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October 15th, 2010 admin History
The first artificial Christmas trees were developed in Germany during the 19th century, though earlier examples exist. These “trees” were made using goose feathers that were dyed green. The German feather trees were one response by Germans to continued deforestation in Germany. Developed in the 1880s, the feather trees became increasingly popular during the early part of the 20th century. The German feather trees eventually made their way to the United States where they became rather popular as well. In fact, the use of natural Christmas trees in the United States was pre-dated by a type of artificial tree. These first trees were wooden, tree-shaped pyramids lit by candles, they were developed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania by the German Moravian Church in 1747.
Types of artificial trees
Feathers
Main article: Feather Christmas tree
An example of an antique feather Christmas tree
Feather Christmas trees, originally of German origin, became popular in the United States as well. Feather trees were initially made of green-dyed goose feathers which were attached to wire branches. These wire branches were then wrapped around a central dowel which acted as the trunk Feather Christmas trees ranged widely in size, from a small 2 inch tree to a large 98 inch tree sold in department stores during the 1920s. Often, the tree branches were tipped with artificial red berries which acted as candle holders. The branches were widely spaced to keep the candles from starting a fire, which allowed ample space for ornamentation. Other benefits touted for feather trees included the elimination of a trip to the tree lot and the lack of shed needles.
Brush bristles
In 1930 the U.S.-based Addis Brush Company created the first artificial Christmas tree made from brush bristles. The company used the same machinery that it used to manufacture toilet brushes. The trees were made from the same animal-hair bristles used in the brushes, save they were dyed green. For a time, the brush trees were immensely popular, with large numbers exported to Great Britain, where the trees also became popular. These brush trees offered advantages over the earlier feather trees. They could accept heavier ornamentation, and were not nearly as flammable.
Aluminum
Main article: Aluminum Christmas tree
An aluminum Christmas tree
Aluminum Christmas trees are a type of artificial tree that are made largely from aluminum. The trees were manufactured in the United States, first in Chicago in 1958, and later in Manitowoc, Wisconsin where the majority of the trees were produced. Aluminum trees were manufactured into the 1970s, and had their height of popularity from their inception until about 1965. That year A Charlie Brown Christmas aired for the first time, and its negative portrayal of aluminum Christmas trees is credited for a subsequent decline in sales.
Plastic
A PVC Christmas tree decorated with fairy lights and baubles
Most modern artificial Christmas trees are made from 100% recycled plastics of used packaging materials, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or other plastics. Just about 10% of trees made in the recent years are using virgin suspension PVC resin and despite being plastic most artificial trees are not recyclable or biodegradable. PVC trees are fire-retardant but not fire-resistant. Many of these trees are made in China; from January to August 2005 $69 million worth of artificial trees from China entered the United States.
Plastic trees come in a variety of different styles. Some have become more and more lifelike over the years and may contain polyethylene in their branches for further realism. The Prelit Tree has become increasingly popular in the United States and Germany as well, most prelit trees are not made from recycled plastic materials because all prelit trees are being classified into the categories of electrical products and are subject to the mandatory regulations for the safety standards of electrical products e.g. UL, CSA, GS, BS and RoHS. Artificial Christmas trees may be “frosted” or “glittered” and designed for outdoor uses with UV additives. Plastic trees can come in a variety of different colors, and one type came with built-in speakers and an MP3 player.
Companies such as Mountain King, Barcana and the National Tree Company have marketed increasingly realistic PVC trees made to closely resemble Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine or other common types of Christmas trees. During the 1990s trees not only began to appear more realistic but some also smelled more realistic. Many of these more modern models came with pre-strung lights and hinged branches which simply had to be snapped into position.
Other
An stand-alone upside down Christmas tree
Trends in artificial tree consumption have constantly evolved and a number of designer and other types of artificial Christmas trees have appeared on the market. Fiber optic trees come in two major varieties, one resembles a traditional Christmas tree. The other type of fiber optic Christmas tree is one where the entire tree is made of wispy fiber optic cable, a tree composed entirely of light. David Gutshall, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, received a patent for the latter type of fiber optic tree in 1998.
