How Can I be the Most Cost-Effective With my Artificial Lawn?

Artificial lawns are a cost-effective product: not having to waste electricity mowing the lawn or replacing gardening tools, watering every couple of days in the summer and going through more strimming cord than you can imagine! It does mount up to be quite expensive, especially at this time of year. Artificial lawns are often perceived as being a premium or perhaps ‘expensive’ product but there are certain steps that you can take to try and make sure you keep that cost to a minimum. So, Lion Lawns have put together this helpful guide so that you can achieve that perfect install, at a fraction of the cost you initially thought.

1. Know your Size

Artificial grass usually comes on standard 4 metre rolls throughout the industry. We encourage all customers to make their new lawns in a width of multiples of 4. This means you won’t be paying for the offcut. If you are struggling to achieve that perfect size, why not extend the flower beds or add paving and decking?

2. Pick the right grass type!

Unfortunately, the market is flooded with cheap artificial grass alternatives that stand at very minimal pile heights. A bad quality artificial grass will not only look poor but it won’t stand the test of time either. If you have pets or children, make sure you choose a high quality product which is durable enough to take the regular use.

3. Understand your base

Building a brand-new base in replacement of natural grass is more timely than installing on top of concrete. The type of existing surface can reflect the price of your install considerably.

4. Plan your install

Make sure that your installers have an easy access route to and from your garden. This will reduce the time it takes to complete the job. We also recommend a place for a skip to go and a location for goods to be delivered.

5. Put time into maintenance

Although it isn’t costly to keep up with the maintenance of your lawn, we ask you to put a little elbow grease into it and brush every so often to remove debris and leave a clear surface.

6. Worth the extra money

It is definitely worth spending that little bit extra for a good quality install. So many times, the Lion Lawns team have seen unsatisfactory jobs which can end up costing a lot to rectify.

There are other factors that can significantly influence the price of your artificial lawn install, these are usually individual to each and every garden. To discuss yours, please call us on 01642 713 555