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Bold Seagull

Bold Seagull

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Mar 18, 2010
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I have a small area of garden to the North side of the house that gets no direct sunlight and is an ideal space for a games area. We'll have real grass and planting elsewhere, I just wanted advice on an artificial grass that would be could for playing a bit of football, short tennis and games on, rather than just a fake grass that looks good.

Any resident experts or advice from your own installations?
 




LamieRobertson

LamieRobertson

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Feb 3, 2008
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Bold Seagull said:
I have a small area of garden to the North side of the house that gets no direct sunlight and is an ideal space for a games area. We'll have real grass and planting elsewhere, I just wanted advice on an artificial grass that would be could for playing a bit of football, short tennis and games on, rather than just a fake grass that looks good.

Any resident experts or advice from your own installations?
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Floodlights too?
 




portlock seagull

portlock seagull

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Jul 28, 2003
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Go full on seventies with a muddy patch. Upgrade easily to an eighties surface by adding sand.

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portlock seagull

portlock seagull

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Bold Seagull said:
Joking aside I am happy to be talked out of it! :hilton:
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What about a ‘wilding’ patch? They’re all the rage and good for the birds and bees. Low maintenance too once seeded.
 






1066familyman

1066familyman

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Jan 15, 2008
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Notters said:
With no sunlight?!
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A fernery then?

All the rage in Victorian times. Would be quite fitting since we seem to have gone back to them.
 


Muhammed - I’m hard - Bruce Lee

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Bold Seagull said:
I have a small area of garden to the North side of the house that gets no direct sunlight and is an ideal space for a games area. We'll have real grass and planting elsewhere, I just wanted advice on an artificial grass that would be could for playing a bit of football, short tennis and games on, rather than just a fake grass that looks good.

Any resident experts or advice from your own installations?
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There’s a guy that lives in Seaford (or Eastbourne, can’t remember) that done our back garden last year because our 2 dogs ruined the lawn. It is an absolute god send. I’m happy to provide details if needed.
It’s hard wearing and looks as real as fake grass can do. He can advise on what type would meet your requirements
 






Bold Seagull

Bold Seagull

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Muhammed (im hard) Bruce Lee said:
There’s a guy that lives in Seaford (or Eastbourne, can’t remember) that done our back garden last year because our 2 dogs ruined the lawn. It is an absolute god send. I’m happy to provide details if needed.
It’s hard wearing and looks as real as fake grass can do. He can advise on what type would meet your requirements
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Yes please.
 


Muhammed - I’m hard - Bruce Lee

Muhammed - I’m hard - Bruce Lee

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Bold Seagull said:
I have a small area of garden to the North side of the house that gets no direct sunlight and is an ideal space for a games area. We'll have real grass and planting elsewhere, I just wanted advice on an artificial grass that would be could for playing a bit of football, short tennis and games on, rather than just a fake grass that looks good.

Any resident experts or advice from your own installations?
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There’s a guy that lives in Seaford (or Eastbourne, can’t remember) that done our back garden last year because our 2 dogs ruined the lawn. It is an absolute god send. I’m happy to provide details if needed.
It’s hard wearing and looks as real as fake grass can do. He can advise on what type would meet your requirements
 














AmexRuislip

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Bold Seagull said:
I have a small area of garden to the North side of the house that gets no direct sunlight and is an ideal space for a games area. We'll have real grass and planting elsewhere, I just wanted advice on an artificial grass that would be could for playing a bit of football, short tennis and games on, rather than just a fake grass that looks good.

Any resident experts or advice from your own installations?
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On s serious note, we've got a circular patch of artificial grass in our garden, where no grass grows well.
It's looks nice and fresh, doesn't need cutting only brushed, or if you're posh hoovered.
 


Bold Seagull

Bold Seagull

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Mar 18, 2010
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swindonseagull said:
I have fake grass in my back garden as its very mossy and dont get much sun....its very low maintenance, laid it myself...would recommend it but dont go for a cheap option.
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It does appear to be fairly straightforward in terms of preparation and laying. Did you have to glue any joints at all?
 


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