One Dallas-based company offers “holographic mylar” trees in many hues. Tree-shaped objects made from such materials as cardboard, glass, ceramic or other materials can be found in use as tabletop decorations.[citation needed] Upside-down artificial Christmas trees were originally introduced as a marketing gimmick; they allowed consumers to get closer to ornaments for sale in retail stores as well as opened up floor space for more products. There were three varieties of upside-down trees, those bolted to the ceiling, stand alone trees with a base, and half-trees bolted to walls.
Sales and usage
Artificial trees became increasingly popular during the late 20th century. Users of artificial Christmas trees assert that they are more convenient, and, because they are reusable, much cheaper than their natural alternative. Between 2001 and 2007 artificial Christmas tree sales jumped from 7.3 million to 17.4 million.
In 1992, in the United States, about 46 percent of homes displaying Christmas trees displayed an artificial tree. Twelve years later, a 2004 ABC News/Washington Post poll revealed that 58 percent of U.S. residents used an artificial tree instead of a natural tree. The real versus artificial tree debate has been popular in mass media through the early 21st century. The debate is a frequent topic of news articles during the Christmas holiday season. Early 21st century coverage of the debate focused on the decrease in natural Christmas tree sales, and rise in artificial tree sales over the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The rise in popularity of artificial trees did not go unnoticed by the Christmas tree farming industry in the United States. In 2004, the U.S. Christmas tree industry hired the advertising agency Smith-Harroff to spearhead an ad campaign aimed at rejuvenating lagging sales of natural trees. A 1975 poll by Michigan State University showed the reasons why consumers were beginning to prefer artificial over natural Christmas trees. The reasons included safety, one-time purchasing, and environmental responsibility but the biggest reason respondents gave pollsters was no messy needle clean up.
Production
A PVC Christmas tree decorated on Christmas Eve
Most artificial Christmas trees are manufactured in the Pearl River delta area in China. Promoters of artificial trees highlight them as convenient, reusable, and of better quality than artificial trees of old. Supporters also note that some apartment buildings have banned natural trees because of fire concerns.
There is also a robust market for artificial Christmas trees in Poland. An estimated 20 percent of all Christmas trees sold in Poland are artificial, and many are made domestically by individual families. One producer from Koziegwki stated that every other house was an artificial tree producers. The trees are made from a special film which is imported from China or Thailand. Entire families take part in production and the trees are sold throughout Poland with some being exported to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Environmental issues
General issues
The debate about the environmental impact of artificial trees is ongoing. Generally, natural tree growers contend that artificial trees are more environmentally harmful than their natural counterpart. On the other side of the debate, trade groups such as the American Christmas Tree Association, continue to refute that artificial trees are more harmful to the environment and maintain that the PVC used in Christmas trees has excellent recyclable properties. One researcher at Kansas State University called the idea that artificial trees are eco-friendly an “urban myth”.
Lead contamination
In the past, lead was often used as a stabilizer in PVC, but it is now banned by Chinese laws. Most PVC materials for making artificial Christmas trees are now using tin as a stabilizer in recent years. PVC was used in some of the 2007 recalled Chinese toys. A 2004 study found that while in general artificial trees pose little health risk from lead contamination, there do exist “worst-case scenarios” where major health risks to young children are present. The lead author of the 2004 study, Dr. Richard Maas, noted in 2005: “We found that if we leave one of these trees standing for a week, and we wipe under the tree wel find large amounts of lead dust in many cases under the tree”.
In 2007, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) asked the Consumer Products Safety Commission to investigate lead levels in Chinese imported artificial trees. Lead-free artificial Christmas trees do exist; for example, one U.S.-based company uses barium instead of lead as a stabilizer in its PVC trees. A 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report found that as the PVC in artificial Christmas trees aged it began to degrade. The report determined that of the 50 million artificial trees in the United States approximately 20 million were 9 or more years old, the point where dangerous lead contamination levels are reached.
See also
“Attack of the Mutant Artificial Christmas Trees”
Christmas tree production
References
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^ a b c d e f g h i Hewitt, James. The Christmas Tree, (Google Books), Lulu.com, 2007, pp. 3336, (ISBN 1430308206).
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^ Cole, Peter, et al. Christmas Trees: Fun and Festive Ideas, (Google Books), Chronicle Books, 2002, p. 23, (ISBN 0811835774).
