What’s the biggest mistake people make when installing artificial grass themselves?
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idontknow-imaduck@reddit
To give an actual answer that may help....
Don't buy cheap stuff.
Make sure the surface below is level and firm, use the right MOT and sand etc, then compact it down properly. Otherwise you'll end up with dips, that when it rains just firm saggy puddles.
Good weed membrane underneath.
Sharp knife or scissors to duty the stuff.
Pin it down.
For the record, like others, I really don't like the stuff, but can appreciate why someone might want to use it.
PaulWXM@reddit
Great answer.
CuntyMcFartflaps@reddit
Reasons not to put in artificial grass:
Reasons to put in artificial grass:
Willeth@reddit
Installing artificial grass is the main mistake.
If you're dead set on it, cheaping out would be the worst move. Cheap stuff is thin, melts in the heat, and won't last a season.
YragNitram1956@reddit
Boring, tacky and obviously fake.
Do this instead.
Greedy-Ad-3779@reddit
The biggest mistake is installing artificial grass at all. We should be re-wilding the planet not covering it with plastic and concrete. Artificial grass is an abomination.
KinManana@reddit
Plant clover instead, it won't need cutting
Amazing-Visual-2919@reddit
Real grass is cheaper, looks better, is better and is cool in the summer heat.
Serious-Use4585@reddit
Being a basic bitch and thinking it’s a good idea
MattWillGrant@reddit
That it looks good or constitutes part of a garden.
zephyrmox@reddit
The decision to do it at all, in 90%+ of cases.
beeruk@reddit
The expensive mistake to avoid is installing fake grass at all. Just did my garden for ~£100
Chrolan1988@reddit
Try Gardening UK or DIY. The best thing would be to go for real grass
730463628@reddit
Choosing to install it in the first place
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