Artificial Grass for Pets Peterborough

Artificial Grass for Dogs Peterborough

When pet owners look for artificial grass for dogs in Peterborough they are mainly investigating it to see if artificial turf compared to real grass because it is easier to clean up spills and stains. At the same time if they have seen their dog occasionally, or even frequently, chewing on grass there may be concerns over it's ingestible safety.

Most artificial grasses are non-toxic - our certainly are but there may be some grasses out there which may contain harmful chemicals or use backing materials which may cause an issue should your pet managed to get to this level.

The reality is that which to us the artificial grass will look almost identical to the real stuff animals have other senses which they will instinctively use to alert them that this is not a tasty alternative to real grass. So whilst it may look the same it certainly won't smell the same and, if they do have a nibble, won't taste the same.

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Artificial Grass for Pets Peterborough

When people search for artificial grass for pets in Peterborough, what they really should type in is for 'pet owners' - you will be the ones making the decision to go for fake grass and generally it will be for your benefit as the pet owner rather than for the benefit of your pet.

The biggest driver towards artificial grass is having a dog. Dog owners and especially owners of several dogs dealing with clearing up on the lawn and then dealing with muddy paws when re-entering the house can simply get too much in the winter months when the grass is consistently wet. Unfortunately as most dog owners will testify, their lawn is unlikely to be the most grassy as their favourite pet or pets will churn up the ground either by running around, grabbing toys off the lawn or in some cases digging. So when this ground gets wet your pets paws will pick up mud from the lawn. If you have a long patio before reaching your back door this may result in less mud on paws but still if the soon reach light carpets or sofas this mud can start transferring itself to areas all round the home.

The other aspect to consider is your own footwear. As many dog owners will want to pick up any poos quite quickly, to prevent your dog doesn't accidentally stand in it traipsing across a muddy lawn is not ideal and sometimes can be a little hard to sport if you don't have a lush green background for your dogs business to stand out from.

Virtually all of these issues and challenges can be eradicated with an artificial lawn.

Best Artificial Grass for Dogs

So, we often get asked which is the best artificial grass for dogs? Well whilst there isn't necessarily a single grass which is the best we will point our which grasses may not be the best mainly from a practicality perspective. As most people will want a grass which is very realistic in the way it looks most people will not want a short pile grass for their garden. Shorter pile is generally associated with sports pitches and what most people will refer to as astroturf so longer pile will be the most popular choice for a lawn replacement. Lush grasses 45mm and over are generally not advised for dog owners as they can be a little harder to clean especially if your pets deposit is not firm so the most popular is a 35mm or 38mm pile height which is actually our best seller for both dog and non dog owners.

Whilst we can make some recommendations of pet friendly artificial turf, generally regarding pile height, we do get asked about pet urine smells. We are aware that some artificial grass owners have had issues with this and may wrongly assume that all artificial grasses will have this problem. In actual fact if you have an dog pee smell and an artificial grass lawn this will most likely be an issue with installation rather than an issue with the grass chosen.

Pet Friendly Artificial Turf

All artificial grasses should have drainage holes so that and fluid such as rain or pet pee can simply run down into the ground the same way it would with natural grass. However, if the pee cannot run down and out then you may have a problem with smell as the urine will be sitting on top of the synthetic grass.

How can this happen? The most common occurrence for this is due to the drainage holes becoming blocked. or the layer underneath the grass is not porous enough for the urine to drain away.

So, how do drainage holes get blocked? From an installation perspective may installers still use grasses where they finish off the installation by brushing in a final layer of sand. Potentially this sand can accumulate and plug up holes. You'll not be surprised to know that our artificial grasses do not require a sand infill so there is no chance this can happen due to installation. The other way holes could become blocked is if dirt such as leaves and other spills or dirt are left to build up and clump blocking up the drainage holes. So as part of minimal maintenance for artificial grass it is definitely worth brushing up dirt and leaves - not least, so you can continue to enjoy a vivid green lawn all year round.

The other issues may be that if your installer is more of a generalist rather than specialist artificial grass installer they may simply use some left over building membrane which is non porous and therefore does not allow urine or rain water to drain away quickly. If this is the case and your lawn is on a slope this may lead to an accumulation of water and wee at the bottom of the slope which could lead to a noticeable smell if this area does not drain well.

By selecting our team you will get a quality installation and non-infill grass which is the best artificial grass for pets especially dogs.

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Frequently Asked Artificial Grass Peterborough Questions:

  • Do you only fit artificial grass?

    No - we can just supply artificial grass which is one of the best around and the other appropriate fittings and membrane. However, our specialty is the supply and fit of artificial grass. Our extensive experience and fully trained installation team mean that you will get a quality fitting.

    Our artificial grass will not be the cheapest as we import ours from Europe, not China. We have an excellent relationship with the manufacturer and have worked together over the years to enhance their products.

