If you want a lush and realistic-looking lawn, select a product with a face weight between 60-70 oz and a higher pile height (up to 3″). Achieving this look can give your lawn the most realistic appearance.
High Sierra is an excellent option, designed to endure heavy traffic and years of use. Plus, its pet-friendly backing prevents bacteria growth from urine.
Backing
Thick artificial grass Adelaide backings play an essential role in its quality, performance, and durability. Their aesthetic effect plays an integral part in creating an authentic synthetic turf experience while they support and secure individual tufts in place.
Backing material can be comprised of polyurethane, latex or hot melt and come either porous or impervious depending on its formulation. Furthermore, antimicrobial compounds like EnviroLoc may be added for increased protection against odour-causing bacteria and germs growth, making this material an excellent option for pet-friendly lawns or hosting garden parties.
Test the quality of artificial grass quickly by pulling on some blades – good quality artificial grass should feel firm yet easily bendable in your hands.
Density
Nylon is the toughest synthetic fibre used in artificial grass manufacturing. This material also finds use as parachute cord and tennis racket strings, so you can trust that it can withstand heavy foot traffic from both children and pets.
Thick fibres provide more cushioning against falls and injuries from pets while helping to inhibit weed growth and thatch build-up. Check your artificial grass specification to identify its pile thickness.
Pile density can provide a good indicator of whether you will see backing through the blades of turf, but this must be taken in conjunction with stitch rate and stitch gauge; higher stitch rates with smaller gauges mean it is less likely you’ll be able to spot backing – and for best results make sure that product details on manufacturer websites have been updated accordingly.
Pile Height
When it comes to creating a lush look, pile height of thick artificial grass Adelaide is key. This refers to the length of fibre from its backside up towards the surface; this length varies depending on use and style.
Longer pile heights appear more natural and feel soft, mimicking the length of grass blades more closely. They’re an excellent option for high traffic landscape lawns or gardens where lush turf surfaces are desired.
Shorter pile heights mimic mown grass more closely and are suitable for low traffic gardens or roof gardens where the lawn will be seen from above. They offer more economical price points.
Galileo, our best-selling 42mm thick artificial grass is an outstanding example. Equipped with FallSoft technology for added safety for children who may fall over 5ft, Galileo features vibrant hues including emerald, green, fern green, olive green and brown thatch for an appealing and realistic appearance.
Maintenance
While many homeowners appreciate the advantages of synthetic lawns, regular sweeping and grooming with a broom or brush with plastic bristles to remove debris such as leaves, twigs and dirt are essential in maintaining them to look their best.
Foreign detritus left on a turf can create multiple issues for itself and its users, including moss, mildew and bacteria formation, blocked drainage holes as well as infill consolidation and hardening.
Food or liquid spills, stains from spilled beverages can usually be easily eliminated with household cleaners and towels, while more serious issues like grease stains may require mineral spirits or another solvent product to dissolve them.
As it can damage turf directly when exposed to open flame or high heat, barbecue grills and fire pits should also be kept at least 10 yards from any thick artificial grass Adelaide area. Smoke can leave permanent char marks in its wake while cigarette burns may leave permanent scarring behind. Mowing and trimming of weeds on a regular basis are recommended to stop further growth of these pesky insects.