The case for artificial lawn

There are many reasons for selecting artificial lawn or turf as opposed to real grass. There are those who would say that using ‘lawn carpets’ is unnatural and that nothing can replace a real lawn.

However, real lawn requires extensive and continued maintenance, good preparation of the soil, chemicals or dressing to keep it in optimal condition, water (in a country where water is in short supply) and constant repair when utilised in sport intensive environments.

We’re not pushing the case for artificial turf as an environmentally friendly solution (though you could argue that it is) but rather that lawn that requires no mowing, no weeding, and no watering makes life so much easier. Those of us that have struggled with growing lawn in shady areas or maintaining lawn that is subject to a lot of foot traffic will also appreciate the advantages of artificial turf. And, while nothing beats the smell of freshly mown grass, sometimes practicality must reign.

The Tiger Turf Landscape selection of artificial lawn covers a multitude of applications. From gardens to terraces to golf greens and sports facilities – there is a turf type available to suit them all. And before you start visualising bright green plastic looking lawn – let me assure you that this is no longer the case.

Urban Terrace is suitable for use in gardens; for landscaping; on terraces, patios and balconies; in entertainment areas; in change rooms and for any purpose you might conceive of as being appropriate. It has a pile height of +/- 9mm and is supplied in 4m widths. It is manufactured from fibrillated polypropylene.

Urban Lawn is also suitable for landscaping, particularly in domestic gardens and on terraces. It has a pile height of approximately 24mm, and is also supplied in 4m widths and manufactured from fibrillated polypropylene.

Fresco is a sand dressed option that combines two types of fibre to give a realistic multi-coloured look. It is suitable for any landscaping application and is manufactured from a soft two-tone polyethylene fibrillated yarn.The pile height is +/- 35mm and it is supplied in 4m widths.

Finesse provides a soft dense surface with a two tone brown thatch layer, giving a very natural appearance. Manufactured from monofilament polyethylene texturised yarns of different colours, Finesse has a pile height of 26mm and is supplied in 4m widths. Finesse is suitable for any landscaping application.

Vision is a landscaping lawn that is ideal for upmarket domestic and commercial gardens, terraces and any landscaping application you can conceive. It is manufactured from a recycled polyester (PET) / polyethylene combination and features a pile height of +/- 30mm.

Then there is the Golf Putt / Multi which is a sports turf suitable for golf greens, putting areas and as a multi-purpose grass. Manufactured from an extremely durable texturised, polyethylene, monofilament yarn, this lawn has a pile height of about 24mm and is also supplied in 4m widths.

Fibregrass 158 is a sports covering suitable for general purpose action cricket, pitches, putt putt courses and other sports facilities. It is manufactured from 100% PFX Stainshield fibre with UV protection and has a pile height of 5mm. Fibregrass is available in 2.5m widths.

Fibregrass 173 is suitable for action cricket, cricket pitch surrounds, gyms, change rooms and other sports facilities. Fibregrass 173 features a pile height of +/- 8mm.

A 5 year guarantee, subject to Van Dyck Carpets terms and conditions, applies to all of these artificial turfs and lawns.