Weather Resistant

Artificial grass always looks aesthetically pleasing in all types of weather. This is because the weather does not have a direct impact on the appearance of the turf. It will continue to stay green, neat, tidy, and look good all year round, whatever the weather.

Low Maintenance

It is much more convenient for the owner because it does not require much maintenance. Artificial turf does not need to be watered, fertilised, or mowed like real grass.

No Lawnmowers

An artificial lawn does not require the use of a lawnmower like real grass does to cut it. Lawnmowers are bad for the environment and potentially dangerous. As your artificial lawn does not require a lawnmower to maintain it, this reduces air pollution caused by lawnmowers, making your lawn better for the environment.

Pest-Free

Due to the materials it is made from, artificial grass stays pest-free. On the other hand, natural grass provides the perfect environment for bugs and pests which you need to spend time, effort, money, and harmful pesticide to rid your lawn of.

Easy to Maintain

Artificial turf is very easy to maintain. Simply remove debris using a leaf blower, brush, or rake, and if the grass gets dirty and requires cleaning, hose it down using detergent and a brush.

Pet Friendly

Artificial turf is pet-friendly. It can’t be dug up and spoiled by pets as real grass can so will stay smart even if you have cats and dogs. It stays hygienic and unaffected by urine and is easy to clean.

Cost-Effective

Artificial turf can work out to be cheaper to maintain over time. This is because natural grass becomes expensive when adding the cost of fertilisers, pesticides, lawn shears, hoses, strimmers, rakes, weed killers, lawnmowers, water, and grass feed required to maintain it. This makes it far more cost-effective than real grass over its full lifespan.

Natural Looking

The appearance of synthetic grass has improved vastly over time and many higher-end surfaces have a very convincing natural appearance. Our artificial turf looks and feels as good as the real thing. Wonder Yarn is our most natural looking grass and suits most gardens.

Great for Shaded Areas

Artificial grass is ideal for shaded areas as artificial grass does not need the sun to stay looking fresh and healthy. Without sunlight, real grass can die, making shaded areas difficult to care for. Artificial grass won’t turn brown, making it ideal for shaded areas where real turf struggles to grow.

Weed Resistant

Artificial grass is much more weed resistant than natural grass so weeds are less likely to grow through artificial turf than real turf. By laying a weed membrane and applying weed killer, you can be practically weed-free.

Variety of Design & Style Options 

Artificial grass offers the customer a wide variety of color, pile, length, density, texture, yarn, and design options which means you can customize it to your own needs and style choices.

Heat Resistant

In the heat, artificial grass won’t die or become dehydrated like natural grass.

Excellent Drainage

When installed correctly, artificial grass has excellent drainage properties (up to 60 litres per minute!) when it rains and, in many cases, will dry quicker than natural grass.

Child Friendly

Artificial grass is very child-friendly. It is mess-free, soft and cushioned so perfect for playing on, and requires no chemicals or pesticides so is safer. This makes it great for kids. 

Allergy-Free

Artificial grass is allergy-free, which makes it perfect for hay-fever sufferers. Grass pollen is a high cause of allergies, whereas artificial turf stays pollen-free so you can stay hay-fever free all year round.

Highly Durable

Artificial grass is highly durable. It can withstand wear and tear, is weather-proof, does not dry out, does not get waterlogged, and will not fall victim to pest infestations. It is way more robust than real grass.

Poor Production Methods Can Harm the Environment

In some cases, the production of artificial grass can be bad for the environment and cause pollution or waste, but this will depend on the production methods a business uses.

On the other hand, all our production facilities use modern, energy-efficient machinery. Our grass is tufted on cobble tufting machines which are produced in the United Kingdom, using yarn produced from world-leading yarn producers and many produced in-house to ensure quality and environmental compliance.

We conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance along with the facilities in China being FIFA-approved and rigorously inspected.

Installation Can Be Expensive

Artificial grass can be expensive to install if the quality of the turf is of a good standard – but this is a sound investment for a professional installation as you need your grass to be fitted to the highest standards.

Whilst artificial turf can be expensive initially, it will pay for itself over the long term and often works out even cheaper than natural turf as it does not have the high maintenance costs of real grass.

Too Low Maintenance

Some keen gardeners like to look after and maintain their gardens and take pride in the way it looks. So, they might see artificial grass as cheating.

Longer Installation Process

Artificial grass takes a longer time to install compared to natural grass due to the process of fitting it.

No Freshly Cut Grass Smell

It does not have the natural, fresh-cut smell that real grass has which some people might see as a negative point, along with enjoying cutting the lawn on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Not as Long-Lasting as Natural Grass

For some, a disadvantage of artificial grass is that it will not last for the same time as natural grass will. On average, artificial grass has an expected lifespan of 7-15 years. This is still a long time and will provide the customer with many years of easy maintenance. However, some people will prefer natural grass because it will last longer but require regular maintenance.

Can Get Hot in Extreme Heat

Artificial grass can get hot in extreme heat, however, it should not cause any burns. Applying sand infill will help keep the turf cool. Using common sense such as spraying the grass with cool water, wearing appropriate footwear, and laying a white blanket where you intend to sit can help keep you cool in warmer temperatures.

May Reduce Biodiversity

Artificial turf may reduce the biodiversity of your garden as it is made of plastic and so is not a natural material that wildlife can live in.

However, by planting flowers, shrubs, and plants around your lawn and in other areas of your garden, you can combat the lack of biodiversity, encourage wildlife, and make your garden a habitat for many different species whilst providing a safe and practical year-round space for all the family to enjoy – this way, you get the best of both worlds.

Why Low-Quality Fake Grass is Bad

Low-quality fake grass is bad because it usually has a thin and sparse pile that looks like unnatural plastic. This thinner pile makes it easier to wear down from foot traffic and therefore decreases longevity.

Low-quality fake grass is also bad as it contains toxins which are released as the turf degrades over time.

At LazyLawn, we ensure that our top-quality artificial grass will not wear down easily and it will look like a natural, clean lawn. Instead of toxins, we’d rather promote pet-friendly artificial turf, such as our AIR range, which is scientifically proven to help neutralise odours and matter by using the power UV rays.