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^ a b Muoz, Sara, Schaefer. “Fight Before Christmas: Real Trees vs. Fakes,” The Wall Street Journal, December 21, 2006, accessed December 14, 2008.
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^ “Facts on PVC Used in Artificial Christmas Trees”, American Christmas Tree Association, official site, accessed December 15, 2008.
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^ a b c Lovley, Erika. “Lawmakers target fake Christmas trees”, The Politico, December 13, 2007, accessed December 15, 2008.
^ Maas, Richard P. et al. Artificial Christmas trees: how real are the lead exposure risks? (Abstract via PubMed) Journal of Environmental Health, December 2004; 67(5): 204, 32, accessed December 15, 2008.
^ “Lead Found in Holiday Decorations”, WSBTV (Atlanta), November 29, 2005, accessed December 15, 2008.
^ a b Levin, Ronnie, et al. “Lead Exposures in U.S. Children, 2008: Implications for Prevention”, Environmental Health Perspective October 2008; 116(10): 12851293, accessed December 15, 2008.
Further reading
Wohleber, Curt. “Fake Fir”, American Heritage, Winter 2007, accessed December 18, 2008.
External links
American Christmas Tree Association, industry trade group
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October 7th, 2010 admin Are you tired of mowing your lawn, tending the grass and constant weeding? Natural grass needs to be trimmed every few days. Otherwise, it grows long and attracts weeds. If not watered, the grass tends to dry and die. Imagine a perfect grassy turf which doesn’t need watering, weeding or trimming!! Too good to be true—try artificial grass turf.
Grass turf is an artificial turf made of synthetic material that looks uncannily like natural grass. In fact, it looks so real, that it is hard to tell it apart. This is often used for sports that are played on grass.
Now, this great product is also available for home use. Try artificial grass turf for your garden, front yard or your backyard at the risk of your neighbour’s envy!
It is especially beneficial to use an artificial turf in areas devoid of water or where the climate is too harsh. Artificial turf is an inexpensive way to make your home the talk of the town.
This synthetic grass is actually better than real grass. This artificial turf is really soft and shiny. Those who have invested in artificial grass testify that their kids love it. It saves them water, time, mowing and trimming. Not only that, even the pets love it. Since, artificial turf is fake grass – you not only save time and energy, you reduce your water bills as well.
If you use your yard or garden for entertaining family, friends, children and guests – imagine the convenience of a lawn that doesn’t require cleaning! Whether it’s a birthday party, anniversary, Fourth of July celebrations or a family get together – synthetic lawns are perfect for any occasion.
Children enjoy playing on this fake grass without the risk of getting hurt. There is enough padding in these artificial turfs to prevent injury.
Garden parties will no longer be a nightmare for you as artificial turfs are very easy to clean and low maintenance as well. This low maintenance grass always looks vibrant and well kept. This will leave you a lot of free time to do other chores and enjoy quality time with your family. No need to worry about mowing your grass to keep it trim and healthy. Since, the texture of the grass turf is synthetic; you need not worry about brown patches on the grass end of every summer.
This new generation of artificial turfs is sure to impress your guests and maybe leave them jealous too!
