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Guide · 4 min read

Is artificial grass worth it?

The honest pros and cons of artificial grass for families, pets and busy homeowners in Berkshire, and why the installation matters most.

The benefits

No mowing, watering or feeding; a green lawn all year; no muddy paws or knees; and a tidy finish for gardens where real turf struggles, such as shady or heavily used spaces.

The trade-offs

It costs more up front than turf, gets warm in strong sun, and offers less for wildlife than a real lawn. Many people combine artificial grass with planting to balance this out.

Why installation matters

Cheap installs fail because of poor groundwork. We remove the old turf, lay a compacted free-draining sub-base, add a weed membrane and fix the edges securely, so the lawn stays flat and drains well.

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