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Transform your garden with artificial grass With the popularity of artificial grass growing due to the numerous benefits it offers we talk to Shaun King, Director of South Coast Artificial Grass to help find out if this is the right option for your outdoor space.
How do I maintain artificial grass? Artificial Grass is easy to maintain, here is what you should and shouldn’t do: DO – Remove surface debris such as leaves using a leaf blower or stiff brush at least once a month to prevent build up of organic matter which can encourage weed growth and damage the drainage. Brush the grass against the pile once a month with a stiff brush to rejuvenate
AFTER
the pile and help maintain its correct positioning. Remove pet mess from the cigarettes left carelessly unattended on the
surface and wash down.
BEFORE
grass will melt that area. Avoid parking cars, DON’T – Have bonfires, Charcoal BBQs, fire
motorbikes or heavy vehicles on the grass
pits or light fireworks to near the artificial
as the will cause compaction.
grass. Its synthetic and will melt. Similarly, Is artificial grass safe for children? These days artificial grass is made from a mixture of polyethylene (commonly
32mm or below is recommended best due
used in grocery bags and children’s toys),
to dog muck potentially sticking in longer
polypropylene (commonly used for plastic
pile heights.
utensils and microwaveable containers) and nylon for heat resistance. None of
How much does artificial grass cost?
these materials make it dangerous or toxic.
As an example the cost for a 30m2 (6m�5m) area including full ground work
Is artificial grass pet friendly?
and preparation, removal of any excavated
Yes. Most grasses available on the market
materials, installation of new sub base, and
are pet friendly. Some may argue that a PU
supply and installation of UV resistant grass
backed grass is better than latex because
– is £1,500 +VAT.
latex has the potential of absorbing more urine and therefore if not washed through
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regularly can retain smells. A pile height of
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