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Real grass or Artificial Lawn?

8 years ago

Real grass feels lovely under foot, but requires care. Artificial grass is not natural, but provides an all seasons surface. Which is better for a London garden?

Artificial grass

Real grass

Comments (4)

Ocean Clarke
8 years ago
It may be harder to maintain but real grass will always win for me!
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Austin John Ltd
8 years ago
There is absolutely no argument here... real grass all the way.
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Anna
8 years ago
For a London garden, probably artificial grass because you don't have to maintain it. looks great all seasons for people who just don't have the time!
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8 years ago
it depends a lot on the light levels as well, a shady darkish site would better suit artificial grass but if there is enough light for real grass then it would be real grass for me. this is not only because it looks much nicer, feels nicer but also because it helps to support the local wildlife ie attracting birds into the garden and insects and is also better for the environment. it is also untrue that artificial grass requires no maintenance, ideally it should be lightly brushed/blown once per month ( more in the autumn and spring months if surrounded by trees and also needs spraying with herbicide ever few months to keep the weeds from taking hold

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