Best way to clean your artificial grass in 2022 By Gavin Hall This post contains my latest research and methods on how to best clean an artificial grass lawn to rid it of bad smells and odours and to thoroughly clean the grass fibres. It is a follow up post to the best way to…
How to apply Zeofill to your artificial grass lawn to keep it smelling great By Gavin Hall I will show you how to add our new product Zeofill to your artificial grass lawn to keep it smelling great. I have discussed the latest methods that I have tested for removing the smell of dog wee…
Best way to remove the smell of dog urine from artificial grass in 2021 By Gavin Hall This is a follow up post on removing the smell of dog wee from artificial grass. I discussed last year all the products I have tested so far and the ones I feel work the best. I will…
Perfect Grass on Sarah Beeny’s TV Show Renovate Don’t Relocate By Gavin Hall Perfect Grass were delighted to be chosen to install artificial grass on Sarah Beeny’s television show Perfect Grass were delighted to be chosen to install artificial grass on Sarah Beeny’s television show Renovate Don’t Relocate Series 2, Episode 19. In this popular…
How to create an environmentally friendly garden that includes Artificial Grass By Gavin Hall Environmental garden fitted with artificial grass From time to time I hear people saying that using artificial grass is bad for the environment. Quite often the people saying this are avid gardeners and lawn snobs who just don’t take the time…
How to install artificial grass on paving bricks By Gavin Hall Installing artificial grass on paving bricks Looking to install artificial grass on paving bricks, crazy paving, or flag stones? Then this guide is just for you. Perfect Grass is asked to lay artificial grass on all types of surfaces both indoors and outdoors. A…
Artificial grass Mini car launched By Gavin Hall A new Mini Cooper car has been introduced to the Perfect Grass line up of quotation vehicles. Having seen a great demand in artificial grass over the last few months Perfect Grass has added a further car to its growing fleet. This time a Mini Cooper has…
How and why to lay artificial turf in a new garden By Gavin Hall The main problem I come across with new gardens I have had a lot of experience with “New Gardens” over my 15 years of installing artificial grass that I thought I would share some of the knowledge that I have gained.…
How to lay artificial grass on decking By Gavin Hall Large area of decking makes the garden look bland I remember watching those garden DIY programmes many years ago and there was always some decking added to the garden design. People now find that the decking layed all those years ago is starting to look…
New look grass car unveiled By Gavin Hall Perfect Grass unveils its new look grass car. The Smart car will be used to visit customers looking for an artificial grass quotation. With more and more people turning to artificial grass we thought it was about time we arrived at customers houses to in style. To…
How to maintain and clean your artificial grass lawn By Gavin Hall Maybe one of the reasons you invested in a new artificial grass lawn was because it requires little maintenance. This is true but there are some regular and occasional tasks that you need to carry out to keep your grass in pristine condition. Here I…
How to eliminate the smell of dog urine from artificial grass 2020 By Gavin Hall With summer here and the occasional spell of lovely dry weather I am getting asked by more and more people about how to remove the smell of dog urine from an artificial grass lawn. Basically what is happening in…
How to fit artificial grass in a Triangular shaped garden By Gavin Hall A triangular shaped garden is a notoriously challenging area. The pointed part of the garden triangle can be a waste of space especially if you have a small garden. So to fit artificial grass in the triangular space is a good idea…
Fitting artificial grass around a beautiful Oak tree at David Lloyd in Beckenham We were asked back by David Lloyd in Beckenham (See our earlier work) to lay artificial grass around a beautiful oak tree located in the grounds of the health club. The Oak tree was currently surrounded by wood chip bark which made quite…
How to lay artificial grass on a curve By Gavin Hall Having curves in the lawn gives your garden a really realistic look and feel. It also allows you to replicate your existing garden lawn if you are moving from real grass to artificial grass. There are many reasons why it is necessary to shape…
Best value artificial grass cut to size Where to buy the best value artificial grass By Gavin Hall Buy your artificial grass from the experts I have been supplying and installing artificial grass in England for over 16 years. During this time I have seen the general quality of artificial grass products improve significantly. What…
