Are you going to invest in artificial grass? Then install a weed barrier before laying it

Although having natural grass in our garden may seem more attractive at first glance, we should consider the option of artificial grass as it is a cheaper and more efficient solution than the former. If you want to know the benefits (and some cons) of artificial grass, we recommend you keep reading this GARDEN WEB post.

Why choose artificial grass?

Artificial grass is a product that is gaining increasing acceptance for use on terraces, as well as in public and private gardens. One of the factors is the naturalness and evolution it has undergone in recent years. It is increasingly realistic and has a much less synthetic appearance and feel. Another advantage is that this type of grass always has an impeccable appearance and can hardly be distinguished from natural grass at first glance, with the difference that it requires almost no maintenance.

Advantages of artificial grass for the garden

In the previous section, we talked about the aesthetic advantage this product offers for the garden. But let's see what real advantages we have if we choose to install artificial grass in our garden.

Synthetic grass always looks perfect

And it will be like this whether it's winter or summer. The appearance and look are pleasant and very realistic. The shades, possibilities, and finishes are practically infinite, and many models are also capable of imitating the feel and softness of artificial grass. It does not get damaged despite the inclement weather and is very easy to keep clean and well-maintained.

With synthetic turf, we will save money and time

While it is true that the investment in good artificial grass can be somewhat high, we will have amortized it in a short time and in the long run, it translates into savings since it does not need mowing, fertilizing, or fertilizing... That is, we will save on water, tools, substrates, and other resources that we must use regularly with natural grass.

Other benefits of having artificial grass

In addition to the aforementioned advantages, you will also find that synthetic grass is:

• Very easy to install: artificial grass has evolved so much that it is already prepared to be installed on all types of surfaces, whether floors or walls, to create a vertical artificial garden.

• Highly resistant: the materials used to create artificial grass are designed to withstand all kinds of weather conditions and have excellent drainage capacity. It does not rot, does not get waterlogged, nor does it get muddy.

• Hygienic and easy to clean: it is hypoallergenic, does not irritate the skin, and is ideal for domestic use and places with children or pets. It can be cleaned with water and a non-abrasive detergent and perfectly disinfected in a matter of minutes.

But what are the disadvantages?

The truth is that artificial grass does not have many drawbacks compared to natural grass, which requires frequent watering, mowing, and some fertilizer to look incredible.

The only thing we will need to install artificial grass in our garden is to first install a weed control fabric. This is because if we put synthetic grass directly on the ground, we run the risk of weeds growing underneath and breaking it. By installing a weed control fabric (a 100-gram one should be enough), we will prevent weeds from growing under our grass from the root.

Are you installing artificial grass? Then buy the rolls of weed control fabric you'll need to keep it in perfect condition first.

At GARDEN WEB, we have 100-meter rolls of weed control fabric at the best possible price, which you can use to cover large areas of land or for several occasions. Additionally, we offer various widths (from 1.05 m2 to 5.25 m2) and grammages (100 and 130 grams), so you can find the size of weed control fabric that best suits your land in our online store.

Are you not reaching €85 for your geotextile fabric order to get free shipping? Then complete your order with some bags of staples for weed control fabric to firmly secure the weed control fabric in your garden.