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Is your garden in need of some TLC? Make 2021 the year to update your garden, and get on board with some of this year's garden trends! From sustainability to outdoor living, this blog covers 5 of our favourite garden trends that have risen in popularity this year that you won’t want to miss!

So you’re thinking about buying Artificial Grass? Makes sense with the wide range of perks it offers: Long lasting, low maintenance, looks great all year round, pet-friendly, child-friendly - the list goes on. However, there are a few things you should consider before choosing your Artificial Grass, to help you make the right choice. Let’s take a look at what these are...

Does your artificial grass need to be laid a certain way? The answer is, yes and this is where pile direction comes into play. 

We’ll look at what pile direction is, why it matters, and how to ensure your artificial grass is fitted in the best position, to get that perfect natural-looking lawn. 

If you have artificial grass or are wanting to install it, the colder months of the year can make you wonder if the sometimes harsh weather conditions affect your artificial lawn. In this blog, we’ll talk you through the effects of the cold, and how to take care of your artificial grass in winter. 

Ever thought about using Artificial Grass somewhere other than your garden? Or are you one of the many that thinks of artificial grass as a seasonal purchase because it's more frequently used outdoors? We’re here to tell you that it’s not! There are plenty of artificial grass design ideas that don’t require you even stepping foot outdoors. 

Are you twiddling your thumbs waiting for this year's Black Friday Sales? No need! Because at Grass Direct, we have fantastic offers on all of our Grass Ranges throughout the entire month! Forget Black Friday, Black November is here!

You’d be surprised at the common misconceptions regarding artificial grass. Now these myths are no Loch Ness monster standard, but the amount of artificial grass myths we’ve come across is rather outstanding!

Are you looking to transform your garden with artificial grass? Great! However, one thing that is often overlooked, is artificial grass underlay. ‘Do I need it?’ Or ‘What are the benefits of artificial grass underlay?’ are questions that regularly come to mind when making this purchase. Which is why we have all the answers when it comes to the advantages of artificial grass underlay and why you should use it. 

Purchasing artificial grass is one thing, but deciding on whether your green thumbed abilities stretch far enough to enable you to be successful in fitting artificial grass is another, entirely. Not to worry, we’ve got all the answers you need to make the right decision when it comes to deciding whether you can fit it DIY style, or whether you’ll need a professional artificial grass fitter. 

Not sure on the best artificial grass width for your garden? Much like a lot of products, artificial grass comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and it’s not always easy to know which one is right for you. 

Fortunately, we’ve got all the information you need to make the right decision to make sure you order the correct width of artificial grass for your garden project.