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How can the different Permagrass products be used? | Artificial grass and pets | How long does it last? | Sand infill grasses | Does artificial grass cause friction burns? | Natural-looking grass | Can artificial grass be left outside all year round? | Can I buy a carpet of artificial grass and roll it out when needed? | Artificial grass on decking | Will weeds grow through my artificial lawn? | What artificial grass do you recommend for home football pitches, play areas and putting practice? | What artifical grass do you recommend for hard surfaces like pool surrounds?

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How can the different Permagrass products be used?

Artificial lawn for dogs

Verdeturf is particularly ideal where there have previously been problems with dogs digging or soiling a natural lawn.

It is held in place with 20kg of silica sand per metre square so it solves the problem of a lawn being dug up by an enthusiastic canine.

It is easy to keep clean by simply using a mild domestic detergent and water. It does not stain and is UV and colour stabilised.

Children’s play areas

Verdeturf is an excellent product for large play areas and around climbing equipment. It is the most popular grass of choice for nurseries and schools. It is a natural olive colour, very robust and soft underfoot due to the deep sand infill.

Super Verdeturf is a strong tufted grass that can be laid with or without a sand infill. It is realistic in appearance and can be laid either on a hard surface or on soil with an agregate and sand preparation.

Verdeluxe is one of our most realistic looking grasses with 2 tones of colour and a long 28mm pile. It can be either sand filled or fixed to a frame so the choice is yours. It has a luxurious, soft feel due to the use of polyethylene and polypropylene yarns.

All our grasses are UV stable and are protected against rotting and fading. They are easy to keep clean using a mild detergent and water hose.

Golf and putting

Verdegrass is an economical, brightly coloured grass that is good used as a putting surface. It has a 9mm virtually non-directional pile which makes it popular with golfing academies. It can be laid or bonded onto hard surfaces.

Super Verdeturf is excellent as a putting green surface with its attractive olive appearance and non-directional pile. It can be laid on a soild base or on soil with an aggregate and sand preparation.

Permagrass Golf NEW! Thickly tufted grass launched in 2007 that is ideal for golf practice. It is filled with a mix of rubber and sand infill making it the most versatile golf tee surface on the market. Tees can be inserted at any point giving the flexibility to tee off from any direction.

Super Verdeturf is a hard wearing grass that is one of the toughest, long lasting surfaces that can be used to make walkways, bridges, and steps safe around the golf course. It is spike proof and will resolve slip risks whilst being strong enough to last through heavy usage.

Patios, balconies, decking and around the pool

Verdegrass and Super Verdegrass are the grasses to choose to brighten up your garden or terrace on an existing hard surface. These grasses require no sand infill and can be glued into place making them very versatile in smartening up a concreted or decked area. Verdegrass is a bright economical choice whilst Super Verdegrass is a commercial grade natural looking grass.

Commercial uses

Super Verdegrass has many commercial applications due to its durability and versatility. It is a great alternative when a heavy duty carpet is required. It is used in place of traditional carpet options in pubs, hotels and office entrance halls.

Super Verdeturf and Verdeluxe are excellent laid in the grounds of hotels and businesses where a smart, well kept appearance is important year round. They are realistic looking and require virtually no maintenance.

Other uses

We’ve detailed just some of the many uses where our artificial grasses are the ideal solution. There are many more applications and we are happy to help you in making the right choice for your requirements. Our team are available online and on the phone.

Is artificial grass suitable for use with pets?

Yes synthetic grass is a particularly good lawn choice if you have a pet who digs up your garden or is staining the grass. Artificial grass is very tough and can not be dug up, it is free draining and will not stain. You can even wash it down with a mild detergent such as washing up liquid to avoid smells. We especially recommend Verdeturf for use with pets as it is super tough and built on an extra free draining base.

How long does synthetic grass last?

Our artificial grasses have a life expectancy of approximately 10 years with heavy usage and longer with light usage.

Why do some artificial grasses have a sand infill?

The sand infill has two purposes. It helps the strands stand up straighter on longer pile grasses and it holds the grass in place without the need for adhesive or nails when placing on an aggregate base. Grass is normally laid on an aggregate base where natural lawn is being replaced.

If I have a sand infill fake grass will it get in my shoes and in the house?

No, the sand is brushed into the artificial grass carpet and quickly compacts down after the first rainfall.

I have heard stories of friction burns caused by artificial grass pitches - is the same true of artificial grass for gardens?

Friction burns were caused on Astroturf commercial pitches in the past. However, the manufacture of artificial grass has come a long way since the early days of all weather pitches. Different materials are used that are far less likely to cause burns when falling or sliding.

Can artificial grass look natural?

Yes in particular Verdeturf, SuperVerdeturf and Verdeluxe are natural looking grasses although which one is preferred comes down to personal taste. Some of our artificial grasses have a brighter green look preferred by those wishing to use it for exhibitions, decking covering, putting and indoor usage. Such grasses would include Verdegrass and Verdetop pitch.

Can artificial grass be left outside all year round?

Yes, it is UV stable and designed to be left outside all year without rotting or fading. The average estimated lifespan of our grass is 10 years with heavy use outdoors.

Can I buy a carpet of artificial grass and roll it out when I need it?

Yes, many bowls clubs and schools do just this. The grass we recommend for this purpose is Verdegrass.

If I lay artificial grass on decking will the wood rot underneath?

If there is no problem with the wood decking prior to laying artificial grass then there will be no problem after laying. Many people choose to lay synthetic grass onto decking to overcome slipperiness, particularly on sloping areas.

Will weeds grow through my artificial grass lawn?

The key to ensuring that there are no problems with weeds in the long term is to ensure that the base where the artificial grass carpet is laid is well prepared. In the case of an aggregate base extra security against weeds can be ensured by adding a layer of geotextile sheeting before laying the grass.

If weeds or moss grow in your lawn the use of domestic weedkiller from your local garden centre will not harm your artificial grass lawn. Alternatively, moss can be removed by using a stiff brush.

What artificial grass do you recommend for home football pitches?

We recommend Verdeturf as it is tough, sand infilled and soft underfoot. Please see our gallery for photos of Verdeturf used for domestic football pitches.

Which artificial grass do you recommend for children’s play areas?

Again Verdeturf is excellent to use around children’s play equipment such as climbing frames and trampolines. It can also be laid with our Pro-play shock pads to give extra springiness. These have been tested to an EU critical fall height of 1.2m

Which artificial grass do you recommend for putting practice?

As Verdegrass has virtually non-directional pile it makes it particularly good for putting practice and it is used in top golf academies for this purpose.

What artificial grass do you recommend to lay on decking or a hard surface such as a pool surround?

The best artificial grasses to lay on hard surfaces are Verdegrass, SuperVerdegrass and Verdeluxe. These can all be laid without a sand infill and can be bonded to the surface using one of our outdoor adhesives.