At Best Garden we specialize in artificial grass, so we’re going to offer you the best advice for choosing the artificial grass that best suits your needs.
When we want to install an artificial grass for our home or business, it’s normal to have doubts about how to choose the most suitable one for us.
Therefore, it is important to know a series of differences and characteristics about the different types of models (colored artificial grass, premium artificial grass…), which will help us choose the one that best suits our needs.
What are the main advantages of artificial grass compared to natural grass?
- It can be installed on any type of surface.
- Its purchase and installation costs are recouped in just two years.
- It has great durability and high resistance, offering a perfect lawn at any time of year.
- Resistance to inclement weather, such as extreme temperatures (UVA rays).
- Variety of stitches per square meter, depending on the model.
- It allows for saving large amounts of water in irrigation.
- Drainage capacity.
- There are many sustainable models that help protect the environment.
- It does not require fertilizers or chemical fertilizers, so it does not pollute.
- It is hypoallergenic and free of heavy metals, so it’s safe for the health of the whole family and your pets.
- It is fireproof, so it does not spread fire.
- Saving time and money on: maintenance, water, fertilizers, fumigation…
Why choose artificial grass?
Continuous technological advances allow us to offer synthetic grass models that look very realistic to natural grass, achieving high quality in appearance and feel.
For all these reasons, artificial turf (which has been used for decades in sports facilities) is occupying a privileged place in terraces and gardens of homes and businesses of all kinds, since it does not require maintenance and allows for great water savings.
To choose the best artificial grass, we must be clear about where we are going to place it and what use we are going to give it:
Before deciding which is the best artificial grass for us, we have to take into account some aspects to ensure our choice is the most suitable.
Artificial grass for terraces? ¿Artificial grass for gardens?Artificial grass for swimming pools? For a booth? For a public space? Each of these uses requires specific characteristics. Below, we detail several tips to help you choose.
5 Tips to keep in mind when choosing the best artificial grass:
With these 5 points, you’ll have a very clear understanding of how to choose the best artificial grass for your needs:
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Use of artificial turf:
How and where are we going to use it?
When considering installing the best artificial grass in our garden or terrace, we must take into account its intended use: whether it will be in a high-traffic area, near a swimming pool, if we have pets, in a children’s play area, or exposed to extreme temperatures.
High-traffic area:
If it’s in a high-traffic area, it’s good that it has a quick-recovery design, allowing the filaments to recover quickly after being stepped on, so we recommend our Premium range models.
In the pool area:
If you’re near a pool, we recommend installing a product with good technical performance and memory effect in its fibers, such as our Geo Terra Evolution, Geo Terra Neo, or Silver Grass models. The drainage capacity of the artificial grass is also especially important in this regard.
Pets that play with him:
If we have pets, we should choose an artificial grass whose fibers are soft but also resistant, like our Nature Extreme model, which has almost 30,000 stitches per square meter, guaranteeing great resistance and comfort.
At Best Garden, we offer a variety of artificial grass models, all highly resistant and made with polyethylene and polypropylene fibers, so you’ll always find the perfect option for your garden or patio. We’re here to help!
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Height of artificial turf:
What filament height is most suitable?
Our artificial grass comes in different pile heights. The fibers can range from 20 to 50 millimeters in height. Depending on where it will be installed, a shorter or longer artificial grass will be more suitable.
High impact zone:
If the grass is for a stand at a conference, a restaurant, a ceremony or celebration (for example, a wedding), we always advise that it be a short grass, less than 20 mm, since it must withstand a lot of traffic.
Shorter grass is easier to clean and safer to walk on, especially when wearing high heels, which don’t allow you to walk on very long grass.
Maximum realism in artificial garden grass:
If the artificial grass is for a garden, it is good to choose the models that look more natural, so we recommend choosing a length between 30 and 50 mm.
An easy-to-clean artificial grass for terraces:
If the artificial grass is to be placed on a terrace, it is advisable to choose a model that is easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner, with a length between 20 and 40 mm.
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Texture and tones of artificial grass
What texture and color is best to choose for our synthetic turf?
Artificial grass comes in a variety of color combinations and textures, depending on your choice. At Best Garden, we recommend selecting shades that complement the surrounding environment where you plan to install it. For example artificial grass in Malaga is typically lighter in color than that installed in northern Spain.
Mixtures of different shades:
The more mixed the colors and textures are, the more it will resemble natural grass, which displays blades of different greens as well as browns and beige.
Therefore, a type with this varied combination will offer much greater naturalness. It’s the type typically found in high-end models, to offer maximum realism and the best aesthetics.
More monochromatic options:
Sometimes realism and naturalness are not the primary goals; a more economical, single-color product is simply required to cover a surface.
In that case, you can use models from more basic and lower price ranges, with monochromatic tones and without textured effects.
Soft texture and durability:
Artificial grass, made with polyethylene and polypropylene fibers, should be soft, but also durable; we shouldn’t choose very thin models for high-traffic areas, as they can get damaged sooner.
Very fine filaments can be used in decorative and less trafficked areas.
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Artificial turf format
What condition is the grass we’re going to buy in?
Artificial grass comes in rolls, most of which are two meters wide. This is important to know so you can determine the correct cutting length and remember that it needs to be joined together in sections.
This is a process that’s always best left to professionals, which is why we recommend our installation experts, as at Best Garden we specialize in artificial grass installations. Furthermore, the length of the artificial grass rolls will vary depending on the client’s needs, so the company offers the option of hiring a delivery service.
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Guarantee
What does each model cover and offer?
It’s important that the manufacturer is reputable and offers a good product warranty. Depending on the artificial grass range, different terms and conditions apply. It’s crucial to carefully read the terms and warranty periods for each model to choose the best artificial grass for your needs.
Proper artificial turf maintenance will also be important to ensure the longest possible lifespan, regardless of the product’s warranty period.
