Crystal Carpet Artificial Grass is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well. Longer than natural grass. Our ranges of artificial grass can last 8-10 years or more with the right level of care. Depending on the level of traffic in the area it might not even fade or flatten in that time. Artificial grass drains like real grass. It’s porous, allowing rain water to drain through it into the soil below. Say goodbye to summer evenings spent with a lawn mower or hose pipe as all you really need to do is keep your artificial lawn clear of debris and leaves. Just give it the occasional once-over with a stiff brush or a quick hose down for heavier soiling. Modern artificial grass will hold its colour for a long time. You might notice that as the grass beds in the color change a little, but this isn’t the grass fading the blades of grass aren’t going to slowly transition to white. The artificial grass we use is high quality, so it will not fade in the sunshine. Artificial grass is fine for pets. In fact, the feedback we get is that dogs love it. Is artificial grass okay for families with children. Artificial grass is perfectly safe for children. If installed correctly, it provides a wonderful surface for children to run around and play on. Some types of artificial grass are better than others, and cheaper varieties might bobble or tear with excessive use. However, we stock top of the range grass, which should cope perfectly with little ones running around on it. laying artificial grass is easy and many, many successful DIY installations take place each year. If you’re practically minded, you can install yourself and achieve great, professional results.