Artificial Grass FAQs

Yes, we are fully licensed. We hold all the required and necessary licenses for a landscaping company.

We have the highest percentage of certified landscapers in the country. We also have a certified snow professional staff.

We try to schedule our business clients early in the week and our residential clients are scheduled Tuesday through Friday.

Anyone who truly wants a nice landscape and knows the true value of caring for a beautiful home and property.

Quality artificial grass has tiny drainage holes in the base so as long as the water that drains through has somewhere to go your deck will be fine.

High quality artificial grass with the porous base mentioned above will not do any harm to tree roots.

As long as the base is properly prepared artificial grass should not settle.

No. Artificial grass is typically safer for dogs to chew on than real grass that has been treated with pesticides and fertilizers.

Most artificial grass comes with at least a 10 year warranty. However, if the artificial lawn is not subjected to heavy traffic it will likely last twice as long.

Some rabbits will chew on almost anything. However, most rabbits identify food by smell and so are inclined to ignore artificial grass.

Chickens will not typically have any interest in eating artificial grass.

No. In fact many people who keep chickens are using artificial grass for poultry runs. It’s extremely durable and can be washed with a garden hose.

It depends entirely on the manufacturer and the quality of the product.

Doggie wear and tear typically has little effect on artificial grass.

No. Artificial grass is virtually invulnerable to chlorine damage and is fast becoming a poolside favourite.

Trying to clean your artificial grass with undiluted bleach could end up damaging it. If you must use bleach to clean make sure it is well diluted.

Roundup or any other weed killer should be perfectly fine to use on artificial grass. Just be careful your pets don’t chew on the treated weeds.

No. In fact artificial grass makes a great choice for under the trampoline where the sun cannot reach.

Cascade Elite is generally considered to be the best artificial grass on the market.

Different dogs will react to the same artificial grass in different ways. So it’s impossible to say X or Y grass is best for dogs.

Again, Cascade Elite has gained a reputation for not only feeling lush and realistic but looking the part as well.

Most all high-quality artificial grasses are outstanding values that should last many years. Just be wary of cheap products without porous backings.

In order to prevent weeds from taking root beneath your artificial grass you should install a geotextile membrane.

Any of the top brands of artificial grass should serve a UK homeowner well for years to come.

Yes. The most important things to remember are to seal any cracks, repair any gaps and make sure the surface is completely clean.

No. There is absolutely no scientific proof that artificial grass poses any kind of health hazard to humans.

Absolutely. If you have bare spots on your lawn that need help laying down artificial grass on top of soil is an easy DIY job.

No. But it can melt. As such you need to be careful when barbequing in the yard if you have an artificial lawn.

Yes. You simply need to take a bit of extra care when installing the base layers.

Artificial grass is a popular choice for decking. People are especially fond of putting it atop older decks.

Great strides have been made in artificial grass composition and as a result artificial grass is much easier to recycle today than it used to be.

Yes. The key is in making sure there are no gaps or cracks and that the surface is properly cleaned prior to installation.

In most cases, yes. To patch damaged sections of artificial grass you should be sure to use the same dye lot as the grass you are repairing.

O f course. Artificial grass is designed to be exposed directly to the weather all year round.

Yes. The important thing is to ensure the surface is thoroughly cleaned and free of cracks and gaps.

Again, yes. Although with flagstone there may be more prep work involved filling cracks and gaps and levelling the surface.

In theory yes. But you need to take extreme care not to suck up the infill or pull the artificial grass away from the base.

Blades are typically made from sheets of polypropylene or nylon and attached to a base often made of rubber compounds or polyester foam.

Surface preparation is key with artificial grass installation and involves making sure all gaps and cracks are sealed and the surface is completely clean.

Artificial grass can be easily cleaned by spraying it down with a common garden hose.

Artificial grass is easy to maintain just brush it with a push broom, use a leaf blower to remove leaves in the fall and wash it occasionally with garden hose.

Make sure the area is clear of weeds and that the soil under the grass will drain well. Then add a border, weed barrier and base beneath the artificial grass.

There are a number of commercially available cleaners you can use to clean dog urine and the smell from your artificial grass.

Joining sections of artificial grass is easily done using joining tape. The important thing is to maintain spacing between the beads.

Depending on how uneven the concrete is it may need to be flattened first. Otherwise clean the surface and repair all cracks and gaps.

Absolutely. In fact it’s likely much safer than real grass that has been treated with chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Artificial grass will provide your property with a tons of curb appeal and save you from endless lawn maintenance. Is that worth it to you? Only you can decide.

Most high quality artificial grasses are very soft and extremely comfortable to walk on.

Artificial grass can be laid on soil, concrete, asphalt, wood and more and on flat surfaces, rolling surfaces or hillsides.

The infill is an element - often sand - that is used between the blades of artificial grass and which enables them to stand upright.

Artificial grass carpet is artificial grass without the infill. It is much lighter and can be laid down, moved and re-laid anywhere, including indoors.

Artificial grass is used in backyards, parks, sports stadiums, miniature golf courses, decks, airports and more.

Artificial grass tape is used to join two sections of artificial grass.

Sometimes nothing more than adhesive. Other times, as when installing on soil, the underlying surface will need to be extensively prepared.

A silica sand or a sand that is coated with acrylic are the most common types of sand used in artificial grass as neither absorbs moisture.

Artificial grass is cleaned using a push broom, leaf blower or garden hose.

Some artificial grass manufacturers, many resellers, landscaping contractors and DIY inclined homeowners can all install artificial grass.

A quick Internet search will reveal that there are a number of artificial grass manufacturers today ranging from large corporations to small boutique makers.