FAQs
- Is the artificial grass affected by dogs or pets?
- Artificial grass is ideal for replacing real grass damaged by normal household pets, including dogs. It can also be laid on a solid surface to provide a friendlier, inedible surface for your pets. It is very tough and will not turn yellow or be burnt by dog mess. Dog mess should be removed and then can be washed away using a mild detergent. All grasses are suitable but the shorter pile grasses are obviously a little easier to maintain.
- Can I install Artificial Grass myself?
- Yes. Many many successful DIY installations take place each year. If you’re practically minded, you can install Artificial Grass yourself and acheive great, professional results. And you only need basic tools. This site gives you plenty of help and advice including a down loadable step-by-step 'How to Guide'
- Can Artificial Grass be laid on any surface?
- Artificial Grass is versatile enough to be laid on just about any surface. It can be laid on soil, turf, concrete, tarmac and paving. It copes beautifully with sloping areas. It can even be laid on roof terraces and balconies.
- Does Artificial Grass need any maintenance?
- No. You can say goodbye to your lawn mower, your lawn feed and your hosepipe. All you need to do with Artificial Grass is remove any material like leaves and dog mess.
- Can Artificial Grass be laid on sloping ground?
- Yes. Artificial Grass can be securely fitted to sloping ground. It follows the contours and undulations of any normal garden.
- Does Artificial Grass fade in the sunlight?
- No. Artificial Grass keeps its beautiful colour for many years. That’s because the fibres have been UV stabilised to comply with quality standard BIN53387.
- Is Artificial Grass guaranteed?
- Yes. Artificial Grass is guaranteed for five years.
- Is Artificial Grass safe for children and pets?
- Yes, absolutely. Artificial Grass has been designed with safety in mind and complies to the most stringent safety standards. It has passed hundreds of independent safety tests. Artificial Grass won’t graze young skin. Some Artificial Grass ranges also contain a fibre fill layer for extra soft landings. This layer has been treated with fungicide to provide a sterile surface for children to play on.
- How long does Artificial Grass last?
- Artificial Grass will give you up to 20 years of maintenance-free life depending on the volume of traffic in the area. Artificial Grass won’t fade or flatten. It will retain its colour and integrity season after season.
- Does Artificial Grass drain like real grass?
- Yes. Artificial Grass is fully porous and rainwater drains through it. Independent testing confirms Artificial Grass’s porosity to BS7044.
- Is Artificial Grass approved by Local Authorities?
- Yes. Artificial Grass carries many quality and safety accreditations and is approved for use by Local Authorities. Architects often specify Artificial Grass for schools, recreation areas and public buildings.
- Is Artificial Grass environmentally friendly?
- Yes. Artificial Grass doesn’t need to be watered like real grass. Even in prolonged periods of hot weather, it will stay green and lush without water. It also needs no mowing so there are no clippings to dispose of.
