User blog:Synlawn/Artificial lawn – Living Long and Prospering

There’s no denying that modern artificial grass has come a very long way from its origin in the form of Astro-turf. It now comes in a vast array of designs, colours, lengths and textures, ensuring that the right type of product is out there to suit everyone’s needs. The construction quality of these products in particular, have really helped put this material to use in many homes across the globe.

With the obvious benefit of looking great all year round, and not requiring to be watered, weeded, fertilised or mowed, there are also numerous other benefits which you may never have considered. Some of these unique benefits are listed below

-         Non-toxic and safe to both children and pets - Most people don’t deliberately eat dirt, but it gives great peace of mind knowing that even if some artificial grass was somehow consumed that it wouldn’t be dangerous to your loved ones. Most quality products are designed from discarded sugar cane husks.

-         Cost effective - If you take into consideration the costs of growing, moving, watering, weeding, seeding, fertiliser, pesticides and maintenance time, the cost of synthetic grass over time is significantly cheaper.

-         Protection from the elements - With considerable improvements in its durability, artificial grass is made tough to withstand most things that you can throw at it. From sports cleats to cars, as long as you pick the right type of grass to suit your needs it should last a long time. It also has strong resistance to water (and flooding) and UV radiation.

-         Impact protection - Artificial grasses when laid by professionals will often have an underlay installed which is designed to absorb impact from falls as well as the strain put on your joints when running.

-         No more puddles or muddy patches - If you have areas of your yard which are uneven or compacted from heavy foot traffic, laying synthetic grass will make it safer for you to walk around and help keep the mud out of your house too. If the muddy patches were created by your dog, these will no longer be an issue too!

So if you’ve decided that all these benefits have made you decide that you want to install synthetic lawn in your home, then you probably would want to ensure that it lasts you as long as possible. While it is extremely durable, it’s not 100% bulletproof especially if it is treated poorly and not cared for. Below are a few simple points on how to make that lawn last a lifetime!

Remove Debris

If trees drop leaves and flowers in your yard it’s worth sweeping these up, before they sit for long enough to decompose, as this could allow mould to set in. If it’s lighter debris such as pollen or dust, you can hose this down or wait for some rain to wash it away!

Use of Weed Killers.

Applying a weed spay at least once a year especially in areas around the edges will prevent any weeds or moss that might be trying to grow on or through your lawn.

Animal dumplings

If you have a dog or cat that likes leaving presents on your lawn, pick them up when possible to prevent any smell setting in. If their consistency is less than solid, remove with warm water and some dish washing detergent. Then hose down afterwards. For persisting smells, there are plenty of deodoriser products designed especially for synthetic grass which are widely available.

Other accidental stains

If you have an accident with something like food from a bbq or even cooking oil & grease there are ways to clean these. We always recommend to start with warm detergent water, and if it persists try applying some mineral spirits to break it down before applying warm water.