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How to make the most of artificial grass

January 30, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Do you have artificial grass in your garden?  It’s certainly a lawn option that’s growing in popularity, offering a practical, low-maintenance way to green up your outdoor space. Whether you’re considering artificial grass for your garden, or looking for help with artificial lawn maintenance, these tips have got you covered.  Here’s how to make the most of artificial grass. A quick guide to artificial ...

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Using artificial grass to tackle tricky outdoor spaces

March 18, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Artificial grass is becoming more and more popular as a low-maintenance way to create a lush-looking lawn, and it's particularly well-suited to situations where a traditional living lawn is difficult to achieve. This guest post explains the basics of artificial grass, and covers some key outdoor challenges that can be tackled using it. Garden styles and functions vary enormously, and of course every garden is unique in its own way. That ...

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How To Create A Low Maintenance Garden You’ll Love

December 12, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018 John Deere Garden

If you're struggling to find enough time to take care of the garden, this guest post has some great low maintenance options. No matter what the time of year, there is something so satisfying about looking out onto a well-kept garden.  Our outdoor spaces connect us with nature. In a world that is increasingly preoccupied with technology and screens, spending time enjoying nature is a vital way of decompressing and destressing.  If ...

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Is artificial grass a good option for family gardens?

January 30, 2018 by Catherine 2 Comments

artificial grass family garden

Picture the typical family garden in your mind, and chances are there’s grass involved.  Lawns are a popular choice in family gardens for good reason: they provide the all-important space that kids need to let off steam, be that through ball games, obstacle courses, imaginative role play, or plain old running around.  And of course, a lawn provides a softer landing than a paved area, while still being nice to look at. Lawns do require a fair ...

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