"David E. Ross" wrote:
On 10/21/11 6:42 AM, Loobylou_82 wrote:
Hi, I currently have an area of lawned garden which doesn't get much
sunlight and is more of a threadbare boggy mess at the moment, I have
two young children which are getting to the age where they can play
outside and I was just wondering if anyone has artificial lawn, what are
peoples views on it and where would be the best place to get it from.
Thanks

Artificial grass was developed for use indoors, in enclosed sports
arenas. Consider it to be no different than carpet with a strange
texture.

If it gets any sun, it might be too hot for a child to walk on it
barefoot or to sit on it. Since it generally is not porous, it can
create a drainage problem in the rain. And it certainly will not absorb
CO2 to help reduce global warming.

There are LIVE grasses that actually do best in shade. Consult a garden
centre near you.


Original AstroTurf was designed for indoors, but it come a long way since
then. It has to drain well for outdoors. For playing fields there is a pad
underneath. I got scraps of both when they did an athletic field. It's
still hot and you get bruises and scuffs of your body.

Many installers.

Greg