How to Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Grass By Gavin Hall We are being asked by more and more customers to help sort out their badly installed artificial grass lawns. The lifespan of artificial grass should be anything up to 15 years but in the majority of cases we are seeing it lasting a lot…
Landscaping an outdoor area for a David Lloyd Health Club This large outdoor area at the David Lloyd Health Club in Beckenham wasn’t getting used as much as the Club wished. With the summer months coming up (and hopefully some good weather) they wanted to create an outdoor space that could be used and enjoyed…
Artificial grass installed properly Don’t choose your installer based on the Artificial Grass Warranty By Gavin Hall Over my 16 years of installing artificial grass I have seen companies offering all sorts of warranties on their products. ‘The only company to offer a lifetime warranty’ ‘Buy my grass and receive a 20 year warranty’ ‘We…
How to fix a badly draining artificial grass lawn By Gavin Hall We frequently get asked for help from customers on how to sort out their badly draining artificial grass lawn The solution can sometimes be as simple as making sure good groundworks are installed which will allow water to naturally flow away. On other…
Foal farm project Before and after image at the Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre where Perfect Grass donated over 100 sqm of artificial turf Dogs at the Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre in Biggin Hill, Kent should see some much needed happiness thanks to Perfect Grass Ltd who have donated and installed dog run artificial…
How to install artificial grass on a slope By Gavin Hall We have previously provided you with a general guide to installing artificial grass. Here we will guide you through installing artificial grass on a slope. It can be very difficult to maintain real grass on a slope for a number of reasons: It can…
How to solve the 12 biggest artificial grass installation problems By Gavin Hall There are many pitfalls to look out for when installing artificial grass. With our 16 years experience in fitting grass we have experienced many issues and found some great ways to deal with them. Here I will show you 12 biggest of…
How to Install Artificial Grass on a Roof Garden By Gavin Hall More people are living in cities and towns than ever before. Many of these people don’t have the luxury of a traditional garden but many do now have the opportunity to create a roof garden. A roof garden is a great way to…
Ben Ainsley Racing (BAR) company was set up in 2013 with the aim of winning the America’s Cup. As part of the project a new America’s Cup HQ is being built in Portsmouth, due for completion in the summer of 2015. Seen amongst many as being the most advanced head quarters ever built for the…
Good groundworks reduce the cost when it come to an artificial grass replacement 10 year old artificial grass I often get asked how long artificial grass will last and when will it be necessary to get an artificial grass replacement? I am also regularly asked how much it will cost to replace the grass and will…
One of South East England’s leading artificial grass suppliers and installers, Perfect Grass Ltd has added 2 new fake grass trucks to its fleet as sales boom. With a rapid increase in demand for artificial grass over the last 12 months, Perfect Grass Ltd has added 2 new Iveco trucks to its fleet of fake…
Best Tools and Equipment to Install Artificial Grass By Gavin Hall We all love tools and gadgets – but have you got the right tools and equipment for your artificial grass installation? Here are the tried and tested tools that we use. If you are planning on doing some or all of the artificial grass…
Square artificial grass (DISCONTINUED) The first artificial grass product to incorporate lawn mower stripes If you are looking for a lawn that emulates a freshly cut real grass lawn then this is the product for you. It has been years in the making to finally develop a quality realistic artificial grass that offers the striped…
How to install artificial grass on concrete By Gavin Hall Before artificial grass installed on concrete driveway Artificial grass is an extremely versatile product and can be laid pretty much anywhere if done correctly. Laying artificial grass on concrete can be a great option for you because: It is kid friendly and will soften any…
Isn’t it great to decorate your house at Christmas and give your home a truly warm Christmassy feel. Sometimes you may need to add some new ideas to your Christmas decorations. We have come up with 6 great ways you can use artificial grass offcuts to make some truly unusual and fun Christmas decorations that…
Listen to my full interview with Jeremy Vine on Radio 2 that hears me discussing fake grass By Gavin Hall Press play below to listen to the full interview https://perfectgrassltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jeremy_vine_interview_on_radio_2.mp3 I had a great time talking about fake grass on the Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio 2 recently. If you want to listen to…