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September 25th, 2010 admin MeasuringWhen measuring the quantity of artificial grass required it is essential to incorporate an overlap of 100mm over each edge for coverage of the timber perimeter.SurveyUndertake a ground survey to ascertain whether or not the terrain is subject to poor drainage, thereby retaining surface water. In such cases, in order to ensure a satisfactory base for EverLawn® artificial grass, measures should be taken to install appropriate and adequate below surface, drainage. We would advise the crushed aggregate followed by a sand infill method.Installation GuideConsideration should be given to the weight of some of the materials required. Either remove the existing turf manually or hire a turf cutter to save time and labour.Crushed aggregate followed by sand infill methodUse treated timber stakes or treated tile batten, purchased from your local builder’s merchants to hammer into the ground. Each stake should protrude from the ground approximately 3inches or 90mm and at a distance no greater than 20inches or 500mmThen using 4inch x 1inch or 100mm x 20mm treated timber, (always pilot hole the timbers to prevent splitting) screw to the outer edge of the stakes leaving the stakes on the inside of the perimeter. If artificial grass meets a concrete path or wall then position the 4 x 1 flush with the surface height and by using 10mm temporary timber fillets pack the timber away to enable the artificial grass to tuck between the timber and adjoining material at a later stage. Then position the stakes against the inner perimeter timber edging and hammer in to the ground ensuring the stakes are slightly lower than the timber edging. After creating a pilot hole screw the two timbers together.Sand infill methodUse treated timber stakes or treated tile batten, purchased from your local builder’s merchants to hammer into the ground. Each stake should protrude from the ground approximately 1 inch and a half inches or 45mm and at a distance no greater than 20inches or 500mm. Then using 2inch x 1inch or 50mm x 20mm treated timber, (always pilot hole the timbers to prevent splitting) screw to the outer edge of the stakes leaving the stakes on the inside of the perimeter. If the turf meets a concrete path or wall then position the 2 x 1 flush with the surface height and by using 10mm temporary timber fillets pack the timber away to enable the artificial grass to tuck between the timber and adjoining material at a later stage. Then position the stakes against the inner perimeter timber edging and hammer in to the ground ensuring the stakes are slightly lower than the timber edging. After creating a pilot hole screw the two timbers together.With heavy clay soils we recommended laying a crushed stone surface of 3inches or 70mm. This isn’t necessary for the majority of lawns and only required if the ground holds water for a long period of time after rain. If your lawn floods then you do need to install adequate drainage at this stage. Compact the crushed stone using a wacker plate which can be hired from your local hire shop. Ensure the perimeters are compacted and below the timber edging by 1inch or 25mm.Lay in the desired direction and overlap the timber perimeter with artificial grass by 4inches. Then tuck down into the ground and fix to the timber with 1inch galvanized nails. Then rake the soil to within 1ich of the surface of the artificial grass. If the artificial turf meets a path or wall and the instructions in section 2 have been completed then the artificial grass can be wedged between.On large areas a join may be required. First lay each piece of artificial grass together ensuring the pile of each piece falls in the same direction and has an overhang of 4 inches around the perimeter. At this stage it is important to use a sharp Stanley Knife. Peel back the two grass joins. Very carefully cut the underside of the carpet as close to the stitch line as possible on each carpet.The accuracy of this will determine how visible the join is after completion. Then pull both pieces of artificial grass together ensuring the gab between the stitching is no greater than 2mm. Then peel back the two pieces and anchor ready to glue. Position the tape onto the weed membrane and fix through both materials into the sub base with galvanized nails to prevent the tape moving. Carefully but liberally pour the adhesive to cover the tape with a glue depth of approximately 3mm. Once all the glue has reached a whitish colour it is then time to begin fixing the grass edges. Carefully lay the edges of in their final position ensuring each piece marries up and has no overlap.As you are doing this, with your fingers mix the grass fibers together to conceal the join. Once the whole length is in place and you are happy with the appearance it is necessary to walk along the join several times thus activating the glue and bonding the grass to the tape. Small amounts of adhesive can be removed from the grass fibers using White Spirit and a small off cut of the turf. Small amounts of cured glue can usually be removed quite easily however to avoid the possibility of damage precautions should be taken to avoid contact at all times.
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August 20th, 2010 admin Artificial Grass, Astro turf DIY
Measuring
When measuring the quantity of artificial grass required it is essential to incorporate an overlap of 100mm over each edge for coverage of the timber perimeter.
Survey
Undertake a ground survey to ascertain whether or not the terrain is subject to poor drainage, thereby retaining surface water.In such cases, in order to ensure a satisfactory base for astroturf, measures should be taken to install appropriate and adequate below surface, drainage. We would advise the crushed aggregate followed by a sand infill method as in step 4.
Tools, equipment & materials
Installation Guide
Installing artificial grass can be carried out by most able bodied DIY enthusiast; however, consideration should be given to the weight of some of the materials required.
