Synthetic Turf London – How Artificial Grass Frees Up Space

A clutter free garden with healthy grass is every gardener’s dream: having lush, green, weed free terraces and perfectly shaped lawns creates an instantly calm environment and an outdoor space to be proud of. If you have a small city garden, however, this can be very difficult to achieve, especially if you don’t have room to store the various equipment and fertilisers needed to make the ideal grounds.

It is possible to get round this problem in number of ways…

One option is to create a paved, courtyard garden with a few potted flowers, shrubs and climbing plants for colour. This looks very effective, but it means that you forfeit a soft lawn to walk on, and you still need space for tools to maintain your plants.

Another option is to create a minimalist landscaped lawned area with a central feature such as a sculpture, small pond or waterfall. Again, this requires space to store garden tools. A further problem is that real grass is not always practical as some city gardens as don’t get enough sunlight to achieve a healthy lawn.

So what’s the solution?

Synthetic turf is the ideal solution for a small, London garden as you can be as creative as you like with your garden and you don’t have to worry about maintaining it as fake grass keeps the appearance of a healthy looking lawn, all year round.

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Here are just some of the ways artificial grass saves on space (and money too):

No Mowers – Fake grass won’t ever require mowing so you don’t need to buy or store a bulky mower, or trail it through the house to get to your front or back garden (some terraced properties have limited access to rear gardens).

No Sprinklers or Hoses – Real grass needs watering to keep it healthy, but with fake grass, you won’t need hoses or sprinkler systems. Instead, a simple watering can will do which you can use to water your potted plants, hanging baskets or flower beds.

No Tools – Fake grass doesn’t require any maintenance, so you don’t need to trim the edges or dig out weeds. In fact the only tools you need are to look after your plants – and you can probably store these in a small basket in your home.

No Fertilisers or Weed Killers – Keeping your lawn in tip-top shape requires fertilisers and weed killers as well as tools. However, you won’t need any of these if you have artificial turf – just think of the money you can save over the lifetime of your lawn!

No Shed – If you have real grass and have invested in all of the above, you will need somewhere to store all this. Although small sheds are available, they are still bulky in size and can ruin the aesthetics of your garden. Another option is to store tools indoors, but again you need the space for it; and if you have a young family, keeping tools, fertilisers and weed killers indoors can pose a potential hazard.

It all Equals More Room…

Without the need for any of the above, you can be as creative as you like with your synthetic turf as it gives you more room to create a stunning outdoor space with a garden feature, eating area and/or children’s play area. Just talk to our experts at Dayco Artificial Grass to discuss your requirements. With synthetic turf you can enjoy your London garden all the more!

Fake Grass London – The Ideal Turf for Outdoor Swimming Pools

If you have a private outdoor pool (or are responsible for managing one) maintaining a natural grassed area surrounding it can be a huge headache. This article looks at the common problems associated with real turf beside swimming pools, paddling pools and hot tubs – and how fake grass provides the perfect solution.

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Chemical Spillages

Although chlorine in pool water won’t cause natural turf any harm because it is diluted, if you spill pool chemicals directly onto your lawn this will affect grass growth as the chemicals prevent nutrients being extracted from the soil. If you do accidently drop chemicals such as neat chlorine onto the lawn, the best thing to do is to water the grass straight away to dilute the spillage and stop the grass being killed off.

Solution – Dayco synthetic turf is chlorine resistant, so it presents the perfect choice for outdoor pools, paddling pools and leisure centres.

Weed Growth

Even if the grass isn’t directly next to the pool, the turf surrounding it can be ruined by water spray from swimmers jumping or splashing about in the pool. If the grass gets too saturated it can promote moss and weed growth which makes grass look unsightly.

Solution – Weeds can’t grow in artificial grass as the roots can’t break through the backing to survive, so your lawn keeps its looks and you don’t have to spend time weeding.