How to lay artificial grass on a balcony By Gavin Hall Artificial grass is an extremely versatile product. When installed correctly it can be placed in all manner of places from the flooring on rooftops to the covers on seating. It can even be used to make shoes. In this article we will show you…
An Indian Summer is here By Gavin Hall A fairly quiet week in the world of artificial grass. With new school uniforms and all those days out in the holidays I think we are all feeling the pinch!! To save you some money and allow you to enjoy an Indian summer in your garden (hopefully!!) we are…
You may have heard of the latest pop-up rooftop concept restaurant to hit London called ‘On the Roof with Q’ It is situated at Selfridges department store on Oxford Street. Like the centre court at Wimbledon On the Roof with Q boasts a retractable roof – perfect for the inclement British weather. It also boasts fantastic commercial…
Photo by Gabriel Smith licensed under CC BY 2.0 Artificial grass has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a school playing surface in the 1960’s? Little changed over the next few decades. From the early 1990’s drainage was improved with new backings and installation techniques. Different lengths of grass and a variety…
10 most unusual places I have seen Artificial Grass By Gavin Hall Synthetic grass was introduced to the market over 50 years ago primarily as a substitute for real grass. Over the years it has become a popular alternative to grass in residential gardens, rooftops, school playgrounds and sports pitches. What I am finding now…
How to choose the best artificial grass installer By Gavin Hall I get asked all the time what makes one artificial grass installer any different from the next? And why does one artificial grass installer quote a lot less than another? There are so many people claiming to be artificial grass installation experts it can…
How to fit your artificial grass lawn By Gavin Hall We are now at the third and final stage of laying an artificial grass lawn. This stage will show you how we fit artificial grass on top of the groundworks. We have shown how to choose artificial grass, and gone through the steps of how we install…
Hopefully by reading how I install the groundworks for an artificial lawn you will see our attention to detail at this very important stage of laying artificial grass. I can’t stress enough the better the groundworks the better your artificial grass lawn will look. In my next Blog post I will show you how we…
How to choose the best artificial grass By Gavin Hall Having difficulty choosing from hundreds of different types of artificial grass on the market? This guide will show you how to choose the best artificial grass for your lawn. You have decided that you are fed up with all the hard work and money that…
Hill area landscaped with artificial grass 8 easy landscaping ideas for how to landscape a garden on a hill Building or making renovations to a house on a hill can present some specific landscaping challenges: how to avoid problems with drainage and irrigation, and how to work with different levels are just some of the…
Making the most of small outside space in an urban garden It can sometimes be difficult to think of urban garden ideas that can be tried out for small outside spaces, especially when working with a tight budget! There are several different options that can be experimented with, which can range from installing an artificial…
Bringing the Outside in: Artificial Grass inside the Home When you think of artificial grass your first thought is the immaculate lawns and back gardens that you see on the BBC, right? But artificial grass can be used for so much more than that; the simple addition of artificial grass in your home can turn…
A History of Artificial Grass By Gavin Hall Artificial grass is something that we at Perfect Grass couldn’t begin to imagine life without. It’s easy to install, it looks great all year round, and the best part… you can put your feet up, because it requires near enough no maintenance at all! In fact, we…
Tunbury Primary School gets Artificial Grass – part 4 The Final Fling With all the hard labour completed it was time to put the finishing touches to our base on this school artificial grass installation.The job really was starting to take shape and the end was in sight for us and this Kent based school.…
Tunbury Primary School Gets Artificial Grass – Part 3 Things can only get better After the awful start to this job, things could only improve and after a quick look outside of the window at 6.30 am I decided this was not the case and I was all set for another miserable Kent…
Tunbury Primary School gets Artificial Grass – part 2 The first day on site Arrival – 9.48 Hours at Tunbury Primary School in Kent “What possibly could go wrong”? I thought as I pulled into the gates at the school 15 minutes later than planned. Everything was the answer. This is how my day…
