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A lawngarden or yard may be transformed with the help of artificial turf and artificial grass.

Are you thinking of giving your garden a bit of an overhaul ready for the summer months? In this blog, you will find some ideas for your garden whether you are thinking of changing the whole area or just looking to make a few improvements!

You should never lay artificial grass directly on top of existing grass or bare dirt.

Artificial grass is an option for those looking for a low maintenance easy solution for your family garden.  Giving your outdoor space a new lease of life and looking good all year round!  As well as being pet-friendly, it is also UV protected. And as you won’t need a lawnmower or hedge trimmer, it means you might even be able to create more space in your garden by getting rid of your shed!  Find out more in this blog about artificial grass.

Can Artificial Grass be “Patched” into a Natural Lawn?

If you’re searching for a black-and-white answer to whether it’s physically possible to mix and match artificial and real grass, there’s no reason why this can’t be achieved. Synthetic turf provides a versatile solution in which areas of all shapes and sizes can be covered, and it can be installed without an obvious seam between artificial and natural lawns.

Should Artificial Grass be “Patched” into a Natural Lawn?

Whether the mixing and matching of artificial and natural grass can be done is different to the question of whether it should be done. Although synthetic turf is incredibly realistic, it almost certainly won’t match your natural lawn perfectly. This is because natural lawns are directly affected by growing conditions and maintenance measures, meaning it’s nearly impossible to keep every stretch of natural turf looking identical. For this reason, we wouldn’t suggest mixing and matching artificial and real grass, as we can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to mask the presence of the synthetic patch.

Can Artificial Grass be Laid Next to Real Turf?

Although we don’t advise you to lay artificial grass within your real turf, laying the two surfaces next to one another might be something you’d like to consider. Sectioning your garden into “zones” is one of the best ways you can maximise your outdoor space, and having two sets of terrains is an ideal way of creating zones. We recommend installing an edge, separating the natural from the artificial grass so that the natural grass can be mowed and maintained with no risk of damaging the artificial grass.

Real Grass vs Artificial Grass for Sport

When it comes to artificial grass vs real grass for football, synthetic turf is the clear winner. Not only are artificial sports areas able to overcome all climate conditions, but they’re also more durable and require less maintenance than real grass.

Similarly, the safety of players is easier to assure on synthetic turf, as there are fewer lumps and bumps to trip over, as well as less mud to slip on. In addition to the minimised risk of injury, artificial grass is also installed with shock pads to absorb the impact of any falls that may occur.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of artificial grass from a sports perspective is its versatility; from football to tennis, almost anything can be played on these surfaces.

View our Active Lawn here.

Cost of Artificial Grass vs Real Grass

It can’t be denied that the installation costs of artificial grass are higher than that of natural grass; however, the maintenance costs incurred by a real lawn can really strain your pocket. Not only do you have to pay out extortionate amounts of money to care for natural turf, but there’s no guarantee that real grass will grow adequately in your garden. Regardless of your garden’s location and your gardening expertise, you can rest assured that an artificial lawn will look great all year round. As a result, synthetic grass is much better value for money.

Pots and Planters for Stunning Front Garden

Using a variety of different-sized pots and planters is a great way to dress your garden, porch, terrace, or patio.  From modern to country styles, you can embellish your space in any way you like as there are so many colours and sizes available online or on the High Street.  If you get a pot made of fibre stone, fibre clay, polystone, or plastic; these can survive the outside elements at any time of year!  Click here for our ideas.

Decking

Composite decking is proving to be very popular due to being weather-resistant, durable and available in a large variety of colours.  It is a low-maintenance choice as it is stain resistant, easy to clean and it won’t splinter or rot.

Composite deck boards are made from a mixture of wood fibres and plastic resin, moulded to create a much harder-wearing and longer-lasting decking board.  The result is an incredibly robust finish, capable of daily wear, without the regular maintenance requirement associated with traditional wood decking.  As the product is moulded, the wood polymer composite provides a fantastic slip-resistant surface that offers either a natural-looking wood grain or a grooved plank finish.  Click here for some decking ideas.

Real Grass vs Artificial Grass for Dogs

One of the biggest concerns for pet owners when contemplating whether to install a synthetic lawn is how this will impact their furry friend. Well, you’ll be glad to learn that pets tend to take to artificial grass very quickly, much like if you recarpet a room in the house. What’s more, a synthetic lawn looks and feels almost identical to a natural one; it just won’t have that natural smell, and your pooch won’t be able to dig it up and make mud.

If you have a small dog, you may find that they actually prefer artificial grass, as it won’t become overgrown and leave them feeling overwhelmed. Similarly, you won’t have to pry through overgrown blades to find your dog’s “business” to scoop up.

