required, such as: Keep it clean by removing any leaves or debris, brush the artificial fibres reguarly and prevent weed growth (If your lawn was installed correctly you will not get weeds growing through your artificial grass).
Looks amazing all year around
Another great feature artifical grass gives is an amazing finish to any garden, no matter the circumstances. With the suface of your lawn being artificial you can be sure to enjoy your garden all year round without the worry of flooding, discolouration or damange altering the apperance.
Child And Pet Friendly
All artificial lawns come with a child and pet peace of mind, so you can be rest assured that your lawn offers a safe and enjoyable surface for both you, your children and pets. Allowing them to sit, run, play and enjoy natural grass activities without giving you the worry of if is it safe?
Cons Of Artificial Grass
Of course with anything there are some negatives to swapping your natural grass to artificial, for instance:
It always looks artficial, no matter what.
No matter how natural-looking synthetic grass may be, it will always remain synthetic.
It is an ideal habitat for bacteria
Failure to clean or wash artificial grass promotes bacteria to thrieve. Bacteria can live on polyethylene plastic for more than 90 days and can cause various forms of infections.
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