Artificial Grass Buyer's Guide

Artificial grass is a clean, low-maintenance alternative to natural lawn. Use this guide to choose the right type and prepare your space.

Where it works well

Artificial grass suits balconies, terraces, gardens, schools, hotels, cafes and children's play areas. It stays green without regular watering or mowing.

Choosing pile height

Pile height is the length of the grass blades. As a rule of thumb:

• Around 25mm: a neat, low look for busy areas, balconies and tight spaces.
• Around 35mm: a balanced, natural look for most homes.
• Around 50mm: a fuller, lush lawn feel for decorative areas.

See the options on our artificial grass page, or ask us to show samples.

Prepare the base

• The surface should be clean, firm and level before installation.
• On terraces and balconies, make sure water can drain away freely.
• Garden areas may need a compacted base so the surface stays even over time.

Measure the area

Note the length and width of each area and any curves or corners. Share photos and approximate measurements with us and we can advise on quantity and cutting, or visit your site to measure.

Care and maintenance

• Brush the surface occasionally to keep blades upright.
• Remove leaves and debris, and rinse off dust with water.
• Like most synthetic surfaces, it can feel warm in strong afternoon sun, so shade or a quick rinse helps in hot weather.