Tunbury Primary School gets Artificial Grass – part 1 How it started About 6 weeks ago we were approached by the deputy Headmistress of Tunbury Primary School in Kent, Miss King to do a site visit and provide a quote for artificial grass at the school. On the arrange day we drove the…
Artificial grass in the playground With obesity on the rise the government are currently pushing schools to make more use of their outside areas. However, due to the weather conditions in this country most of these areas are unusable for 6 months of the year and this causes the children to miss out on their…
Photo by C4Chaos licensed under CC BY 2.0 Our Autumn Gardening Tips Summer is over folks! Well, sadly it’s time to start shutting the garden down after another years growth and colour. With the days drawing in and the weather starting to decline quite rapidly, it’s time to get your garden ready for winter. It’s…
My Small Garden Ideas I moved into my current address over 8 years ago and the garden was a total mess, in fact it was being used as a car park. The house is an average run of the mill semi-detached Victorian property dated 1895. It had been thoroughly neglected; in fact I’m sure Queen…
PERFECT TURF APPEAR ON ROGUE TRADERS BBC 1 I was sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea watching Watchdog last night….up popped Matt Allwright for his weekly Rogue Traders spot. I spilled my tea everywhere when he mentioned a grass company called ‘Perfect Turf’ based in Purley. Even though they did real turf and…
Pros and Cons of Fake Grass By Gavin Hall Choosing the Right Lawn With artificial grass getting more and more realistic every year it is becoming a viable option for nearly every household. I am going to look at the pros and cons of both fake grass and real grass to help you decide which…
With the demand for artificial grass becoming more popular every day, so does the amount of companies starting up and offering their services in this sector. We feel very concerned as to the quality of installs now being offered, as prices get squeezed and corners get cut. We believe now after 9 years of practice…
YEE HAW!!! Or not as the case may be for our USA brothers trying to maintain a lawn in Texas and the surrounding states! With Fall (Autumn to us Brits) approaching and little or no rain on the horizon more and more consumers in the states are turning to synthetic grass. The growing trend is…
Kids love artificial grass! Hooray!! Kids are back to school! After 6 weeks of playing I am sure there are a few gardens out there that are just patches of mud, well you know what we’re gonna suggest don’t you? Artificial grass is the solution! Problem is if you are anything like us you’ve probably…
We tried to have a week off last week but the world of artificial grass will not leave us alone!! Is this the start of the economic recovery? If so we are gonna need some more staff to cope with the demand! Not that we are moaning, but poor Gavin has a bad back and…
Fake grass at Selfridges in Oxford Street, London Sorry guys been so busy in the world of artificial grass that I have neglected my blogging duties! I promise to now make the effort to keep you posted each week! Well, where to start? Not that we are in the habit of name dropping but we…
The Company is growing Love is in the air but not for your muddy lawns it would seem!! We have had so many enquiries about installing our artificial grass!! We’ve got new installers in Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex and The A1 Artificial Grass Company installing our grass in North London and the Home…
Artificial grass installers required Here at Perfect Grass not only do we supply our artificial grasses to the public, we are also busy supplying landscapers. We are always looking for new artificial grass installers and landscapers throughout the UK. If you are interested or you know anyone who may be then give us a call.…
Photo by Tracy Lee licensed under CC BY 2.0 Ready steady go Wow! It’s nice to be off to a busy start but we didn’t expect it to be this busy! There are just so many of you out there wanting to know what artificial grass can do for your gardens. Loads of quotes for…
Our Artificial Grass stands are back Wow! The stands are back and they look great! Four new retailers obviously agree as they are putting our stands in their stores. A brilliant way for everyone to be able to view and purchase our residential artificial grass and commercial artificial grass. We’ve had to quadruple the size…
Sarah Beeney gives artificial grass the big thumbs up An exciting week for the team at Perfect Grass. On Wednesday we travelled to Birmingham for the Glee Exhibition. There were loads of people to check out, from potential suppliers to the competition, it was a busy day! The good news is we can safely say…
