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.

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PaulWXM@reddit

Great answer.

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CuntyMcFartflaps@reddit

Reasons not to put in artificial grass:

It looks like shit.
It destroys biodiversity in our gardens.
It's bad for the environment both in production and over time.
It contains chemicals that can be absorbed both by the soil beneath it and our own skin in contact with it.
It can get INCREDIBLY hot in direct sunlight, of which there is plenty outside.
It requires significantly more maintenance than most people expect. You're replacing mowing the lawn with hoovering it. And god forbid a local pet decides to shit or piss on it.
It literally lowers the value of your home.

Reasons to put in artificial grass:

You're worried your neighbours don't know you're an idiot.

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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.

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YragNitram1956@reddit

Boring, tacky and obviously fake.

Do this instead.

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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.

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KinManana@reddit

Plant clover instead, it won't need cutting

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Amazing-Visual-2919@reddit

Real grass is cheaper, looks better, is better and is cool in the summer heat.

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Serious-Use4585@reddit

Being a basic bitch and thinking it’s a good idea

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MattWillGrant@reddit

That it looks good or constitutes part of a garden.

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zephyrmox@reddit

The decision to do it at all, in 90%+ of cases.

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beeruk@reddit

The expensive mistake to avoid is installing fake grass at all. Just did my garden for ~£100

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Chrolan1988@reddit

Try Gardening UK or DIY. The best thing would be to go for real grass

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730463628@reddit

Choosing to install it in the first place

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