Who doesn’t love sitting on the grass in their yard – in the warming sun or the cooling shade? Young or old(er), we revel in opportunities to get down there at grass level for a relaxing sit or to stretch out for a snooze. Since artificial grass doesn’t grow, it doesn’t require water, sunlight, or gravity to remain its emerald best. That means you can install it and sit on it in lots of places, not necessarily at ground level.
Artificial grass is easy to cut, so cut it into squares or circles and sew it into cushions for patio furniture or beanbag-style lounging. Or make stylish take-along cushions that are sure to radically improve seating at your favorite stadium. The folks seated around you will be so jealous!
Whatever type of seating you choose to improve creatively with synthetic turf, you can be sure it will continue to look as fine as the day you installed it for years to come. No fading or stains, even when it’s left outside all year long.
But let’s not forget your interior space. A grassy covering for your favorite window seat will give that alcove a visual uplift and plump up your comfort level for those times when you want to get away and read in peace or simply gaze out the window.
Perhaps your idea of recreation isn’t sports, but hobbies. Especially do-it-yourself projects. Nothing says “creativity” like making things from scratch using your own tools, materials, and ideas. Here, too, artificial grass is not only useful, it’s one of the most versatile materials you can find.
What kind of projects can you do with fake grass? You can make anything “go green” or soften a surface. You can turn a bland space into something eye-catching, and make living spaces far more inviting as well as more functional. You can create unexpected decorative accents, indoors or out. Why not start a competition among your friends to see who can come up with the most imaginative idea?
As a first project, you might want to consider covering some flower pots or planters. Or covering your child’s (formerly) red wagon. Set aside time to help the kids cut shapes of turf to stick on the wall in their bedroom or bonus room.
Have you always wanted topiaries in your garden, but couldn’t face the amount of ongoing work involved? Now’s your chance to go wild with grassy animals or whatever you want. You can cover any shape with artificial turf, and it will always look perfect. You’ll never have to lift a finger or a tiny manicure scissor to trim them, and they’ll never need water. Perfect!
In an earlier section, we talked about decorating on your lawn. If you’re looking for a fun DIY project to involve the kids, why not make wooden (or Styrofoam) cut-outs of holiday decorations – trees, wreaths, candy canes, etc. – then cover them with artificial grass? Remember, you can think beyond green when it comes to creating with fake grass, becomes in colors, too.
Whether or not golf is a big interest in your family, there are plenty of other activities and games everyone can enjoy on your artificial grass. In many ways, it’s better to play on artificial grass than a natural lawn. Among other things, the faux alternative:
Gives you better traction Fends off bacterial growth Is healthier for people and pets as well as the environment Can keep up with the action no matter what games you play, without a dip in performance or gorgeous good looks Creative Ways To Use AG Int blog 2 Artificial grass makes a great court for net games, as well. You can say yes to at-home volleyball, badminton, and tennis, as long as you use the right equipment. It’s not OK to puncture the backing on your turf, but it’s not difficult to find nets and accessories designed specifically for use on artificial grass, with wheels or weights instead of in-ground poles. If you play often, our Heavenly Greens installation experts can implant permanent sub-surface pole-holders that close inconspicuously with caps when not in use.
Whether you’re playing team sports, net games, or you want to create a life-size chessboard on your artificial grass, you can use special paints to mark boundaries, etc. without damaging your lawn.
Of course, you don’t have to engage in organized games to recreate on your grass. Get out there and do some somersaults. Or teach the kids how to do handstands. Tumbling and “floor exercise” style gymnastics are great on grass, whether you’re a toddler or just a kid at heart. And speaking of the little ones, even if you do install a formal putting green, they’ll have more fun playing whiffle golf or baseball on the lawn.
And then there’s yoga. If you’re one of the more than 20 million Americans who practice yoga, performing your postures on soft fluffy grass is sure to elevate you to a Zen-like state. You won’t even need your mat.
California home owners have learned that artificial grass is the better choice for lawns, for many reasons. But a lot of folks don’t realize how many other ways there are to use fake grass. Creative ideas range from the surprisingly practical to the truly “out there,” but each idea has its own special appeal.
Artificial grass gives personality to home projects with unexpected color and texture, and it can improve the livability of your home, indoors and out. Best of all, once you’ve switched to faux grass for your lawn, you have recaptured time and resources you can devote to both beautifying and enjoying your property rather than endlessly tending your lawn.
