Artificial Turf Grass (1m x 4m) RRP £60.80 £29.99 @ homebargins

superam99

which do you prefer Rodney, ....grass or astroturf ??

Dunno...I've never smoked astroturf..........

itsjonboyok

How do you join, it mentions tape in the details but is this strong/good … How do you join, it mentions tape in the details but is this strong/good enough?Read lessRead more

I don't know about the stuff they are selling but I used to work at a place that sells artificial grass and the tape and glue we sold was never going to be shifted once in place. However, you can't guarantee not being able to see the joins. Some types of grass are worse than others for seeing the joins. You also need to get the pile going the same way when joining or it will be obvious.

As a previous poster mentioned you don't really want to be buying several 4m x 1m and joining them together so it is worth checking with Home Bargains if you order 3 whether you get a 4m x 3m roll or 3 x 4m x 1m.

The price is good but a 20mm pile is a bit on the short side and probably won't provide much cushioning. However, we would have been selling 4m x 1m as a roll end (cheaper) as they are not much use for normal lawn areas.

Artificial lawns can get moss and weeds. The weeds should be able to be pulled out easily. Moss is more likely to grow on shady areas where dirt maybe has collected in the pile. Treat this with something like Armillatox.

You should not really fit on top of existing grass. Ideally take off your existing turf, put down a tanelised timber frame (e.g. 4" x 1" on edge) and fill with hard core. Wacker plate the hard core down and put down about an inch of sharp sand then wacker this and get it level to the top of the frame. Now just roll out your grass and fix one edge to the frame (I use screws). Fasten the rest of the grass down keeping the grass taught. Trim the excess off with a sharp Stanley knife. Brush the pile up with a stiff brush. This make take a few goes - will be easier in warm weather. If you find the pile going flat easily then you can brush kiln dried sand into the pile on a dry day to help it stand up better (1 bag covers about 3m2). Job done.

I am sure there are videos on fitting on the internet too.

People think it is expensive - it is compared to real grass. However, the most common reasons buy artificial grass are : dogs wrecking real lawns by **** on them, children not being able to play on wet real lawns, older people not being able to maintain small real lawns, decking areas and outdoor 'loft' living.

Is this for real? Why oh why would you choose this gawd awful stuff over the real thing? Yes, I know it makes sense for astro turf pitches etc but the put this down in your garden in place of proper grass?? I just don't get it, sorry!! Are people that bloomin lazy they can't even be bothered cutting their lawn now? Gosh, we are turning into a right nation of lazy so and so's!

Nk74

Is this for real? Why oh why would you choose this gawd awful stuff over … Is this for real? Why oh why would you choose this gawd awful stuff over the real thing? Yes, I know it makes sense for astro turf pitches etc but the put this down in your garden in place of proper grass?? I just don't get it, sorry!! Are people that bloomin lazy they can't even be bothered cutting their lawn now? Gosh, we are turning into a right nation of lazy so and so's! Read lessRead more

It's not necessarily about being lazy (although may be for some), it's about making your garden a more useable space. I have young children and 2 dogs and living in the UK the real lawn is pretty much unusable for 8 months + of the year due to being wet and muddy. Artificial grass means the dogs can come and go as they please and children can play out whenever they want without me having to spend my entire life cleaning muddy floors and carpets!

walsall123

You cannot beat real green grass which helps to absorb pollution, yes you … You cannot beat real green grass which helps to absorb pollution, yes you have to mow it, but freshly cut lawn is very pleasing in many aspects. It is very cost effective around £4 square meter easy to lay with a layer of top soil and last a lifetime, oppose to expensive man made plastic rubbish which will discolour, breakdown and harm the environment.Read lessRead more

There is no arguing that you can't beat a well maintained lawn. However, if you have a look around gardens around about there aren't many of these around. You say they will last a lifetime but at the garden centre I worked at you could guarantee that we would have a few people each week coming in asking for a few rolls of turf to replace ruined lawn patches that their dogs had wrecked. Normal turf will be lucky to last a summer never mind a lifetime in shady areas.

I fit an artificial small front lawn for my sister to replace her weed ridden real lawn. She had breast cancer and her lymph nodes were removed. This makes using a lawn mower very difficult/painful for her to use. This offered a good solution (in my view).

I would hazard a guess that the environmental impact of manufacturing a lawn mover & the petrol/electricity used to power it, the chemicals used to weed and feed the lawn, the edging shears or strimmer needed to edge the lawn and the water used watering in times of drought would be more than that of producing a small piece of plastic lawn which should last in excess of 10 years.

Was looking at it the other day, only reason I not getting any is it will probably get nicked lol

whatyadoinsucka

For people with an extremely small garden or lots of money..And @miles136 … For people with an extremely small garden or lots of money..And @miles136 do you wash your car every other day too. LolMy grass gets cut every few weeks,Read lessRead more

never wash my car lol, but the grass grows so fast if I leave it a week the mower can not cope

You cannot beat real green grass which helps to absorb pollution, yes you have to mow it, but freshly cut lawn is very pleasing in many aspects. It is very cost effective around £4 square meter easy to lay with a layer of top soil and last a lifetime, oppose to expensive man made plastic rubbish which will discolour, breakdown and harm the environment.

