Even if you only have a large terrace or balcony in your house, you can give it a new image, much greener, giving the feeling that you are enjoying the outdoors in a small garden. This mirage can be achieved thanks to a good artificial grass and some plants and flowers.
Artificial grass is perfect for installing on a terrace because it can be installed on any surface, it is highly durable, requires very little maintenance, does not require large amounts of water, does not cause allergies, is free of heavy metals, and is fire retardant.
For all this, from El Comprador de La Vanguardia we are going to teach you how to choose a good artificial grass according to your needs and budget.
Before starting to buy a lawn, we must know if we want it for a terrace or for a garden, if it will be in a busy place, if it will be near a swimming pool, if we have pets or if it will be a play area for children. When we have fully internalized the use that we are going to give it, it is time to choose taking into account the different characteristics of an artificial turf.
The first thing we must take into account is where we are going to install it. If we want it for a terrace, we must choose a lawn that is easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner, so we will choose one that is no longer than 4 centimeters.
If we want it for a garden, it will be good to choose a model that looks more natural, so we recommend choosing one with a length between 3 and 5 cm.
The more blended the colors and textures are, the more realistic a natural grass will be. One that has blades of different shades of green, but also with some browns and beige. It is the color combination that is usually present in high-end models, to offer maximum realism and the best aesthetics. That, obviously, translates into the price. So in this section we must consider that we want to spend.
Sometimes realism and naturalness are not so important to us, and we are simply looking for an economical and monocolor product with which to cover some surface. In this case, with a basic range model, all in a single shade of green and without texture, it is what we need.
Regarding texture, we must take into account that an artificial grass must be soft, but also durable. We should never choose very fine models for high-traffic areas, as they break down before. Lawns with fine filaments are better to only acquire for decorative areas with little traffic.
This means the number of blades per square meter that a lawn has. The greater the quantity of these 'hairs', the more padded it is and the higher its quality. This number of stitches can vary between a few thousand and twenty thousand.
A lawn with a length of 35-40cm and 20,000 stitches is a lawn that has a high quality.
An average quality would be a grass between 10 and 15 thousand stitches and around 30cm in length.
If you have children, it would be ideal to choose a grass of at least medium quality because they are much softer and we will prevent them from getting hurt.
We have chosen four models, each with a different quality and price, which adapt to the needs and pockets of each buyer.
So that you do not have to regret your choice, we are going to explain the characteristics of each of the chosen models and for whom each of them is recommended.
If you want to put a bit of green on your terrace or balcony, but without spending a lot of money and you don't mind that it looks natural, you can choose this Mirtux model.
It is a grass that has 0.7cm length of blades, it is very light and very easy to place. It's also easy to wash, just by vacuuming a bit and watering with a hose or plant waterer. We don't have to worry about applying water to it because it has drainage holes that will let the water through. It has an anti-UV treatment so that it always remains green and does not fade in the sun. It is very resistant and does not wear out easily, even after intensive use. In addition, it is made without toxic products so as not to be at risk if we have children.
If we want to put something better than a uniform green carpet on our terrace or if we want to be able to walk barefoot on the grass and make it more pleasant. This GardenKraft brand model should be our choice.
It has 1.5cm long blades and combines 3 different shades of green that intermingle to achieve a more realistic looking grass effect. It has maximum UV protection to protect against fading and wear from the summer sun and inclement weather. It is easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner and also with water because it has a drain. In addition, this artificial grass supports intense use thanks to its double stitching, which is why it is perfect if we have children and pets at home that will give it a lot of jogging.
Without an excessive price and with a much more natural appearance thanks to the different shades of green and brown, this grass from the Lucatex Iberica brand is an ideal option for a large terrace where we spend a lot of time. For this reason, it is the main choice of Amazon customers.
It has a good height of 2 cm and a density of 13,560 punches per square meter. It is resistant to UV fading, resistant to extreme temperatures, flame retardant, allows intensive use without degrading, easy to clean and can easily get wet thanks to its drainage holes.
If we want a lawn that looks natural, that is soft to lie on and for the little ones to play, jump and do somersaults, we should opt for a model like this from the Jardin202 brand.
This grass has a blade length of 2.2cm; combine various shades of green and also beige for a more natural look; and has a density of 15,000 stitches per m2. It is easily cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and also with water thanks to its drainage system. In addition, it has been treated with UV rays to keep the color alive despite the sun and inclement weather, and it is very resistant to withstand intense use.
For those who want to have a lawn that looks real: who want to lie comfortably in the sun on a soft ground; that they have children who are going to play intensely on it; dogs that will run and lie on it; who set up an inflatable pool in summer on the terrace; or that they invite family and friends every two by three. In short, those who are going to give the lawn an extreme jog should choose one that is of good quality. Although it will cost more money, they will also have superior durability.
This model from the ARKMat brand has a length of 4cm blades, a density of about 15,000 tips per m2 and is very soft to the touch. Mix various shades of green, beige, and also brown for a natural look. It is easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner and water thanks to its drainage system. It has treatment for UV rays, thus avoiding its wear by the sun. In addition, it is totally safe for both children and pets.
*Prices updated on May 5, 2023
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