    Sometimes it can be very tempting to buy materials yourself and then try to find a tradesperson to fit your product but what you think you have saved in the material by buying direct will often be offset by tradespeople adding to the installation costs to compensate for the margin they may have lost through not supplying the materials, which they would probably get at trade rates, which would end up being similar to the price you paid anyway. 

  • What is the best artificial grass?

    We've already touched up that the best artificial grass will be dependent on what it will be used for. The most extreme example to give would be choosing the best grass for your back garden which  will have no dogs and few people walking on it compared to a 4G astroturf football pitch which will have many people running around , jumping, stopping turning and giving it a good work over. For the garden a lush 45mm pile height artificial grass would be ideal but if you put this on a football pitch you would have complaints from the players that the ball won't roll and it's heavy underfoot.

    Whilst we pride ourselves on providing the best like for like artificial grass over our competitors but the best fake grass for you will be the one that meets your budget and importantly one which is suitable for its intended purpose.

    For many businesses, we have installed artificial grass in selected outdoor areas including decking. These will typically have many people walking and standing on it for long periods so a short grass will be the best artificial grass in this instance as a longer grass will look messier once people have left the establishment and you are left with trodden down synthetic grass. Whilst this can be brushed back up this simply adds to the maintenance time and longer grass will also take longer to clean and hoover up from compared to a shorter turf. Simply arrange a call with our experts covering Peterborough letting them know what you want your artificial grass for and we can provide you with a shortlist of suitable options.

  • What's the cost of artificial grass installation in Peterborough?

    For a domestic installation for a quick rough guide around £80 per m2 will be for a lawn replacement with the most popular and best all-round artificial grass top layer. 

    Cost can vary based on the shape of the lawn area as narrow strips could lead to larger amounts of waste material. Most artificial grasses come in 4 or 5m rolls so sections that say 6 or 7 meters wide will need another section cut and laid adjacent to the initial roll. Sometimes this can work out well with very little wasted but for very irregular shapes there can be more waste. However, any waste material is yours - if you want us to take it away we are happy to do so and will be responsible for getting as much recycled but many customers decide to use the offcuts to provide additional pot plant bases or use sections to simply lay over small areas which may be prone to becoming muddy in certain times of the year such as a thin strip of artificial grass stepping stones to get to a composter hidden away at the back of the garden.

  • Will artificial grass go on top of decking?

    Yes, it will. In fact, this is happening more and more both in commercial as well as domestic environments. It is quite well known that wooden decking can get quite slippery when wet and whilst the rain can put most people off from going outside when the rain stops walking out onto a slippery surface - especially if you are holding drinks or food put people off utilising the decking space. 

    It is normally fairly straightforward to put a layer of artificial grass on top of the decking. Depending on personal preference this can simply be installed on top and the sides of the decking can remain exposed wood, or the artificial grass can continue to be pinned down the side too. Generally, no additional layers need adding below the grass and it fixes directly onto the wooden deck panels. This will provide a much safer non-slip surface but doing this is likely to lead to a shortening of your timber decking as moisture will be retained for longer on top and into the wood as the synthetic grass, layer will slow the evaporation process. Also unless you are going to lift up the grass to reapply timber decking treatments it will mean that the wood is being exposed to worse conditions with less protection.

    We are also seeing artificial grass is laid on top of concrete areas or other hard surfaces to provide either a non-slip surface or an improved aesthetic or both.

  • Will artificial grass fade over time?

    This will depend on the artificial grass you have chosen.

    Our grasses have been treated with a UV protective coat so that they will not fade. This is a good example of the difference between cheap artificial grass and quality artificial grass comes into play. You cannot see the UV coating so unless you ask about whether or not your grass has such a coating it is unlikely that an installer whose grass does not have this protectino will highlight this.

  • What's the best way to edge off artificial grass?

    Generally, the edge will already be in place, especially in a garden installation. Often a synthetic lawn will replace the existing lawn which may already have a wall along one side and a path or patio along another. The most popular edging we install will be where the current lawn runs up to a flower bed. The existing edge may be a very short fence or a small trench has been dug to edge off the lawn to provide a secure fit and ensure no edge is exposed which could be used to pull up the grass we normally will run sleepers in place of where the fence or trench was. Depending on the dimensions available to you in your garden you may want a thick sleeper for an aesthetic reason or you may want a much thinner one so to maintain as much flower bed space as possible. These are aspects we can discuss with you to find the solution which you're most happy with.



    This will depend on your specific fitting. For garden installations wooden sleepers are very popular as an edge but sometimes along one edge there will be an existing wall and at another end it can be fitted so that it butts right updo an existing patio or paved pathway. 

    The aesthetic finish is a very personal choice so we tend to let you let us know what you would like and if we know it is practical to do we will happliy provide you with your choice of edge finish.