No more muddy feet

(PRESS RELEASE)

Following one of our driest ever Septembers, we now have to deal with the wet and cold of autumn and winter when growth of a natural lawn will be nil or very limited at best. If you are left frustrated with the state of your lawn and your children or pets are continuing to bring the mud into the house, then now is the time to consider an artificial lawn. Most people are now familiar with the prediction of longer, hotter summers as an inevitable result of climate change and global warming and, indeed, some people might welcome the prospect with visions of enjoying the outdoors more, but such a change in our weather could have serious consequences for our gardens. Everything from hedges to plants, trees and the traditional British lawn will face a battle for survival if water becomes scarcer, summers become drier and winters become wetter. Many people are already concerned about having to use pesticides to keep their lawns looking green throughout the year but warmer, drier summers and wetter winters will make lawn maintenance even more difficult. An artificial lawn may well be the answer - you'll save on water and pesticides and yellow patches in the grass during the summer months will be a thing of the past. Wetter winters too will be much more bearable knowing that your children are safe to play in the garden come rain or shine without mud from the lawn finding its way into the house. Your browser may not support display of this image. “This has been an all too common scenario for many of our customers”, says Greg Hill, Marketing Director for Sow Green. “Some customers have spent a lot of money on re-turfing trying to persevere with their natural lawn, but with little success and so a Sow Green artificial lawn has been chosen to replace their natural one. It is often a practical solution because of the high durability and fantastic quality, so the kids can play sports, games and activities outside and the pets run around and then return to the house with their shoes or paws mud-free. Artificial grass has the appearance of a perfectly maintained lawn, in all seasons. It also solves the problem of shadowy corners, roof patios and areas around swimming pools, all the places where natural grass finds it hard to grow, if at all. Artificial grass is also made of environmentally friendly products which can be safely used by everyone including pets. For further information, please contact Sow Green on: 0845 621 7000 or visit www.sow-green.co.uk

Sorry Dan I have to disagree with you. I do fully respect your views and it is true that to the die hard lawn experts nothing can compare to the real thing myself included. However for some people it is a happy comprise, take for example the disabled / pensioner who can no longer look after their lawn and just want a small “green area” so that their young grandchildren can play on. Another one of my clients, a farmer wanted the decking surrounding his swimming pool covered.

There is a place for fake lawns, they may not be to everyone’s taste and agree that there are some issues with their green credentials but on the flip side, how much spraying of toxic pesticides do you pump out every year and not to mention the watering of lawns – water is a precious resource!

Fake lawns are just one alternative to turf and I for one wouldn’t dismiss it outright.

www.fake-lawns.co.uk

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Graeme @ BGS October 23, 2009 at 6:50am

Sorry Dan I have to disagree with you. I do fully respect your views and it is true that to the die hard lawn experts nothing can compare to the real thing myself included. However for some people it is a happy comprise, take for example the disabled / pensioner who can no longer look after their lawn and just want a small “green area” so that their young grandchildren can play on. Another one of my clients, a farmer wanted the decking surrounding his swimming pool covered.

There is a place for fake lawns, they may not be to everyone’s taste and agree that there are some issues with their green credentials but on the flip side, how much spraying of toxic pesticides do you pump out every year and not to mention the watering of lawns – water is a precious resource!

Fake lawns are just one alternative to turf and I for one wouldn’t dismiss it outright.

www.fake-lawns.co.uk
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Phil Voice October 23, 2009 at 6:57am

A few years ago Dan, I might have agreed with you (I am a qualified Greenkeeper and I love nothing more than to see a well kept sward). I agree with Graeme too.

...and this is from a fella who has made grass his life's work.

"I am into lawns and their care but I have to admit that artificial lawns do have their place in some gardens although I hate to say it!"
Lawncare-4u.co.uk October 23, 2009 at 1:16pm

I hate it , but can see where there is a 'need' that they would benefit the 'customer' .
Graeme @ BGS October 23, 2009 at 5:45pm

Robin Ainsworth said:
I hate it , but can see where there is a 'need' that they would benefit the 'customer' .

It's a bit like marmite - Love it or dislike it. Each to their own.

Funny but had three requests for quotes today but I reckon on one of them real turf would be a better option and I wouldn't have any problems advising the client of such.
Graeme @ BGS October 23, 2009 at 7:36pm

When you are talking £40 per m2 for the top of the range fake lawn and that is just to supply you only tend to get serious enquiries and people think very hard about how best to spend their money. As I keep saying it is not for everyone or every situation but when done correctly it is stunning.
Kieran Ray October 24, 2009 at 11:18pm

I have instaled artificial turf a few times, I personaly would never have the stuff I like the smell of cut grass too much, but if the situation and customer warrents it then I dont mind it. Such as on one occasion the womans was disabled but still wanted a green area in her back garden, she wanted artificial turf so thats what she got.

Did you see the woman in the press resently, She enterd her local best looking garden competition and won, She started to get hate mail and abuse as she hade a fake lawn and the other competitors said it wasn't on! Aparently it was a cheep option just to throw a green plastic mat over her shabby lawn!!!
Graeme @ BGS November 16, 2009 at 8:21am

Received a phone call the other day from a client who we installed an artificial lawn. Rear garden was a bog and would flood after light rain. Quick phone call to say that with all the rain we have had the garden didn't flood and children were out side playing. Happy customer
Kerrie John-The garden design Co November 16, 2009 at 6:20pm

Graeme @ The BGS Group said:
Received a phone call the other day from a client who we installed an artificial lawn. Rear garden was a bog and would flood after light rain. Quick phone call to say that with all the rain we have had the garden didn't flood and children were out side playing. Happy customer

Hi Graeme,
Although not convinced by artificial anything am open to suggestion. If it means that eight paws don't need to be wiped about a million times a day would like to find out more. Could you send sample/s?
Graeme @ BGS November 17, 2009 at 7:56am

Kerrie the top of the range artificial lawns would be too good to use. Saying that there are a number of products that are suitable but in my view you tend to loose the visual appeal so it would have to be a trade off between looks and practicality.

Saying that I know of one person who spent £15K on having their artificial lawns laid just for his prized dog!

I will PM you some details.
Kerrie John-The garden design Co November 17, 2009 at 4:59pm

Graeme @ The BGS Group said:
Kerrie the top of the range artificial lawns would be too good to use. Saying that there are a number of products that are suitable but in my view you tend to loose the visual appeal so it would have to be a trade off between looks and practicality.

Saying that I know of one person who spent £15K on having their artificial lawns laid just for his prized dog!

I will PM you some details.

Thanks Graeme, will look out for mail.