Benefits of Artificial Grass

Why Choose Fake Grass?

Naturally we can come up with a number of reasons of why choose fake grass over a natural lawn - as an artificial grass company of course we would.

However, we do appreciate that with almost everything in life there will be differing opinions, viewpoints and people who may also have other agendas for voicing their views on social media. We're all different and have different circumstances which will mean we will prioritise the value of something differently to the next person and artificial grass is no different.

One of the main reasons a homeowner will choose to make the move to fake grass will be to reduce the maintenance require to look after  real lawn. As peoples lives become busier and family time can sometimes be squeezed, parents would like to enjoy time with their family rather than tending to mundane garden tasks such as moving and weeding the lawn so for the choosing fake grass gives them back additional weekend family time. Other people with different circumstances may enjoy mowing a lawn and use it for a little me time - we're all different and not here to judge!

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What is Good About Artificial Grass?

So we've already touched upon some of the time savings which can be attributed to an artificial lawn but what are some of the other benefits - what is good about artificial grass? The other main driver for families wanting to switch to artificial grass are those who own pets and more specifically dogs. Many dog owners will not own a particularly aesthetic lawn. Typically there will be yellow patches caused by dog urine and often the lawn will be uneven where a dog has intentionally or unintentionally started digging or scuffing up the grass. An artificial turf once laid will provide a flat even lawn and this will stay like that even with several dogs in the home, or rather garden. The other main benefit of artificial grass for dog owners will be the opportunity to say goodbye to muddy paw prints coming into the house when your dog has been out in the garden on the lawn, in the wet. As mentioned, if your lawn lacks grass it will have mud instead and this will be brought into your house by your dogs paws - gone with a fake grass lawn.

The aesthetics of an artificial grass lawn whilst very noticeable for dog owners is most noticeable in the autumn and winter months. Tree shade or fallen leaves which normally end up killing off the grass underneath leave thinning patches of lawn will not be an issue. Alternatively long unruly grass, which is common in autumn when the mower has been put away until the spring will also become a thing of the past.

Artificial Grass versus Real Grass

Whilst we've covered off some of the more practical and emotive reasons why more and more people choose artificial grass there is the environmental angle which can become a little more contentious. Whilst you can argue that anything that is man made uses energy in a factory is not good for the environment, artificial grass is no different to any manufactured product which everyone will be using in everyday life. Our synthetic grass is manufactured in Europe using recycled materials so from that perspective it is playing its part in the recycle / reuse circle. However, to take a holistic view of artificial grass versus real grass this should be done over the lifetime of an artificial lawn in the same way that costs comparisons should be done too.

Over 10 years how much water will you use to try to keep your lawn looking lush? How many pesticides, weed and moss killers will be used, how much energy will be used to mow and scarify your lawn?

From a nature perspective whilst there has been encouragement to leave grass or sections of grass un-mown to encourage insect diversity we have found that many more gardens end up having much more plant and flower diversity when home owners can focus on the rest of the garden rather than the lawn.

As mentioned there can be many viewpoints but overall artificial grass provides a very compelling option for garden lawns.

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Frequently Asked Artificial Grass Loughborough Questions:

  • Does Artificial Grass Loughborough offer supply only of fake grass?

    No. But we can set up a trade only account for other businesses wanting to stock or install artificial grass around Leicestershire.

    We prefer to supply and fit so we can provide a full
    guarantee on the product nad workmanship. Our range of artificial grasses are very well made with high performance characteristics through out.

    If you are not sure what artificial grass will be best for you simply get in touch and we can talk you through our range and arrange for sample to be sent to you.

  • Can you help me choose the best artificial grass for me?

    Absolutely.

    There would be nothing worse than spending the time, effort and money to end up with  the wrong artificial grass for you and your family or business.

    Whether you want the best grass for you, your pets, your children, employees, customers or staff we can provide the best advice once we ask a few simple question regarding where is will be fitted on and how it will be used and how often.

    We will even advise on foam underlays for certain sports or play areas where some additional shock absorption is needed.

  • How much does it cost to fit artificial grass in a garden in Loughborough?

    If we were to assume you chose our most popular artificial lawn turf then to fit that with a proper sub-base, top quality membrane and best fittings you would be looking at around £75 per m2 for an area of around 25-30 m2.

    For larger areas over 100m2 the price per meter will come down assuming that the area is rectangular in shape.

  • Can you fit artificial grass be fitted on balconies or terraces

    Certainly we can.

    Whilst home owners with very small balconies will ofter buy a small piece of cheap artificial grass themselves and simply place it on top of their existing balcony floor businesses are seeing artificial grass and a low maintenance colourful way to encourage use of large terraced areas. Whether this is a retailer such as a cafe or bar or a company utilsing a outdoor area for staff there clearly is a high duty of care to customers and staff and as a result we are often called to provide a professional fitting of artificial grass on commercial terrances.

  • I've heard artificial grass fades over time, is this true?

    Yes and No.

    Some will and some won't. Cheaper imported artificial grass will not be manufactured with the same quality attributes in mind, in order to keep costs down. 

    Cheaper synthetic grasses are unlikely to be treated with a UV protective coating and if these are continually exposed to sunlight year after year they will begin to fade gradually. 

    All our our artificial grasses are protected so you can be confident that a fake grass installed by Artificial Grass Loughborough will stand the test of time as far as fading is concerned.

  • Is any artificial grass maintenance required?

    We would recommend that you do look after your artificial grass, after all it will be a reasonable investment so it makes sense to look after it.

    Depending on where your artificial lawn is located it may be subjected to dirt and debris falling or blowing onto it. If you have a garden with many trees with branches overhanging your artificial lawn then in autumn you should brush up leaves and other debris which is on your lawn and dispose of it appropriately.

    Whilst we use excellent weed membranes these are designed to prevent weeds from forming and growing up through from underneath the layer of artificial turf. However, if organic debris such as soil and leaves are left on top of your artificial lawn they will provide a base from which moss and algae can take hold along with seeds if they happen to land in the right spot.

    This should be a very easy task with artificial grass and along with the occasional brushing against the pile direction of the grass will keep your lawn looking good and prevent it from flattening down.

  • Do I need to add sand on top of my artificial grass?

    No - not with our range of artificial grasses.

    This is another example of the difference between our grasses and other cheaper alternatives. 

    Certainly many of you may have played on an astroturf sports pitch and noticed sand getting everywhere when you come to taking off your socks and trainers. The use of sand in 3G astro turf was used to extend the longevity of the artificial grass and for domestic installs this had a similar function. However, in residential garden installs finishing off with a sand layer can lead to a blocking of the drainage holes leading to water logging and pet urine staying on top ot the grass.

    No sand required with our range of artificial grasses!