Insects

Saturated grass attracts more insects which is not only off-putting for swimmers (biting insects will be attracted to exposed flesh), but these bugs can also damage your lawn. Insects that thrive in wet grass in the UK include leather jackets (crane flies in the caterpillar stage that attack grass roots), millipedes, cluster flies, beetles, gnats, midges and mosquitoes. It will also attract molluscs such as slugs and snails – and none of these are fun to have around the pool, especially if you are walking barefoot!

Solution – Although you will find some insects in artificial lawns, it doesn’t produce the kind of environment they like to inhabit. However, insects are attracted to garden debris, so you still need to rake the grass to rid it of fallen leaves in autumn.

Fertilisers in Pool

If nitrogen from the lawn fertiliser gets in the pool water (from swimmers going from the lawn into the pool), it can react with the chlorine and prevent it disinfecting the pool. In the long run it could turn the pool a murky and uninviting green colour.

Solution – As artificial turf doesn’t require any fertilising, your pool will look clear and inviting on the sunniest of days.

According to estate agents, the majority of house hunters decide on whether to buy a property before they walk through the door – it just goes to show that a pristine front lawn can make all the difference!

An added benefit is that not just house buyers will admire an immaculate front lawn, but passersby too. So a property of this quality could spark immediate interest when the ‘for sale’ board goes up.

Without a doubt, first thoughts count, so a shabby front garden not only gives a poor (and often undeserved) impression of the indoors, but it also reflects badly on the street itself. This is one of the reasons why some property developers decide on imitation grass for their show home gardens – it looks immaculate, doesn’t require maintenance and inspires people to want to live in the area.

Even if you are not selling your home, there’s a lot to be said about an attractive front lawn. Here’s Dayco’s guide on how to improve your property’s kerb appeal, including how fake grass can make an immediate difference.

Install Artificial Grass – If you are renovating your home or have just moved into a new one, this is the ideal opportunity to redesign your garden. The good news is that if you are starting your garden from scratch, with artificial grass you can be more creative in your design – as you don’t have to mow difficult to reach areas. A top tip is to create a garden in keeping with your property, such as a contemporary garden for a modern home, or a traditional garden for an older style property.

Our team at Dayco manage hundreds of projects a year and will help you create the perfect lawn. Just contact us on 0208 449 8413 or click here to find out more about the types of imitation grass products we have available. Synthetic turf also presents the ideal alternative to grass for back gardens of smaller properties, such as terraced houses or cottages where you don’t want to trail a lawn mower through the house.

Here are four more ways to improve kerb appeal:

Replace or Repair Damaged Fencing – If a garden is surrounded by fencing, just one broken fence panel will ruin the whole look of the garden. Fencing not only defines boundaries, but it also increases privacy and security.

One panel is easy to fix; but if your garden fencing looks tired and in need of a makeover, it may be time to think about installing new fencing. Picket fencing on a front garden will show your artificial grass installation to best effect.

Put Pots or Hanging Baskets Out – Even the smallest of gardens look fantastic with an injection of colour or foliage. Two decorative trees placed either side of the front door will give your garden a contemporary, Zen look. Or, for a more traditional feel, hanging baskets look amazing in full bloom. In the right place, pots and hanging baskets will enhance the look of your artificial turf.

Declutter – Toys strewn about the garden or car parts on your front lawn isn’t a good look – yet it’s the simplest – and cheapest – thing to fix. Whether you are selling your home or not, it’s always a good idea to clear garden clutter or children’s toys from sight – and it just takes minutes to do.

If you haven’t the room to store garden clutter inside, small wooden sheds are fairly low cost and will take up limited room.

Hide the Bins – Bins are never an attractive feature for a front garden, but keeping them out of sight can be a real problem, especially now that most homes have three bins: for general household waste, recycling and garden waste. While they have to be on display for collection on certain days of the week, at other times they can be stored in purpose built, 3-sided wooden sheds to keep them hidden from view.

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