Last but not least, a synthetic lawn can cope with pets’ habits better than a natural lawn. For instance, pets tend to have a favourite lounging spot. On a natural lawn, grass would struggle to grow in this area, whereas artificial grass will spring back even after being regularly compacted. Not only do pets have a favourite lounging spot, but they also have a favourite toilet area. Natural turf can stunt the growth of the grass; however, on synthetic turf, the area can be regularly scrubbed to maintain your garden’s hygiene.

View our Grass and accessories here.

Do you need to put the stone under artificial grass?

Apply a thin layer of crushed granite stone or any other crushed stone aggregate after levelling out the ground to consolidate.

Enhance Your Garden with Artificial lawn SayGrass Company

Here at Artificial lawn SayGrass Company, we’re dedicated to providing our customers with a year-round solution that lasts over 10 years in most cases.

Contact us to learn more.

You may also find these articles helpful:

Which is the best artificial turf for me

How to lay artificial grass

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Georgiana Caraiman
5.0
19 November 2023

Trustworthy

So happy with our new lawn, From the quote to the finished lawn, these guys are professional throughout. Great time keeping, friendly and know what they are doing. They explained what they was doing all the way through the installation of the artificial grass. Nitii was very patient when we kept asking for additions or changing our minds throughout the project. They really do go the extra mile !!! It looks perfect and the children can’t wait to get outside. It’s been a pleasure working with Saygrass and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them for any job. Thanks Nitii we love it !!!!

customer
5.0
13 November 2023

The best workers and the best…

The best workers and the best company!!! They did the amazing grass in my garden, very quick and tidy.

Mr Rafael Chaves
5.0
10 November 2023

Genuinely I cannot make one single…

Genuinely I cannot make one single complain about this company. Genuine, honest, and professional people from start to the end. The quality of the grass is just outstanding, and the customer service went far and beyond to ensure I got what I asked for, I cannot recommend you enough. Amazing work, thank you so much Neeru for your hospitality throughout. Very helpful !

Mark Christmas
5.0
9 October 2023

Survey with a smile

Elly from saygrass was a complete delight. Very professional & knowledgeable. A great service and all done with a smile.

Tyronehouse Natashahouse
5.0
7 October 2023

Really good service

Really good service, nit was a true proffessional I've recommended them to all friends and family. Ellee was also really helpful too. Thanks again Say grass

Ron Dorey
5.0
5 October 2023

Excellence

The two gentlemen who carried out the work required and the Surveyor, excellent team.Also for the management team for allowing it. Saygrass does what it says on the box.If you want artificial grass laid properly contact saygrass.co.uk

Manuela Angelini
5.0
30 September 2023

I had my decking replace in the garden

I had my decking replace in the garden, the team worked really hard ,and they did a great job. They were on time, all what was communicate was done. I did not like my colour paint of the decking as was too light eventhough was a dark oak,however they offer to repaint again with a darker colour. I will choose them again if need it.

Longie
4.0
30 August 2023

Excellent service very professional and…

Excellent service very professional and tidy I’m very happy with my new garden thank you I would recommend

Ada Alexandra A
5.0
25 August 2023

Excellent services

From the very first consultation to the final touches, my experience with SayGrass Artificial Grass Company has been nothing short of remarkable. The grass they've installed feels incredibly natural, almost indistinguishable from real grass. It's lush, vibrant, and soft underfoot. My children and pets have taken an instant liking to it, and I've noticed they spend much more time outdoors now. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about their work. They listened to my vision, made valuable suggestions, and executed the project flawlessly.

Poonam
5.0
30 July 2023

Very happy with my grass cleaning…

Very happy with my grass cleaning service, staff was very courteous, they took their time in ensuring it was a perfect job, my grass looks great and I will definitely be using you guys again! Thanks again for a great service

Richard Byrne
5.0
26 July 2023

Saygrass delivered high standards and great work

The work is top quality, cannot fault a thing, extremely happy with the work and outcome. 100% recommend for others to you their service from start to finish the work and service they deliver is excellent great price and time frames.

Consumer
5.0
15 July 2023

Very good job in my garden

Very good job in my garden

Sid Koak
5.0
21 June 2023

Great company

Great company, very clean and efficient. Would highly recommend

tracy keown
5.0
4 June 2023

After getting many quotes this company…

After getting many quotes this company came up with the best price. From quotation to final job they have been fantastic! The actual work has been exceptional and I cannot stop staring at my new garden!!

saiyma begum
5.0
15 May 2023

The customer service is brilliant from…

The customer service is brilliant from start to finish. The work is top quality, cannot fault a thing, extremely happy with the work and outcome. 100% recommend for others to you their service. I promise you will be very happy!

nqobile mafohla Oby
5.0
14 May 2023

Outstanding maintenance clean

Outstanding maintenance clean. Cleared all weeds, and washed the grass till new. Will definitely use them again.

