How to choose Artificial Grass

When it comes to choosing artificial grass, it can be quite difficult deciding what type of colour to go for to match your garden and wondering whether the artificial grass would look natural compared to natural grass. Whether you’re a first timer, or you’re an Astro turf specialistic looking for a brand-new investment for your home, there are a few things to consider when buying artificial grass.

Step 1: Decide which artificial grass you need

The type of use of artificial grass is one of the main things you would want to consider, as after all, artificial grass is so much more than fake grass. The main use of artificial grass is to replace an already natural lawn in either the front or back yard, for reasons such as for sports, commercial use, and low-traffic areas. The type of use will also determine the shape of the artificial grass that you will want to purchase.

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Ornamental/show lawn is intended for areas with low traffic, as it can improve the aesthetics of a garden whilst dramatically reducing maintenance. It can often come with forms of plants or shrubbery, which can ultimately increase the appearance of your garden.

An artificial family lawn/play area will receive high levels of usage all year round. You will want to look for shaped yard grasses, which are longer, shaped, and stronger, to be more resilient against heavy foot traffic. Namgrass’ Solis and Serenity are good choices for artificial grass, as they’re both soft but dense, making them more durable.

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Step 2: Consider the involvement of pets and entertaining

Pets, especially dogs, love artificial turf. However, if you are wanting a pet-friendly artificial lawn, it would need to be suitable for heavy foot traffic and also need to handle urine and excrement. So, if you have pets to put into consideration, you will need to use an artificial grass suited to this purpose, which can be used with an underlay to smooth out any rough areas from the surface below – creating an even, comfortable feel underfoot.
We recommend the Namgrass 10mm shock pad, which enhances your lawn and protects it against any bumps and bruises. It is placed beneath your artificial lawn to soften your lawn surface. Namgrass’ Eclipse curled artificial fibre also has curved yarns, which make it softer to the touch – so pets can play without getting muddy! Artificial lawn for garden parties and entertaining is usually a well-used area and must be able to cope with spillages and stains.

However, for entertaining and hosting, you will need to be extra cautious with low-quality artificial grass, as it is usually not suited for these types of events and can be ruined easily. Howarth supplies only the best quality artificial grass, such as Namgrass’ artificial lawn Vision, which is our most vibrant and fresh-looking artificial turf. It can create a family lawn which is equally good for garden parties and playtime.

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Ultimately, you will want to choose the highest quality of artificial turf for your budget. Artificial grass will last you up to 10 years if you buy a premium product. Think in the long-term and consider it as an investment for your property. Consider visiting your local Howarth branch to experience our range of artificial grass in person or check out our social media pages for customer pictures of our wide selection of grass rolls. 

If you are interested in requesting some samples, contact our customer service on the number 01472 907051