Step 1
Either remove the existing turf manually or hire a turf cutter to save time and labour
Step 2
CRUSHED AGGREGATE FOLLOWED BY SAND INFILL METHOD
Use treated timber stakes or treated tile batten, purchased from your local builder’s merchants to hammer into the ground. Each stake should protrude from the ground approximately 3inches or 90mm and at a distance no greater than 20inches or 500mm
Then using 4inch x 1inch or 100mm x 20mm treated timber, (always pilot hole the timbers to prevent splitting) screw to the outer edge of the stakes leaving the stakes on the inside of the perimeter. If the artificial grass meets a concrete path or wall then position the 4 x 1 flush with the surface height and by using 10mm temporary timber fillets pack the timber away to enable the artificial grass to tuck between the timber and adjoining material at a later stage. Then position the stakes against the inner perimeter timber edging and hammer in to the ground ensuring the stakes are slightly lower than the timber edging. After creating a pilot hole screw the two timbers together.
SAND INFILL METHOD
Use treated timber stakes or treated tile batten, purchased from your local builders merchants to hammer into the ground. Each stake should protrude from the ground approximately 1 inch and a half inches or 45mm and at a distance no greater than 20inches or 500mm.
Then using 2inch x 1inch or 50mm x 20mm treated timber, (always pilot hole the timbers to prevent splitting) screw to the outer edge of the stakes leaving the stakes on the inside of the perimeter. If the astroturf meets a concrete path or wall then position the 2 x 1 flush with the surface height and by using 10mm temporary timber fillets pack the timber away to enable the artificial grass to tuck between the timber and adjoining material at a later stage. Then position the stakes against the inner perimeter timber edging and hammer in to the ground ensuring the stakes are slightly lower than the timber edging. After creating a pilot hole screw the two timbers together
Step 3
With heavy clay soils we recommended laying a crushed stone surface of 3inches or 70mm. This isn’t necessary for the majority of lawns and only required if the ground holds water for a long period of time after rain. If your lawn floods then you do need to install adequate drainage at this stage. Compact the crushed stone using a wacker plate which can be hired from your local hire shop. Ensure the perimeters are compacted and below the timber edging by 1inch or 25mm
Step 4
Infill the perimeter with infill or crushed sand and level the ground using a rake. Ensure the sand is level with the top of the timber edging. Then using a lawn roller or waker compact the ground. It is important to ensure the sand against the timber edging is compact and level with the top of the timber.
Step 5
Apply the weed membrane. This will prevent weeds establishing in the many drainage holes manufactured into the artificial grass. Cut and nail the membrane to the top of the timber perimeter edging using 1inch galvanised clout nails.
Step 6
Lay the artificial grass in the desired direction and overlap the timber perimeter with the astroturf by 4inches. Then tuck down into the ground and fix to the timber with 1inch galvanised nails. Then rake the soil to within 1ich of the surface of the artificial grass. If the artificial grass meets a path or wall and the instructions in section 2 have been completed then the artificial grass can be wedged between (see picture)
Step 7
On large areas a join may be required. First lay each piece of artificial grass together ensuring the pile of each piece falls in the same direction and has an overhang of 4 inches around the perimeter. At this stage it is important to use a sharp Stanley Knife. Peel back the two grass joins. Very carefully cut the underside of the carpet as close to the stitch line as possible on each carpet.
The accuracy of this will determine how visible the join is after completion. Then pull both pieces of artificial grass together ensuring the gab between the stitching is no greater than 2mm. Then peel back the two pieces and anchor ready to glue. Position the seaming tape onto the weed membrane and fix through both materials into the sub base with galvanised nails to prevent the tape moving. Carefully but liberally pour the adhesive to cover the tape with a glue depth of approximately 3mm. Once all the glue has reached a whitish colour it is then time to begin fixing the grass edges. Carefully lay the edges of astroturf in their final position ensuring each piece marries up and has no overlap.
As you are doing this, with your fingers mix the grass fibres together to conceal the join. Once the whole length is in place and you are happy with the appearance it is necessary to walk along the join several times thus activating the glue and bonding the grass to the tape. Small amounts of adhesive can be removed from the grass fibres using White Spirit and a small off cut of astroturf. Small amounts of cured glue can usually be removed quite easily however to avoid the possibility of damage precautions should be taken to avoid contact at all times.
