Back in the 1960s, you could only get one type of turf; AstroTurf. But in these modern times, artificial turf is distributed by a great many brands and each brand has quite a few different lawn types to choose from. With so many different shades, grades, heights, and textures to choose from, it can be hard to decide on the right one for your home. 

In this guide, we hope to make it a little bit easier for you to choose a quality turf that will stay in great shape through many years of exposure to natural elements because we are going to share the most important features to look for when you are choosing the right lawn.

Yarn Type

Artificial grass is a lot like a carpet or rug since it is also made from a special type of yarn. Three different yarn types are usually used for making these grassy green rugs

Polyethylene

This is the most common artificial turf material because it is available in many shades, it is durable, offers a realistic look and the fibres are nice and soft.

Polypropylene

This material is often used for putting greens but is also used as a thatch layer for landscape grass

Nylon

This type of yarn is the most expensive but it is the softest and most realistic looking. Nylon grass is ideal to absorb up to 200 degrees Celsius and can be used to prevent most UV magnifying issues

Density

The density is extremely important if you want a lawn that looks full, lush, and realistic. Density refers to the stitch count or the number of grass blades per square meter. Turfs with a higher density count are usually higher-quality turf that will last longer.

Pile Height

Another important feature is the pile height. Turfs with an extremely low pile height are usually noticeably fake. On the other hand, if the pile is too long, you will need to brush your lawn often to keep the blades from falling flat. 

A pile height of 30mm to 35mm is usually recommended for high traffic areas, yards with pets, schools, and pre-schools because these shorter leaf blades will stay upright for longer despite the heavy traffic.

Artificial sports turf with pile height between 40mm to 60mm ideal for sports fields (FIFA soccer fields). If you want a more natural and luxurious-looking lawn then you should however opt for something with a longer blade height of 40mm to 50mm. The longer pile height with high density offers a bouncier and softer feel and gives your garden a more realistic look.

Thatch

Your lawn colour is important but the thatch is even more important. The thatch is an additional fiber included in the lawn that is different in texture and hue to the overall grass fibers. By adding these odd hues and textures, the grass gets a more realistic look since natural turf has plenty of dead and crushed leaves in between the fresh leaves.

Turf with tatch that includes brown, yellowish, or odd green hues is much more realistic looking compared to turf that doesn’t have any thatch at all.

Infill with Cool Effect

It is always best to choose turf that is designed for infill. The infill is great for keeping the grass piles upright so your lawn won’t become flat and matted. Also, it will give weight to the carpet and minimize the ripples on the grass. The infill can be made from various materials like silica sand, crumb rubber, coconut shells, cork, etc. However, adding ZeoFill as an infill can reduce the grass heat and will absorb dog’s urine smell. 

Antimicrobial Cool Turf

If you have pets then it is very important to get turf with antimicrobial or anti-odor properties. This type of turf will keep your lawn from developing urine odors and are easier to maintain since you don’t have to rinse it quite as often. It is ideal to use Antimicrobial turf with ZeoFill infill and spray Enzyme to flush ZeoFill granules. Our P-Terminator Enzyme spray is 100% organic and ideal for any pet area. 

Backing

Quality artificial turf usually has two backings. A primary backing in which the grass yarn is woven and a secondary backing that coats the primary backing and gives it a springier and shock absorbent feel. It is important to get turf with good backing if you want a lawn that will last and offer lots of cushioning. 

We have four backing types. Latex backing is for normal landscaping installations, K9 Heavy Duty ERET, K9 DrainPro, and PU backing are ideal for any pet-friendly installations.

Still not sure what lawn to get? Premier Grass has professionals who can help you choose the right lawn based on your location, lifestyle, and need. Contact their office to get the perfect lawn or to get professional installation consultation.

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