Artificial grass has revolutionised the way that homeowners approach planning and designing their gardens and outside spaces. This versatile alternative to natural grass offers a wide range of benefits including practical, environmental and aesthetic advantages that have more people than ever opting for artificial grass.
Here at Luux Landscapes, our experts in artificial grass Harlow have put together this helpful and informative guide on why artificial grass could be the ideal way to enhance your outside space when looking to upgrade your lawn.
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Looks Great Year Round
The weather can really impact natural grass, from boggy, muddy areas in the winter to yellow, patchy grass in the summer and everything in between. It sometimes feels like we only get a couple of months of good weather and good grass with it if we are lucky.
With artificial lawns, however, the synthetic grass stays vibrant year-round, looking fresh and perfectly manicured. This means none of the patchiness, brown spots or mud that often plague natural lawns when the weather conditions aren’t ideal.
If you are fed up with your lawn looking less than great for most of the year, then choosing to replace it with artificial grass will ensure your outdoor space looks amazing at all times, no matter the weather or the season.
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Tough and Durable
Artificial grass is built to last and made of tough stuff with specially designed materials that mimic the texture of natural grass but with none of the fragility. Durable against the elements, daily use and foot traffic, here are some of the ways that the latest types of artificial grass are more robust than ever;
- UV resistant to resist degradation and fading from ultraviolet light, ensuring that even with constant exposure to the sun, the colour doesn’t fade.
- Weatherproof against everything from rain and extreme heat to snow. Artificial grass won’t get muddy, crack or freeze and works to resist extreme temperatures and drain away water efficiently.
- Made from resilient fibres that can handle high-volume foot traffic without getting worn out or matted down like natural grass.
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The Ideal Grass for You
Artificial grass comes in a wide range of blade shapes, lengths, colours and other variations, meaning that you can choose the perfect type to match the needs and requirements of your outside space.
Blade shapes vary and include;
- Diamond shape blades, designed to be softer and best suited to medium-traffic areas
- Omega blades which are known for their durability, ideal for high-traffic areas as the blades won’t bend over time
- S shape blades tend to create a very realistic-looking grass that is exceptionally soft yet durable
- Oval blades are the most common and deliver a gentle, plush feeling underfoot that makes them a good choice for spaces where comfort is the goal
- M shape blades provide extreme durability which is why it is widely used for athletic facilities and sports fields
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Artificial Grass for Every Space
Every garden is unique, just like the homeowners who live there. From the size, layout, wildlife and weather to the way it is used, each garden is different and so the approach to choosing artificial grass should be tailored to fit the space and its intended purposes.
Families – Those with children know just how important it is to have a clean, safe and durable outside area where they can play and have fun. Artificial grass helps to create a robust lawn great for football, play equipment, tea parties and tag, without the worry of muddy footprints, grass stains or scraped knees.
Pets – Whether it’s cats, dogs or rabbits, artificial grass is a great choice for pet owners looking to replace their natural lawn. A safe, animal-friendly surface that makes for easy clean up with none of the ugly yellow patches that often occur or muddy paws traipsing through the house.
Water Features – Ponds, fountains or pools can be improved by adding artificial grass to the surrounding areas for a tidy, well-kept and aesthetically pleasing surface that’s great for bare feet and won’t degrade like natural grass can around water.
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Extremely Low Maintenance
It’s one thing to have a nice garden, but it’s another thing entirely to keep it looking that way, especially in overly warm and dry weather conditions or similarly a lot of rain or lower temperatures that lead to frost and snow. This can result in dry, dead, patchy, boggy, dead grass and a whole host of issues trying to revive your lawn to get it looking great again.
Not just that but the general maintenance of having real grass can be a burden, especially for people who are older, maybe less able-bodied or for those who simply do not wish to spend their time on lawn care. Artificial grass is extremely low maintenance, there’s no mowing, no watering, and no need to seed, re-lay or fertilise.
To keep your artificial lawn looking its best, simply;
- Clean up after any pets
- Sweep up and remove debris like leaves, sticks, moss or dirt
- Weed killer designed for synthetic grass can be applied if needed
- Rinse down now and then to help clean it up a little
- If you would like, you can brush it with a soft brush to fluff up the fibres
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A Cost-Efficient Alternative
Although artificial lawns can be more expensive than real grass, it can be a very sensible financial decision to opt for synthetic over natural.
Reduced maintenance means cost savings on things like paying a gardener, lawnmowers and gardening tools, fuel and electricity for equipment, water bills, pesticides, fertilisers, and seeds, to name a few.
It also has the potential to last around 25 years, which means it could last decades without the need for re-sodding or replacing the lawn. If you ever sell your home, artificial grass is a bonus for most buyers who appreciate its pristine appearance and low-maintenance living.