Simple Landscaping Ideas for Artificial Grass
Artificial grass is being used far more regularly in residential landscaping. When transforming your garden, artificial grass is a great way to go! In this blog, we’ll be taking you through some of our favourite landscaping ideas that go great with or without artificial grass.
Lets take a look, and together, we can transform your garden.
Artificial Grass Landscaping Idea no 1: Sleepers
Garden sleepers, often known as railway sleepers, were traditionally used to lay railway tracks on (which is where they get their name from), but are now the are more commonly used in gardens, adding lovely texture and dimension. Nowadays, the railway don’t use timber sleepers and have transition to concrete ones.
They are a great option when it comes to creating a border for your artificial lawn, but are also valuable for a variety of landscaping designs. We love using them to retain walls, create dimension and add depth in gardens and even create planters beds. Whoever said artificial grass means no more gardening. You just get rid of the boring tedious part of it… The grass.
Check out our page on Sleepers to find out more.
Artificial Grass Landscaping Idea no 2: Sports
Having a putting green in your back garden used to be a thing of a dream for golf enthusiasts. However, with the help of artificial grass and some creativity, it is more common than you may think! Deciding to turn your garden into a putting green isn’t for everyone, but if you are one of those few then you have come to the right place!
Here at Cheshire Artificial Grass, we thrive on your imagination, and putting greens is just one of our many areas of expertise. In this blog, we will help guide you on how to choose the right grass, what prep to expect and any other niggly bits you may not have considered when turning your garden into something truly special.
You can’t have the perfect putting green without the perfect grass, so the first thing we need to know is how to find the best artificial grass for your putting green. Golfers will know how a change in the grass can lead to a change in play, so artificial grass is a great way to go!
Artificial Grass Landscaping Idea no 3: Children’s Play Areas
Children’s games aren’t usually the cleanest, they like to get down and dirty to experience their playtime. However, there’s a difference between making a mess and destroying the garden, not to mention a time window… experts say your lawn will start to be damaged after just 6 hours of play. Then, if it’s not given the time it needs to recover, it will pretty soon start looking like Shrek’s swamp!
Most children like to play football or catch in their garden, but the lawn damage from ball games is a nightmare. Especially things such as muddy patches from where the grass has worn down and stopped growing completely. We get it, kids love playing games so there needs to be a happy medium – If you are having persistent trouble with your lawn, then it might be time to consider artificial grass.
They are great to use under climbing frames or use offcuts for a Playhouse. Artificial grass is a softer surface, making it safe for children to play on… it also takes a lot to damage it. It’s the perfect solution to child proof your lawn.
Artificial Grass Landscaping Idea no 4: Levels
Using artificial grass is a great way to accentuate your small garden because it won’t be subjected to weather and other types of damage. A small garden can be made more daunting by muddy, patchy or generally dishevelled grass. With artificial grass, this is no longer an issue… Instead, you get a great, unique, much-loved garden.
You can use artificial grass to create a more open feel in your garden, accentuating certain angles that give a bigger feel to your outdoor space.
When considering your landscaping design, there is a lot to consider – and we’re here to help in any way we can! We hope we have inspired you with some artificial grass landscaping ideas. Why not get in touch with us today to see how we can transform your garden? Check out these cost effective gardening tips too, they may help save you some time and money in your garden.
