{"id":28547,"date":"2019-01-14T05:56:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T05:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/?p=28547"},"modified":"2019-01-14T18:00:33","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T18:00:33","slug":"why-artificial-grass-isnt-such-a-bad-garden-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/01\/why-artificial-grass-isnt-such-a-bad-garden-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Artificial Grass Isn\u2019t Such a Bad Garden Option"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Artificial grass. It\u2019s one of those things that many\ngardeners have been trained to look down upon as not only a form of \u2018cheating\u2019\nbut as a poor substitute for the real thing. The truth is though, artificial\ngrass has come a long way since the days of neon green AstroTurf that\u2019s covered\nin sand and gets stuck in your shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as our technology has developed and grown, so have the\nmaterials, techniques and quality of the synthetic lawns that are available on\nthe market. This post is meant to work through some of the new advantages to\nartificial grass and do away with many of the myths surrounding the product\nsince its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, one of the major issues that everyone had\nwith artificial grass was that it looked nothing like its natural counterpart. Originally,\nartificial lawns were made for use in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madehow.com\/Volume-7\/Artificial-Turf.html\">indoor sports\narenas<\/a> and were a single shade of vibrant green which looked very\nodd and unnatural. Fortunately, it seems that artificial grass manufacturers\npicked up on this and have started to develop new products that use a blend of\ndifferent coloured fibres, creating a much more natural variation in the colour\nof the grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the colour, artificial grasses are also available\nin different heights, thicknesses and fibre shapes, which all affect the\noverall feel and look of the product. Synthetic lawns are being used for\neverything from show gardens to shop\nfronts, simply because they actually look good now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major concerns for many gardeners is the \u2018fakeness\u2019 of artificial grass and how it might affect their family or pets. After all, artificial grass is made using plastics which are far from naturally occurring. Obviously, artificial grass manufacturers know that their products have to be friendly for humans, so there\u2019s no need to worry about that but what about pets? Well, we\u2019re in luck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Pet-Friendly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Pet-Friendly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Pet-Friendly.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Pet-Friendly-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Pet-Friendly-720x481.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst most pets might take a moment to get used to artificial grass, it\u2019s completely harmless to their health and that\u2019s just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artificiallawn.co.uk\/uses-of-artificial-grass\/lawns-for-dogs\/\">one of its different uses<\/a>, synthetic lawns are also suitable for children too. In fact, many parents are opting to install their artificial turf indoors as part of a unique or interesting play area for their children. New artificial grasses are soft underfoot and can be installed with shock-absorbing layers to make falls less painful, so it becomes a viable option if you\u2019re hoping to make your home a little more exciting for the little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Family-Friendly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Family-Friendly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Family-Friendly.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Family-Friendly-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Family-Friendly-720x481.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Durable and Easy to Maintain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern artificial lawns are extremely easy to look after,\nwhich is a big plus for anyone with a big garden that needs a lot of regular\nmaintenance. In terms of durability, almost all artificial lawns come with a\n5-10 year guarantee, so you shouldn\u2019t have a problem getting your synthetic\nturf replaced if you encounter any problems. Most of the issues that you might\ncome across are to do with poor installation rather than the product itself\ndeteriorating anyway, so make sure to take your time during installation or get\na professional to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of maintenance, all you need to do is tidy up any\nforeign objects and brush the grass monthly. No need to spend extra money\nwatering or mowing. There are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flymo.com\/uk\/lawn-care-advice\/how-to-maintain-artificial-grass\/\">online\nguides<\/a> to looking after your artificial lawn if you\u2019re every unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to\nartificial grass improvements over the years. In general, having a synthetic\nlawn is starting to seem like a much better option than it ever has. Maybe it\u2019s worth looking into.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial grass. It\u2019s one of those things that many gardeners have been trained to look down upon as not only a form of \u2018cheating\u2019 but as a poor substitute for the real thing. 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