Artificial grass lawns are the new cheap craze

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There has never been a more important time in the history of the world for environmental concern. The scale of damage to our environment from human-generated activities is at an all time high – so high in fact that it could be too late to rectify some issues. Now more than ever before people are aware of the damage caused by carbon dioxide emissions and pollution; they see the effects of climate change in their everyday lives from unusually high summer temperatures and hosepipe bans to horrendous floods caused by rising sea levels, strong storms and regular, unusually strong winds. All these have hit the UK in particular in recent years and the reality of the challenges we face has been brought home to us all. We have a serious responsibility to seek, find and implement courses of action in an attempt to halt the downward spiral of environmental damage and climate change.

So what can we do to help our environment? Well, the best place to start is at home – look at your garden and think about what you are perhaps already doing to damage the environment.

Ask yourself these 5 questions:

Do you have a lawn?
Do you use fertilizers and pesticides, weed killer etc?
How much watering does it take each year?
How often do you have to cut the grass?
Do you use a petrol-driven lawnmower?

If any one or more of these 5 points applies to you then you are in some way creating a negative effective upon the environment.
This is where using artificial grass can help.
Admittedly, artificial turf is produced in a factory that produces carbon emissions but our company is the only company that purchases carbon credits to offset the damage and, what’s more, the damage caused in producing products for natural grass is much greater.

There are key issues where artificial grass can benefit the environment. The arguments put forward are, at the very least, stimulating, possibly even concerning. Either way we hope to have made out a good case for how artificial grass can be an ally to both our generation and the next’s in the fight against global pollution.

Artificial grass gardens not only look amazing but they are now cost effective and simple to keep. Never again do you need to cut your lawn. Your garden now looks like a country house all year round and imagine never having to break a sweat cutting it or watering it ever again.

For cheap cost effective but stunning artificial grass you need look no further than the Internet at sites such as this which is renowned for it’s award winning grass. For more information and free delivery from a reputable UK site check here.

I chose this site for artificial grasss as they also offer all the simple installation tools and you will have award winning artificial turf in no time.

Lawn Care over the Winter

Lawn Care Products

Aeration
Aeration is as much a part of looking after your lawn at any time of the year as it is in autumn but with the weather turning more to rain it takes on a whole new dimension. Aerating your lawn is important in the months September through to April as this is when we in the United Kingdom seem to have our biggest rain fall and aeration helps the ground relinquish its hold on some of that excess water it has soaked up. Use a hand fork to aerate those parts of the lawn that look as though they are suffering from excess water.

Worms
There is a common misconception among many would-be gardeners that worms are a pest; this is not the case. Worms help to improve the nutrient content of the soil in which your lawn is growing and as such the worms are best left to their own devices. However should worm casts be visible on the lawn allow them to dry out and sweep them away.

Leaves and Debris
Keep the lawn free from leaves and debris. Falling leaves in the autumn and winter can rot quickly and bring disease to your lawn so it is advisable to rake them away as often as you can – or whenever you see a build up of leaves.

Scarification
Scarification is the procedure of pulling a rake through the grass sward to drag away any dead grass matter, roots or moss that may be festering within your lawn. Doing this one a fortnight – or more often if you can – helps reduce the chances of disease spreading into the grass. If you wait until the moss turns brown or black then it will come away from the lawn with minimal effort and minimal damage to your lawn.

As always, we have the perfect place to buy the cheapest rakes online right here in the UK

Look after your lawn

Your lawn. One of the most precious pats of your home. A place where children can have fun growing old, playing with toys and running around laughing. A place for the dog to chase a ball and bring it back to you, or simply a place to lie with a nice bottle of wine with your wife.

Its simple to keep your lawn looking lushious in green. A gem to show off to your friends when they are round for a bbq. Here are a few simple steps to follow to make sure your grass is a beautiful shade of green.

1. Mow your grass as close as possible. It is best to use a grass cutter that will collect your grass in a bucket fitted to the back. Otherwise you will have a lot more raking to do once the lawn is cut.

2. Rake out all dead and dry grass (thatch), cuttings and debris. This may take some time but it makes a huge difference in the end. Make sure the whole lawn has been raked thoroughly.

3. Broadcast seeds uniformly at recommended seed rate. Do this evenly. Dont worry if too many fall in the same place. It is best to walk slowly up and down the lawn throwing your arm allowing the seed to flow through the thumb and fingers at an even rate. Seed rate should be around 20g per Sq meter (2kgs per 100 Sq meters)

4. Rake lawn to ensure seeds have reached the soil. Take time to ensure all the surface area of the lawn has been raked as it is important that the seeds reach the soil and not just lay on blades of grass.

5. Water daily with a light spray and keep the soil moist until first mowing.

6. When the grass reaches 21/2 inches (6.35cm) mow to 2 inches (5.08cm) like a brand new lawn.

Note: A fertiliser is recommended a few weeks after seeds have started to grow to ensure early start and healthy growth. Most importantly sit back and admire your lucious garden.