Artificial Grass
Everything you need to know about artificial grass You’ve seen it in sports stadiums, outside commercial premises and even in your neighbour’s backyard or garden space, but what is artificial grass? Artificial grass is a material that is made of synthetic, man-made fibres that look like real grass. The synthetic grass blades are green and come in different pile heights. It is constructed in the same way carpet is made: it has a solid backing and then the blades are machine stitched on. Most new artificial grass that is being produced today also weaves in a brown thatch that mimics the look of dead grass that would be seen on a real grass lawn. Artificial grass is commonly used for sports applications, however it is now being used more and more for residential and commercial landscaping as well.
Why consider artificial grass?
Artificial grass offers many benefits to the consumer. It saves both money and time and is an excellent landscaping option – natural grass requires 55 gallons of water per square feet annually, however artificial grass doesn’t require any water, reducing monthly water bills. Real grass can die. Artificial grass can last twenty or more years creating a ‘forever lawn’. The good thing about it is once it is installed it will always be green, it can never be overgrown or develop brown spots, and fertilisers, weed/ pest control products and lawn care equipment become a thing of the past.
What makes a good quality artificial grass?
As a consumer, when comparing grass products, here are some key features that are very important. It is in your best interest to purchase a ‘good quality” grass because this will determine how long it will last and how long it will look good for. A good quality product starts with the backing material. You want to choose a product that has polyurethane backing and not latex backing. In addition, you want the product to have a uv resistant protective coating. This is of particular importance because this will protect the artificial grass from the sun and keep it looking green – products that are not treated with uv protection can fade, turning the grass blue or white. Also check to see if the artificial grass is lead free.
Artificial grass is a waterless landscaping solution that offers a lot of benefits. It is a cost saving, time saving landscape material that can be used for almost any type of application. The artificial grass industry has changed tremendously over the years with products that are extremely affordable and more realistic looking than ever before. The choice is yours be it artificial grass for a sporting or commercial setting to artificial grass for your home. There’s plenty of choice at unbeatable prices at Carpets ‘R’ Us Superstore.
