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Choose the right grass for your pocket and the planet
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eet and Hettie Struwig have only been in Hermanus for 10 months but in this short period they have experienced our town as a most caring community where everyone is eager to offer assistance and make newcomers feel welcome. As the new owners of the Hermanus franchise of Artificial Grass Southern Africa, they have happily settled into their premises at Wonderland Lifestyle Nursery and the business is going well. Of course, the fact that they have a winning product that is much in demand has more than a little to do with it, as Artificial Grass SA has become South Africa’s most trusted and favoured supplier and installer of artificial grass sports fields and landscaping. Established in 2014, they now have more than 18 branches across South Africa and Namibia. Apart from installing the best quality artificial grass sport fields (AstroTurf ) at schools, the company has also seen artificial grass landscaping become more popular by the day. From private home owners to businesses, artificial grass offers the perfect solution for areas that are either soggy and muddy or dry and patchy. These may include problem areas in the garden where lawn grass struggles to thrive due to excessive heat or shade, or pool areas, patios and balconies; or where the home owner prefers a low-maintenance garden but does not want to be surrounded by hard surfaces. Artificial grass not only softens the landscape but adds a vibrant touch of green – with the
LEFT: Hettie and Peet Struwig, the owners of the Hermanus branch of Artificial Grass Southern Africa. added bonus that it doesn’t need to be watered. A garden requires a lot of time, effort and care, and sustaining healthy, lush, cut-to-size grass is an even bigger battle. With the constant threat of drought in the Western Cape, artificial grass offers an eco-friendly alternative to lawns, which are particularly thirsty and challenging to maintain in areas where water restrictions are enforced. This is why artificial grass offers a year-round solution, as well as valuable maintenance savings for your pocket, your time – and the planet. Artificial Grass SA has been especially developed for the harsh South African climate and offers a range of safe, tough, low-maintenance and durable products that come with an
eight-year guarantee, as well as a UV Defender certificate that gives you a 10-year guarantee that the colour of your artificial lawn will not fade in the sun. Artificial Grass SA is also the only company whose products are endorsed by a Health Protector certificate, which means that no heavy metals such as lead or mercury are released when the grass is exposed to the sun. That’s why it is such a popular choice for sport complexes and schools, and a blessing to parents and pet owners. There are no maintenance woes and the grass is easy to keep clean with a simple brush-over. The Artificial Grass SA range is suitable for placement on soil, tarmac, concrete, paving and decking. The fully porous system is used for most
outdoor installations on top of a soil sub-base, which has to be expertly compacted and stabilised by crusher dust. Peet works alongside his highlytrained and skilled workers on site to ensure that the installation is done with the utmost care and the least disruption. He cautions consumers that they should not attempt a DIY job and rather leave it up to professionals, as he has seen many an installation that was not done properly. “Consumers should also do their homework as there are many inferior products out there, some of which only come with a 12-month guarantee.” Peet and Hettie firmly believe in the quality of their product range and services. Having relocated to Herma-
nus after living in Worcester for 20 years, they have been overwhelmed by the support and recommendations they have received from the local business community, including the nurseries, building contractors and landscapers. “In spite of the unrest last year and all the problems facing Hermanus, we are happy to be here,” says Hettie with conviction. She thinks ‘Hermanus staan saam’ is an apt description for the community spirit they have experienced. “Yes, we are here to stay,” concurs Peet. Find Artificial Grass SA Hermanus at Wonderland Lifestyle Nursery in Sandbaai (behind the Engen Garage). Contact Peet on 083 229 4453 or Hettie on 083 588 8828 or send an email to hermanus@ artgrass.co.za - Hedda Mittner
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