GARDEN DESIGN
BENEFITS OF ADDING ARTIFICIAL TURF
of being pristine not just in the summer months but all year round . This means you can utilise your small garden area with minimal effort , minimal upkeep , and minimal stress .
“ This then provides the ideal foundation to add in complementary landscaping and decorative features with the artificial grass underpinning the whole aesthetic , such as planters or decking . Having a small outdoor space , such as a terrace or courtyard , doesn ’ t mean you have to compromise on usability , and artificial lawn is a great , versatile and easy solution to achieving the ideal garden .
“ Additionally , people aren ’ t aware that they can be kind to wildlife too . Beneath the lawn a habitat is created for animals such as worms to thrive , and to add back to the environment we often surround the artificial grass with flower beds , adding a splash of colour and providing for the insects and bees .”
Comments from Adrian Buttress , managing director of PermaLawn on the benefits of adding artificial turfs into gardens to create a clean and minimal maintenance area , as well as the best practices and tools needed to install .
What are the advantages of turf ? “ Artificial lawns hit the sweet spot in between form and function . If you have a garden that is limited in space , adding in an astroturf is a quick and easy way to add some class , elegance , and greenery to an otherwise small and unusable area . “ Likewise , not everyone has time or enjoys garden maintenance , but still wants to benefit from their outdoor space . The level of input required by the homeowner or tenants once an artificial lawn is laid is next to nothing and has the added bonus
What equipment do you need ? “ Before you start laying your new artificial grass , you must first correctly prepare the ground where your new grass will be laid . To do this some basic tools you will need is a shovel or spade , rake , and Stanley knife or precision scissors . Some less common tools also include a wacker plate - also called a vibrating plate and plate compactor or a ‘ vib ’ plate – which are available from a large selection of local tool hire companies for a relatively low cost .
“ Also preferred is a turf cutter – which can you hire too This isn ’ t necessary for creating your new lawn but will save you many hours of labour-intensive work removing your current natural grass .”
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