GARDEN DESIGN
NATURAL VS ARTIFICIAL TURF
The debate between natural vs artificial turf is longstanding, with one of the most common reasons for artificial grass being superior is to cut down on maintenance in the garden.
It’ s understandable, especially today- not everyone is a keen gardener and wants to spend what little free time they have pushing a lawn mower up and down the garden!
However, as natural turf suppliers, we admittedly may be slightly biased but we’ re not convinced that this reason alone outweighs the benefits of natural grass.
Aesthetics When it comes to choosing a new lawn, one of the most important things to consider is how it’ s going to look.
Artificial grass comes in all sorts of varieties and, honestly, some are very good quality. However, can it ever really compete with the look and feel of real grass? The fine, soft blades of real grass coupled with the lush green appearance makes for a lawn that’ s the envy of your neighbours! If you’ ve got kids or pets playing on your lawn, you can also be assured knowing that the soft feel of real turf is a great, bouncy base for increased foot traffic.
You can also get natural variations in colour, texture and length from natural grass which helps make your green space feel well-rounded and authentic. As the seasons change, your lawn will too, giving you a dynamic, ever-changing space. Turf also offers more design choice, with the freedom to mow to your desired length or make your space your own with pathways or flower beds. Plus, the smell of freshly cut grass speaks for itself …
Maintenance One of the biggest appeals of artificial turf is how quick you can get results, but laying real turf isn’ t as much of a time-consuming process as you might think. Especially if you’ re using turf rolls( rather than growing a lawn from seed) you can have a garden that’ s ready to go in as little as 2 weeks in the right growing conditions.
Admittedly, real turf will no doubt require more maintenance with mowing, weed removal and basic lawn care. Many choose artificial grass for this very reason: a lovely garden with none of the hassle.
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