Over the past few years artificial grass has really taken off both commercially and domestically. However, even though it’s becoming a popular choice, there are still a few things people are unsure of. To shed some light, here’s our roundup of five myths about artificial grass.
1. It’s only good for sports
You may associate artificial grass with sports pitches thanks to it’s durability and initially it was made for indoor sports. However, as the design and quality has progressed, it’s now suitable for a wide range of purposes including interior and exterior use, garden lawns. Also, roof gardens and playgrounds to name just a few.
2. It’s too expensive
Putting your money into artificial grass does not mean your going to have to remortgage or use up the kid’s savings. There’s obviously the initial outlay but the cost and time of maintaining an artificial garden are a lot less than real turf – yes, no more mowing!
3. It doesn’t look real
This may have been a point a long time ago but artificial grass has come a long way over the past few years. The precision that now goes into the manufacturing process ensures the grass beneath your feels like you’re walking onto centre court at Wimbledon. The soft and natural touch is something to be admired and will have all of your guests asking how you keep and maintain such a perfect lawn.
4. It’s bad for the environment
This is one of the key myths about artificial grass. This stems from the standard of grass produced back in the 1960’s. Synthetic grass has come a long way. Since then and together with today’s environmental requirements. This mean that it poses no threat to pets, children or the environment. In some ways it’s better as you’ll no longer need to use harmful chemicals and weed killers.
5. It’s not pet friendly
As an environmentally-friendly product it’s actually fine for both pets and children. What people don’t know is that artificial grass is completely permeable and urine easily drains through the surface leaving no bad smells. A simple hose down once a week will also clear any other mess and ensure your garden stays clean. Our artificial grass at K9 is designed for pets using high quality, durable materials.
If you’d like some more advice on artificial grass, we’d be happy to help. Give us a call on 0800 9174442 or visit our contact page.
