If your Abergavenny lawn turns to mud every winter and patches in summer, artificial grass may be the answer. We remove the old turf, build a firm, level base and lay a lawn that stays green all year round with very little looking after. Nobody needs to cover the whole garden, and many people keep a border or tree bed alongside.
It suits plenty of gardens in the town, from small terrace yards to the larger plots around the villas and newer estates. We do every stage ourselves, from digging out to brushing in the finished turf, and we take all the waste away with us. It works just as well for a small corner as for a whole lawn.
Under the shadow of the Sugar Loaf and the Blorenge, Abergavenny gets its share of rain, and lawns that stay wet through autumn and winter become hard to keep. Artificial grass gives you something clean to step onto, so children, dogs and visitors no longer trail mud into the house. It also keeps its colour through the dull months, when natural grass in the Usk valley can look tired and flat for weeks.
It also saves the weekly routine of mowing, feeding and edging. That matters in a town with plenty of mature trees and hedgerows, where leaf fall and shade already make a natural lawn patchy. A well-laid synthetic lawn copes with shade much better, although it still needs an occasional brush. If you have a dog or young children, the benefit is obvious, because the lawn can be used in any weather without damaging it or yourselves.
Good artificial grass depends on what is underneath. We strip the old turf, remove roots and soft ground, then lay a sub-base and compact it in layers. The surface is levelled with a gentle fall so water can drain through and away, rather than sitting on top. In Abergavenny, where many gardens are on sloping ground, we also check that water will not run toward the house.
Next comes a weed membrane, followed by the turf, which is cut to fit around borders, paths and curves and fixed firmly along the edges. We then brush the pile up so it stands properly and looks natural. Taking time over the base is what prevents ripples, dips and lifting edges later on. Careful cutting around borders and curves makes the biggest difference to how professional the lawn looks once it is finished.
We will talk through the finish with you, including pile height, colour and the way it looks alongside your borders and paving. Under trees, we also discuss how to handle leaves and debris. We cover Llanfoist, Govilon and Crickhowell as well as Abergavenny itself, and are happy to bring samples so you can see them in your own light.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Abergavenny.
Artificial GrassEarly groundwork for artificial grass in a terraced Bridgend back garden, with the old lawn being cut back along its edge.
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Artificial GrassCompacted, levelled stone sub-base laid in a small enclosed Pontyclun courtyard, ready for artificial grass to be fitted on top.
See the project →Artificial GrassA small front garden of a semi-detached house in Swansea, finished with artificial grass behind black railings and a trimmed hedge.
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Artificial grass suits small, shady or well-used gardens that are tiresome to mow, provided it is laid on a properly prepared, well-drained base.
Read the guide →How long artificial grass lasts depends on the product, the base beneath it, how heavily it is used and how well it is looked after.
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Tree surgery is priced job by job rather than from a fixed list, so this guide explains what moves the cost up or down and how to get a firm figure.
Read the guide →It can, provided the base is built for it. We use a compacted, free-draining sub-base and lay it to a gentle fall, so rain passes through the turf and away. Heavy clay ground may need extra attention, which we assess on site.
Yes, and it is often a good solution where grass will not grow in shade. We take care around roots and the base level. Leaves still need to be brushed or blown off from time to time so debris does not build up.
Yes. The turf and roots must come out, otherwise the ground will sink and rot beneath the new lawn. We dig it out ourselves, take it away and build the new base on firm, level ground. Nothing is left behind.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.