Artificial Grass

You will need to put a base layer of crushed stone, gravel, or compacted soil as a sub base when laying artificial turf. The sub base stabilises the fake turf and helps it drain effectively.

We recommend adding between 50mm and 100mm of sub base, followed by 20-30mm of sharp sand. You can then use either a weed membrane, shockpad underlay, or both on top for extra protection, followed by your chosen artificial grass.

You can read more in our extensive guide on what goes under artificial grass?

Yes, using an underlay for artificial grass on concrete is recommended. It helps provide additional cushioning, improves drainage, and enhances the overall comfort and feel of your artificial grass surface.

Our cheapest artificial turf is £4.99 per square metre, and our most expensive artificial grass is £25.99 per square metre. However, for the total cost of an artificial lawn, you will need to take installation charges, base materials, weed membranes, and adhesives or fixings into account.

Check out our full pricing guide here.

Absolutely! Artificial Grass Direct specialises in installations on various surfaces, including concrete. With the right preparation and installation techniques, we can transform concrete areas into lush, green spaces.

The best way to lay artificial grass depends upon the surface onto which you are laying it. You can visit our full guide on how to lay artificial grass here. It has a step-by-step guide as well as answers on how different surfaces change how you might approach the task.

If trying it yourself isn’t for you and you’d much rather get an experienced team in to help you, Artificial Grass Direct provides an installation service and we’d be happy to step in and help, give us a call today for more info: 01772629654.

When properly maintained and cared for, artificial grass can last for around 20 years. However, it’s important to remember that certain factors such as blade material, backing bond, usage, and installation methods can reduce or extend this lifespan. We have a dedicated blog post exploring the lifespan of artificial grass which you can read now.

Yes, you can install artificial grass on soil. Proper preparation, including the use of a weed membrane and suitable base materials, ensures a stable and effective installation.

Our artificial turf is non-toxic and synthetic-free, making it extremely suitable and safe for dogs and other pets. It also has excellent drainage to prevent staining, and antimicrobial protection for odour control. With artificial grass, you won’t need to use any pesticides and it also has an oval-shaped grass blade for your four-legged friend’s comfort and safety.

For complete peace of mind, read our blog on the subject of whether artificial grass is good for dogs.

Yes, you can put weed killer on synthetic turf but only if it is water-based and non-toxic. Also, fake grass is quite resistant to weeds so you shouldn’t need to use a weed killer, especially if you’ve used our guide on laying your turf.

If you use a different type of weed killer, then the synthetic fibres and backing of your fake grass could degrade or disintegrate. We also recommend adding a weed membrane when laying your turf to prevent weed growth.

Yes, artificial grass can get hot when in direct sunlight. As fake grass is made from synthetic materials, it can easily absorb and hold onto heat. Our pet friendly artificial grass is designed to counter this: It has a lighter colour shade, a lower pile height, and wide-shaped blades to reduce the surface temperature of the grass for dogs.

Brushing and rinsing with water is usually enough to keep artificial grass clean and presentable.