What Artificial Grass is Best

 Artificial grass was developed in the early 1960s and came on the market in 1964, with its first application being a youth playground. Soon after, it gained enormous popularity when it was installed in a monstrous, indoor baseball stadium in Houston; Texas called the Astrodome. Within a few short years, fake turf was being installed on football and soccer fields worldwide.

Deciding on which artificial grass is the “best” really depends on personal choice. Some other factors to consider are price, pile height, color, size of the piece, drainage capability, and more. Any number of brands are available at retail centers as well as online stores, and each one will make a “pitch” to appeal to your taste and budget. No matter, all synthetic sod is made of plastic but here are three types:

1. Nylon, a tough yet lightweight synthetic polymer. It has the stiffest pile of the different kinds of fake turf and is famous for its ability to withstand being stretched or exposed to environmental extremes. The drawbacks? It has a coarse texture and may not have the same appearance as natural grass and is expensive.
2. Thanks to its life-like appearance, Polyethylene is a favorite choice for installing artificial grass in an area where natural grass once grew. Its blades are softer, look more natural, and are a deeper green. It also holds up well to the weather and regular use.
3. Polypropylene is the least durable and expensive of three types of artificial grass. It has a fine texture but is not made for high traffic areas or constant use. Though it may be an attractive option if you are on a budget, also keep in mind it may need to be replaced faster or more often than synthetic turf made from nylon or polyethylene.

Some of the top brands in the United Kingdom are:

• Tuda Luxury 30mm
• Berlin 26mm
• Namgrass Elise 27mm
• Banbury Heavy Density 30mm
• Now Garden 30mm
• Parkgate 37mm Artificial
• Namgrass Eclipse 25mm
• Buzz Grass Mat
• Prestige Artificial Grass
• Casa Pura Artificial Grass

In the United States, consumers flock to a variety of top brands, including:

• Pet Zen Premium Turf
• custom rug Outdoor Turf
• FieldTurf
• ForeverLawn®
• SmartGrass®
• Global Syn-Turf
• Jade
• Everlast