Julian Lochrane
5.0
18 April 2023

Relaid my terrace

Relaid my terrace They turned up when they said they would. Stayed until the job was finished and did a good job. So professional and reliable.

Mrs Huggett
5.0
15 April 2023

Very pleased with our grass it looks so…

Very pleased with our grass it looks so real.The men were very professional worked hard in very wet weather & cleaned up everywhere.

View Grass
5.0
4 April 2023

Excellent service

Excellent service. Very reasonable pricing, phenomenal precise work. Highly recommend

Aaron Shohet
5.0
22 March 2023

Konstantin installed Artificial Lawn…

Konstantin installed Artificial Lawn onto my balcony back in August. The job was carried out to the highest order, done with professionalism and the grass was of exceptional quality. I would not hesitate in using Konstantin service again, thank you so much

Cimpoi Bogdan
5.0
15 February 2023

I had my garden totally revamped and…

I had my garden totally revamped and added decking. I contacted the owner of saygrass and has gratefully came and helped me by laying a perfect artificial grass in a very quick and timely manner. Very impressed with the work done and the quality of the grass. would definetely recommend.

Georgiana Caraiman
5.0
4 February 2023
Eva D.
5.0
23 January 2023

Definitely to recommend

The guys have done an amazing job! Quick and efficient, the pricing was very fair! They also gave us some great advice regarding to the work being done. They were very polite and cleaned everything up after themselves and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Plus the end result is stunning and we love our new patio and it’s a great quality job!

Kashman Harris
5.0
13 January 2023

At a little loss for words, spoke with a lovely person call Neeru. The initial conversation was positive, great phone etiquette. Was given an immediate price point as a reference. Upon searching around, they were the cheaper deal by at least 1k! I needed a quick turnaround too, Neeru was able to organise and get everything sorted within a week! Honestly shocked at the incredible speed of service, the people who came to complete the job were cordial, laid floor covers down to protect my floors and even swept up after they were done. Some things are expected, but this whole process has shown me that there are just some bits of class and customer service you can’t put a price on. Will be using them for every bit of Garden work from here on out!

Kristina
5.0
8 January 2023

Do recommend

SayGrass has excellent focus on what customers needs and require. Team is incredibly tidy and do try to finish work ASAP, no messing around what is very important these days. Happy they make my garden look this good. I would definitely recommend 👌

Prisacaru Andrei
5.0
5 January 2023

SayGrass is turning your old boring messy garden in a clean and quality looking garden.

Saygrass has given a bit of life and style to my garden.Price is really good and reflects well in quality.Hardworking team, fast, good communication and leaves your place clean and your garden looking like your own small paradise.Thank you

Erica Owusu Ansah
5.0
9 December 2022

Amazing service received from SayGrass will definitely recommend to friends and love one's. Try them u will never regret it 👍

Sonia Fearon
5.0
5 December 2022

Very professional service, completed driveway on time and to a good standard. Will definitely use their services again.

Cherryl Daley
5.0
1 December 2022

Saygrass provided me with garden fencing and clearance. I was told that it would take two days and they kept their word. I am pleased and happy with the outcome and would gladly use them again as well as recommend them to family and friends.

Sami Birnbaum
5.0
3 October 2022

These guys were incredible! They did the whole job in a day, were very communicative and reliable. They have got to be the go-to company for artificial turf. With over 7 years in the industry they know what they are doing.

Kristina Dereskeviciute
5.0
1 October 2022
Zuzana Stefanikova
5.0
30 September 2022

I would really recommend this service. Friendly staff .Very helpful. I will definitely use this company again :)

Dana Georgiana Caraiman
5.0
30 September 2022

Extremely grateful for the service we have had from you has been impeccable from receiving the free samples right through to your help and advice with installation.Excellent customer service, we couldn't be more pleased with the results. Will most definitely recommend you.Thanks ones again for all your help.

Neeru Kumar
5.0
24 September 2022

Very professional service all round. The installation team arrived on time and worked non stop. They really paid attention to detail which left an immaculate finish. Normally workmen don't clean after themselves but I was impressed that the team left everything very clean and tidy. Very competitive prices for an excellent service. Have already recommended to friends and family!

Liverpool YNWA
5.0
22 September 2022

The team were attentive to detail, friendly, and efficient. The installation was completed by day 2 and the team was very proficient. I am very pleased with the end outcome, and the soft grass that was chosen looks excellent. I would like to thank Saygrass for transforming the garden and to give them the highest recommendation. Overall, it was a great experience with top service and installation.

Andrei Pintilie
5.0
22 September 2022
Kosty
5.0
17 September 2022

Amazing service ,best installer's In London