Artificial grass is a great way to transform your garden, but it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many ideas and designs. What materials do you need to use? The cost of having artificial grass is much more affordable than you might think, but what should you consider when making your decision? Here are some ideas for you to consider when thinking about having artificial grass in your home.
Gardening is like marmite you either love it or you hate it. A glimpse of sunshine and green-fingered gardeners don the gardening gloves and dive straight into the epiphany of chores which accompany a perfect garden. For the rest of us, there are much better ways of spending a sunny afternoon like racing to the beach for a fun family day out - The garden can wait, right?
Keeping up appearances in a busy family home can be a tricky job. Especially if you’re living next door to Hyacinth Bucket - queen of the immaculate garden! With one too many dandelions to continue to ignore and no time spare in the schedule for gardening, you may want to consider artificial grass.
Low maintenance, no watering, all-weather and child & pet-friendly - artificial grass requires minimal effort to keep it looking perfect. Sound like your ideal solution? Read on to discover the top 5 benefits artificial grass can bring to your family home.
Autumn is well and truly here; the trees are shedding their leaves and the woolly jumpers are brought to the front of the wardrobe. Thoughts turn to home maintenance as we get ready for cosy nights in and the countdown to the festive season - yes we’re mentioning it already! But what about your garden?
Often forgotten about, maintaining your garden in Autumn is just as important as sprucing up the living room, lounge or kitchen. Whilst artificial grass requires little upkeep, your garden is the first impression for your guests so here are our top tips to keep it looking immaculate:
Mould and moss aren't exactly this seasons must have garden accessories, however, the change in weather conditions sets the perfect temperature for these little garden demons to thrive. As the lovely trees shed their leaves, dampness is trapped under the layers. Mix this with the perfect amount of shade needed for moss and mould to grow and hey presto - we have an issue.
It can grow almost anywhere too, including on your artificial grass. Yes, whilst rare, artificial grass can house moss and mould too. The airborne spores cling to the grass strands and multiply if not treated.
Artificial grass, in certain conditions, can facilitate the growth of moss and mould, though can be treated with a few easy steps:
This not only treats the issue but can help in preventing its return.
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If you follow Grass Direct you'll of seen we've added some great new boards to our account including: Be Featured; a range of our favourite customer installs and Artificial Grass for Decking; displaying some of the best decking coverings we've seen!
If you follow our Grass Direct Pinterest Profile, you’ll see we’ve made some changes to our account. Now bringing you the latest product launches, inspiring customer installs, industry-leading advice and helpful blog posts. We've got everything you need to help you plan and pin your next garden project.
We’re delighted to see our pins are reaching an impressive audience with numerous saves, clicks and re-pins across our range. Want to know what our most popular pins are? Of course, you do!
Throughout the summer, we'll give you a sneak peek into our Pinterest Top Artificial Grass Picks as shared by our followers. Since we're starting with July, here's this summers must-have artificial grass ranges...
Are you thinking about turning your yard into a garden? Whether you want to create a safe area for your little ones to play or just tiding up a run down patio, artificial grass is the perfect solution. Soft to touch and cushioned underfoot, what more could you want?
To save money on the installation perhaps… This quick 4-step DIY installation guide has got you covered!
Is your decking starting to look a little tired? Has it become a hoarder of green moss? Or perhaps your mobility means you’re cautious of slipping? Whatever the reason, if you fancy a change and are considering fitting fake grass to your decking then this handy guide will help you through the process.
With just 4 easy to follow steps, you can fit artificial grass to your decking, completely transforming your space.
That’s the brief version, but in this blog we’ll go into more detail on each of these steps.
Summer is just around the corner - sunny afternoons in the garden, sociable BBQ’s and quality family time outdoors. However for hay fever sufferers the summers not so rosy… Streaming eyes, sore noses, irritated throats and uncontrollable sneezing fits aren’t fun for anyone.
What if we told you artificial grass can prevent those symptoms!
Thinking about replacing your lawn with artificial grass? Renowned for maintaining its authentic green appearance all year round, artificial grass is the perfect solution for a busy family home. With little work needed to keep it looking pristine, these helpful hints and tips will make sure you're using the best techniques for cleaning artificial grass.