Artificial grass is easy to cut and install for simple, non-lawn projects. In many cases you can use low-cost synthetic turf from a box store. However, if you want something nicer (or more choices in pile thickness and height), consider giving us a call here at Heavenly Greens. We often have remnants from major installations, so we could have just what you want.
And get this. Artificial grass doesn’t even have to be green.
Now that you know fake grass is even more versatile than you imagined, and easy to work with, let’s explore how you can use it to express your creative side.
The number one item to look out for is longevity. Ask yourself how long this provider has been in business. This has two key benefits. The first is that they will have additional expertise. The end result is going to be a superior quality install for you.
Secondly, you know that the supplier is going to stand by their warranty and performance guarantee. A new company might provide a warranty and guarantee but go bankrupt in five years, or the warranty could be completely fake. This can happen when you use Chinese importers or similar quality companies. By simply choosing a provider that has been doing business in your area for many years, you can’t go far wrong.
Nothing. This is actually one of the biggest benefits. You don’t need to do anything. It requires no water, no fertilizer, and no cutting. Once it’s installed, it’s there to stay. This will save you a considerable sum of money over the long term when you tally up the costs of mowing, watering, and maintaining a traditional lawn.
Not to mention the stress of doing all of this every month. If a piece of the synthetic lawn gets damaged, you can simply replace it. You can just order some more and put it down or get a professional to replace it for you.
Typically, you can expect to pay between $35-55 per square metre for the installation. This is quite similar to the cost of the grass itself.
The price will be lower if you are combining both installation and supply from the same company. Many providers also offer a discount for bigger surface areas. See the table below as an example. There may also be a minimum fee if you have a small area to cover the cost of travel, time, and set up.
Area
1 – 100 m2
100 – 500 m2
500 – 1000 m2
1000+ m2
Installation Cost
$45 per m2
$40 per m2
$35 per m2
$30 per m2
Note that many providers do go the extra mile with the installation, and this can make your grass look incredible. So while the price of installation might be cheaper with some providers, this could simply mean a lower quality install that unravels pretty quickly, meaning you need to get it replaced sooner.
Synthetic turf has many benefits over conventional grass. It delivers a better return on the money you spend over the long haul and requires far less maintenance.
But you still need to understand the overall costs and what factors contribute to synthetic grass cost. You will reap the biggest rewards when you select the right type of synthetic lawn for your specific area and have it installed by an industry veteran.
In general, you will pay around $60-100 per square metre for the supply and installation of synthetic turf, non-inclusive of any necessary preparation work.
Given that artificial lawn in Perth is already quite affordable, it usually makes more sense to purchase medium to high-quality grass and installation instead of cutting costs with lower quality products and services.
If you want to learn more, check out our other resources:
1.How To Buy The Best Artificial Grass
Lifespan Of Fake Grass
7 Things You Should Know Before Purchasing Artificial Grass
We’re here to help. Since Heavenly Greens is northern California’s leader when it comes to artificial grass, we know first-hand just how many homeowners are adding personalized artificial turf putting greens in their backyards. Having your own putting green is an asset that repays in multiple ways.
But like everything else pertaining to your yard, there is always a way to make it even better. What a great place to start, then, when contemplating the perfect gift for your golfer. There’s no reason their backyard green can’t have all the accoutrements of a country club putting green. Any of these upgrades would make exceptional gifts:
Bench with side table to hold beverages and snacks Personalized sign Ball washer or shoe cleaner – no, of course these things aren’t strictly necessary, but they are undeniably useful and each of them adds to the ambiance of the putting green and the backyard putting experience Custom flag for the hole(s) – did you know you can not only order flags with standardized catchy sayings or images on them, you can even order customized flags with photos on them? Or how ‘bout a professional tune-up for their artificial grass green? We offer an excellent multi-point “refresher” package as well as an enhanced service that also includes moss removal and minor repairs such as correction of any sinking.
Since artificial grass requires less upkeep than natural lawns, it has gained popularity as a landscape material. The tendency of synthetic turf to heat up under direct sunshine, which makes it difficult to walk on during hot days, is one of its drawbacks. Thankfully, artificial grass has undergone a revolution thanks to developments in cooling technology, which have improved its sustainability and usability.
The Importance of Cooling Technologies
Technologies for artificial grass cooling are essential to enhancing artificial turf’s overall performance in a variety of climates. These developments improve the comfort and usefulness of artificial grass for both residential and commercial applications by tackling the problem of heat retention.