This one will really depend on your imagination, as artificial grass can be used outdoors or in the options are huge, bath mat, rug, door mat, upholster the outside furniture, great scratch pole for the cats, table runner, funky flip flop inserts, we done our car, display back drop, mobile phone case, decorative words and numbers, signs.

Yes weeds can grow through artificial grass however with the correct installation this should not happen.

No for example you would not lay it straight on top of loose gravel however with the right preparation it can be laid on most surfaces.

The base depth will vary from site to site, a water logged clay based soil will require a deeper base and possibly additional drainage. As a minimum a 75mm base will be required for an artificial lawn installation.

The base should be a min 75mm made up of a 50mm base layer of MOT, Type 1 then a 25mm layer of granno under the grass, a Lime base can also work well a good option if you have pets and a rubber crumb base is also a good option under artificial grass.

No, The Grass Yard are suppliers, we will never compete with our trade customers The Grass Yard are genuinely grateful and appreciate for everyone of our customers, as such we will never employ or sub contact landscapers or installers, instead we can pass your details to one of our trusted installers and let them do what they do best, create beautiful landscapes!

Yes, hopefully the need should never arise but accidents happen in which case, no drama your artificial lawn could be repaired.

This one comes up time and time again, honest answer depends who you speak to, for every person says there should be an infill you will find another who swears blind there shouldn't. There are good reasons for both, a layer of sand will add weight helping keep the artificial grass in place, on the very hottest days will absorb some of the heat on the other hand that same sand will also absorb any pet/dog urine which can lead to foul smells and it will also act as a bed for weeds to germinate in, we would opt to not use sand infill, does the weather get sufficiently hot often enough for that to be a concern, probably not in Scotland anyway, as for keeping the grass in place if installed correctly there should be no need for the extra weight so the downside, weeds and potential smells just aren't worth it in our opinion.

Often an addiotnal layer of Terram or weed membrane will be placed directly under the grass, belt & braces when it comes to weed control as it's in addition to that laid in the base, if the artificial grass is being installed on hard landscaping such as decking or paving then a shock pad would be a good option softs the surface should in one trip, feels nicer under foot.

Technically you could lay artificial grass on almost any surface but that doesn't mean you should be certainly wouldn't recommend laying artificial grass directly onto soil.

Artificial grass can be installed DIY however dont underestimate the work involved, stripping out the existing surface and preparing it for the grass is a sizeable task then there will be tons of material to get into the garden for the base before you even get to the grass, is the shape straight forward or a lot of awkward cuts, is there a join in the grass etc all need to be considered. A DIY installation can certainly be done and done well, just make an honest assessment of your ability to carry out both the physical and technical part employing the services of an experienced installer can be priceless!

First off a new, sharp blade is essential a blunt blade risks accidents, ideally the grass should be folded back and cut through from the backing trying to cut from the grass side is nigh on impossible, cutting a curve is easiest with a hooked blade and a speed knife such as a cushion back or a Henko are great for cutting a long straight run, a video guide is available also.

Yes, in an ideal world roll out the artificial grass the night before and let it relax and settle will allow any creases to fall out and make the fitting easier the following day.

The shiny side should be down this will prevent moisture being absorbed up into the adhesive while it cures ensuring a strong joint. 

There is various ways to secure artificial grass, a concrete haunch and adhesive, tuck & pin, adding a sand infill increases the weight, screwing to a composite or treated timber batten, the chosen method will depend on the individual landscaper and installation all have their merits.

The base installation wont require any specialist tools a lute is great for getting a flat surface other than that barrows, shovels, levels etc, when it comes to laying the artificial grass a sharp blade is essential, hooked blades and speed cutters are a bonus, if you want to get a real taught neat finish a knee kicker is essential.

Certainly to start with take the measurements of the width and length at the longest points, if its a complex shape may require further measurements, feel free to take a picture of the area and email us we can help advise on more tricky projects.

The summer can make working with the grass easier as it's more supple, it can be laid all year round cold temperatures will need to be taken into account if using adhesive and also the rain but there is no reason artificial lawns can't be laid Junuary or July.