I grassed out my living room with this stuff. It was for when I'm watching the footy and it works perfectly, makes it feel like you're at Wembley!

col11

Was looking at it the other day, only reason I not getting any is it will … Was looking at it the other day, only reason I not getting any is it will probably get nicked lolRead lessRead more

my m8 in next road did it cost him £700 I was saying total waste of money, but he had the last laugh while I was cutting grass every 4 or 5 days all summer

which do you prefer Rodney, ....grass or astroturf ??

thecleric

I saw this in store. Did make me chuckle. I have to say that the stock in … I saw this in store. Did make me chuckle. I have to say that the stock in store was poor quality Read lessRead more

am going to my store today to have a look, again, first look it was ok, but will take a better look and report back

The company I work for does a similar product. We charge £75 a m sq to supply and fit.

How does this cope with drainage? Is it perforated rubber matting underneath?

Eventually weeds will still grow through it. and I'll get mossy.

Jonnyblock

Eventually weeds will still grow through it. and I'll get mossy.

I have artificial grass in my garden and yes you can still get some weeds pop up round the edges but no mose as yet and it has coped well with all the rain no standing water you just need to give it a good sand base

I have this exact product, it looks great and does the job great, joining it is no hassle at all, its used in my courtyard garden as wanted grass for my daughter.

We actually use this turf for our pet ducks in the garden on the patio so that they dont mess up our real lawn. They love it! Would wholly recommend it to anyone looking for low maintenance good looking lawn.

miles136

my m8 in next road did it cost him £700 I was saying total waste of … my m8 in next road did it cost him £700 I was saying total waste of money, but he had the last laugh while I was cutting grass every 4 or 5 days all summerRead lessRead more

Look at it this way, you're keeping fit for FREE!

Do you think the police will pull me over if I cover my car in this?

Great!!! I'll get the car done!

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itsjonboyok

so it works out the same price as home bargains - is the b&q stuff better … so it works out the same price as home bargains - is the b&q stuff better -it's thicker but looks in the picture a bit more fake?Read lessRead more

B&q is double price at £15/sqm vs £7.5/sqm at hb

Jonnyblock

Eventually weeds will still grow through it. and I'll get mossy.

If you keep moving you are unlikely to get mossy!

miles136

what device?I need one

A machine gun and a rocket launcher........hate bloody cats......

ceejay12

is this store specific? looked in my local and none there

was on the web site so this usualy means all stores

Bought some today at Southall branch. Had to ask for it though, came from out back. You may need to ask staff for it. Im using it underneath the kids trampoline, thanks for posting op.....

mumba

Bought some today at Southall branch. Had to ask for it though, came from … Bought some today at Southall branch. Had to ask for it though, came from out back. You may need to ask staff for it. Im using it underneath the kids trampoline, thanks for posting op.....Read lessRead more

lol hope it wasn't mine as I got a call from them that my order is ready for collection
a total of 16 rolls for my garden

For people with an extremely small garden or lots of money..
And @miles136 do you wash your car every other day too. Lol

My grass gets cut every few weeks,

I saw this in store. Did make me chuckle. I have to say that the stock in store was poor quality

copthis1

:DDunno...I've never smoked astroturf..........

YOUUUU WALLLYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!¬!!!!!

I took another look today I thought it was good, I liked the way it had the odd yellow blade or grass, it made it look more real.

I have a small area of land at side of my house, grass not very good there as shaded

Even at that price, why is it so expensive? it's artificial dammit

Its good for high wear areas or areas that are in shade and can get muddy ....

Perhaps it will stop the local cats **** on my front lawn

Jonnyblock

Eventually weeds will still grow through it. and I'll get mossy.

I've had it for 7 years and this never happened.

you're supposed to put two layers of sand down first (course then soft). so don't forget to factor that into the price.

the rolls are usually bought 4 meters wide and cut too the length you want. I don't think getting them in 1 meters cuts is a good idea as you'll have to join them all together

How do you join, it mentions tape in the details but is this strong/good enough?

col11

Was looking at it the other day, only reason I not getting any is it will … Was looking at it the other day, only reason I not getting any is it will probably get nicked lolRead lessRead more

Someone "Grassing on you?"
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You cant really use strips of this like you would turf as it will come apart and be dangerous. I am looking for some for under my gazebo.

andrewmaclennan2

The company I work for does a similar product. We charge £75 a m sq to … The company I work for does a similar product. We charge £75 a m sq to supply and fit.Read lessRead more

That will cost me a fortune to turf a 16x12ft under my gazebo!

you'd also need weed membrane put down aswell, my husband sells this stuff to garden centres but its the proper stuff, not home bargains jumping on the bandwagon to sell a cheap version of.