Andrew Rice

Installing artificial grass is a brilliant

If you are looking to make changes to your outdoor landscape but are concerned about the cost of hiring

Traditionally turf, tarmac, and real grass have been used to surface sports fields, fields, and pitches

Are you someone who spends their early mornings and weekends unwinding out on the putting green with a golf club in hand? Great! Then this blog might help you to persuade your significant other to agree to have your very own putting green at home, as we look at 5 reasons to install putting green artificial grass

Looking for the right artificial grass can be a little overwhelming when comparing the various ranges and product specs. Understanding what these mean, what to look out for, and how this impacts the overall performance will put you in good stead to choosing the right one. 

What is Sod? Sod is natural grass and soil held together by the roots. Referred to as turf, sod is used by the agricultural industry to repair or replace damaged grass. Sod is an offensive term used to describe someone who is unpleasant or difficult.

We’ve all heard the word used in some context. But a lot of us will be more familiar with the later definition of sod, as opposed to its true meaning. Grown on specialist farms, sod is distributed in grass rolls. It is used as a treatment for natural lawns, golf courses and sports stadiums. So now we know what it is, we thought it would be a good idea to see how sod compares to artificial grass.

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.

1. Prepare your decking, removing any furniture or dirt
2. Choose underlay (Optional)
3. Choose your artificial grass
4. Fit fake grass to decking using fitting methods such as nailing/stapling

That’s the brief version, but in this blog we’ll go into more detail on each of these steps.

When it comes to fitting artificial grass you are faced with two choices. You can grab the gardening gloves and give it a go yourself or source a local professional to fit on your behalf. Whilst a self-install can look amazing, a professional landscaper guarantees premium quality materials, highest possible standards and an impeccable finish.