Artificial grass isn’t just for sports fields anymore. It’s now a popular choice for homes and businesses because it’s easy to look after, lasts a long time, and stays green all year round. Let’s look at some fun and different ways you can use artificial grass, not just in your garden.   1.   Making City Balconies and Rooftops Green   In cities where you don’t get much outdoor space, artificial grass can change a plain balcony or rooftop into a lovely green area. It’s perfect for creating a cosy, garden feel in the middle of the city. It’s comfy to walk on, which makes thes ..read more

No doubt you will have seen on the news that the UK recently suffered another spate of flooding. This weather event highlights the vulnerability of natural grass lawns to extreme conditions. As affected homeowners deal with the challenging aftermath of heavy rains and rising water levels, and others wish to prepare for potential flooding, there is a need for resilient solutions for outdoor spaces.   Installing an artificial lawn will ensure a low-maintenance alternative to natural grass that will not only withstand the difficulties caused by flooding but also offer environmental and pract ..read more

Artificial grass isn’t just for sports fields anymore. It’s now a popular choice for homes and businesses because it’s easy to look after, lasts a long time, and stays green all year round. Let’s look at some fun and different ways you can use artificial grass, not just in your garden.   1.   Making City Balconies and Rooftops Green In cities where you don’t get much outdoor space, artificial grass can change a plain balcony or rooftop into a lovely green area. It’s perfect for creating a cosy, garden feel in the middle of the city. It’s comfy to walk on, which makes these space ..read more

Artificial grass is becoming more popular thanks to its easy upkeep and year-long lush, green appearance. As its use grows across various weather conditions, many wonder how it fares in wet weather. This blog explores how artificial grass performs in the rain, focusing on issues like slipperiness, the need for a solid underlay, and mould prevention.   Is Artificial Grass Slippery in the Rain? A key concern is whether artificial grass gets slippery when it’s wet. The answer largely depends on the turf’s quality. Top-quality artificial grass comes with drainage systems and anti-slip surface ..read more

Artificial grass has gained immense popularity over the years due to its low maintenance, eco-friendly nature, and lush appearance. However, when the festive season rolls around and fireworks light up the night sky, artificial grass owners should be aware of some important dos and don’ts to ensure that their beautiful synthetic lawns remain unharmed. In this blog, we will explore the potential risks of fireworks on artificial grass and provide some alternative ways to enjoy the festivities safely. 1.   Don’t Light Fireworks on Artificial Grass One of the most crucial don’ts when it c ..read more

With autumn here and the winter fast approaching, our customers often ask us about the performance of artificial grass in cold climates. They want to know whether they can still get it installed, and those that already have it want to how to care for their artificial grass in winter. So we’ve put together this simple guide featuring answers to the most frequently asked questions. Can artificial grass be installed in the winter Although summer may seem like the obvious time to install artificial grass due to the pleasant conditions, in actual fact it can actually be installed all year round. In ..read more

This is a question we are often asked by new customers. It’s an understandable question to ask. You’re making an investment in artificial grass and you want to know how long it will last so that you can work out whether it’s good value for money for you. In this edition of our blog, let us start from the position of saying that artificial grass really is good value for money – and that ringing endorsement is derived not just from the length of time it lasts, but from a variety of other factors too. Two of those factors involve your time – which is, of course, valuable and therefore can almost ..read more

When people are considering installing a synthetic lawn in Derbyshire, a question we sometimes get asked is whether artificial grass is actually cheaper than real grass. It’s a very good question, as the economics of installing an artificial lawn are important. The answer is very simple: Yes, artificial grass is cheaper than actual grass, but there is logic and a time factor involved in this bold statement. Artificial grass requires an outlay at the time of installation which could work out as being more expensive than the installation of natural turf. This depends in part on factors such as t ..read more

Whether you’re looking for artificial grass for residential homes, private housing, rental properties, schools, community facilities, public spaces or, in fact, anywhere else at all, here at Artificial Grass we have a dedicated team of experts who can help. You can call us to find out more, or you can read this edition of our blog, and then get in touch. There may be things you would like to know before you invest and, here, we’ll do our best to address some of these more common queries and tell you everything you need to know about artificial grass!   What actually is artificial grass? I ..read more

While it’s obvious to anyone who follows our blog that artificial grass at a house will offer visual and practical benefits, it’s also worth noting that installing it can have great worth elsewhere too. Take residential homes, for example. These are shared accommodations for, usually, the elderly – but in general our society’s members with a lower level of need and physical dependency to those living in nursing homes. There are residential homes in almost every town and city across our country, and the environment they provide for those living there can be greatly enhanced by quality outdoor s ..read more