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July 30th, 2010 admin Does the grass have a directional pile?Yes, this method is increasingly popular and the installation time is very little. If purchasing a product with a low fibre height it may be necessary to install rubber matting first.Can I lay artificial grass straight over decking?Only on landscape products and when first unrolled. This is created by the manufacturing process however, unlike other products, brushing with a stiff broom against the pile will lift the fibres. Walking on it thereafter will mix the fibres together giving the appearance of a natural lawn.What are the benefits of installing artificial grass?Installing artificial grass effectively eliminates the time a conventional lawn takes to maintain. No further use of electrical or petrol consuming equipment required. Summer scorch and water shortages are of no concern. Muddy feet and paws are no longer a problem. Preferable to replacing existing lawns with bricks, stone or concrete. Tidy throughout the year. Aesthetically pleasing and natural appearance.Is the artificial grass safe for kids?Artificial grass is perfect for use by children who benefit from outdoor activity areas. It’s is a substitute for ‘worn out’ natural grass, it’s very hardwearing and is an effective buffer against minor accidents.What are the costs of artificial grass?The financial outlay is equivalent to purchasing a quality domestic carpet, the price dependent upon the amount of artificial grass required and its purpose e.g. general domestic; landscaping; sport or ornamental. Professional installation costs vary according to terrain e.g. solid surface or that which requires excavation. If you are in any doubt then please call the office and we will be happy to answer your questions.My dog causes patches on the lawn, will this stop when I have my artificial grass fitted?Pets urine will not create scorching however, removal of excreta and regular hosing are recommended for hygienic purposes.Will this be good under my trampoline?Yes, artificial grass is perfect for suppressing the weeds and is always aesthetically pleasing all year round. Many people are now realizing that their grass does not grow properly under the trampoline and eventually turns muddy.My lawn is always flooded will the artificial grass stop this happening?If this is a problem on your existing lawn it will be necessary to install suitable drainage at the time of excavation.What happens when it rains a lot?Artificial grass is manufactured to drain at 40 gallons per hour. Therefore, providing your existing lawn does not have a drainage problem and the artificial grass is correctly installed it will drain efficiently.What sort of base is recommended?Many installers recommend a good drainage system of crushed hardcore followed by a layer of crushed sand however, if the area already has good drainage a suitable quantity of crushed sand would suffice.Do I have to maintain the new grass?Maintenance is very low; all you need to do is remove autumn leaves, germinating weeds and biodegradable matter that decompose resulting in soil formation.How long will our artificial grass last?The lifespan of artificial grass is 15-20 years based on normal domestic use. Heavy use in one concentrated area may have an adverse affect.Is the installation of the artificial grass best left to a professional or can you DIY?A professional installation service is recommended for best results but can be undertaken by a DIY enthusiast, in good physical health, using appropriate tools.Do I need to water the grass?Never again and your new grass will never be scorched by drought.What if I damaged an area do I have to have all the lawn replaced?Damaged areas can be replaced with new artificial grass. Request or save an off cut to ensure the same shade of colour.How easy is it to cut and shape artificial grass?The use of a sharp Stanley knife is essential and, therefore best undertaken with caution. Cutting the underside is easy to cut any shape required.Will weeds grow on the artificial grass?Weeds cannot grow through. Should anchorage occur on the surface area weeds are easily removed. Prevention is by means of removing biodegradable matter which would otherwise decompose to form a soil base.Can I put the artificial grass straight on to concrete?If the area of artificial grass will be for general use we recommend infill or grit sand base onto the concrete to ensure an adequate drainage.Do I need to worry about insects?An artificial grass surface will eliminate 99% of insects. Those you do find will most likely be non- resident and merely passing through.Can I plant any plants into the artificial grass after it has been fitted?Yes, but your plant will need enough depth and width to expand their roots into nutritional soil. The grass can be cut to the desired shape and the depth needed for growth must be excavated and then filled with the recommended soil and potting mixture.Can I use artificial grass beside a swimming pool?Yes, artificial grass enhances the area of swimming pools. Position the grass a distance of a meter away to avoid chlorine affecting the composite.Why is sand infill used?The type of artificial grass used for areas of ‘heavy traffic’ has been designed for use of sand infill this also helps anchor the product. Always tell us the purpose for which the grass is intended and we will advise accordingly.
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