Greener Grass For Younger Generation

As we've previously reported, play areas with an astro turf grass surface are becoming increasingly popular. The benefits of this latest generation of artificial grass are ideal for encouraging children to enjoy their playtime outdoors. Perhaps this is why more schools are now opting to have astro turf grass installed for their sports pitches.

Astro turf makes the ideal multi-use pitch where a variety of sports can be played including hockey and football. In the USA astro turf grass pitches have been popular with schools and colleges for many years. The US market was quick to recognise the advantages of this type of sports pitch, especially low maintenance and all year round availability.

Our factory has produced artificial grass for a variety of UK schools and colleges over the years, especially for Multi Games Use (MUGAS) and the level of enquiries received at the factory for this type of application seem to increase year upon year. Of course the specification of the grass for an astro turf type sports surface is different to the artificial grass we supply to our domestic customers for use in their gardens. It is our understanding of these factors that enables us to confidently supply the most suitable grass for each and every one of our customers.

So whether you are a head of school considering the idea of using astro turf grass or whether you just have a back patio that you would like to improve, feel free to contact our Customer Services Team on our UK Freephone for advice and guidance.

More reading on artificial grass for schools

Shock Pad For Artificial Grass Play Areas

Artificial grass is a popular choice for outdoor play areas whether in schools, nurseries or just in the back garden at home. The reason it is popular is quite simple - artificial grass offers many benefits.

Here are the main benefits of artificial or fake grass for play areas:

• the play area will be green all year round
• no risk of muddy patches after a period of rain
• the area will be usable for longer

Considering having a play area means you also have to look at safety aspects. The combination of our Lifestyle® Shock Pad (interlocking foam pads that go underneath the artificial grass) in conjunction with our Lifestyle® Play Grass is what we recommend as the best solution for an artificial grass play area. This will offer a Critical Fall Height of 1.2m which meets BS EN 1177 (British Standards).

At a time when parents and schools are being urged to ensure their children enjoy sufficient physical activity to stay healthy, using artificial grass in this way can be a positive boon. The enquiries we receive for play area grass are certainly on the increase and it's looking like more people than ever before will make this choice during 2008. If you are thinking of such a choice but have some questions, please email us or call our Customer Service Department or on our UK Freephone of 0800 6521281.

White Artificial Grass: Snow Grass - Great For Santa's Grotto!

Just launched by Artificial Grass Ltd in the UK, "Snow Grass" is the latest in a line of exciting new products from this quality artificial grass manufacturer. With autumn now upon us and Christmas looming, this white artificial grass is set to be a winner with both the retail and domestic markets.

Retail & Commercial Use
Shop Christmas displays, whether in-store or shop window sets will be able to use Snow Grass to give added realism to the presentation of their products; Santa's Grottos such as you find in the big department stores and toy shops will benefit by being able to give Santa and his visitors something more comfortable under foot whilst at the same time making Santa's Grotto even more realistic.

Theatrical Use
Many theatre, tv and film productions require a 'snowy' context - a situation where real snow and real grass are simply not practical to use. This is where our white artificial grass is ideal. Indeed within the first workding day of Snow Grass being launched in our website we had a sale for use in a stage set!

Schools & Churches
Schools and churches will find our white artificial grass useful to help make their nativity displays that little bit special.

Domestic Use
At home you'll be able to enhance the setting of your Christmas tree by standing it on a piece of our Snow Grass or use some in your conservatory or on your balcony to add that extra special Christmas feel to accompany those expensive Christmas lights and decorations.

To learn more about Snow Grass visit our website or call UK Freephone 0800 6521281.