A seaside town brings sea winds, salt in the air and plenty of rain, and a natural lawn can struggle to keep up. For Barry homeowners who want a green space that always looks tidy, artificial grass is a practical answer, and it is something we lay well in terraced yards, estate gardens and everything between.
Our work begins with the ground: out goes the old turf, in goes a compacted base, and only then does the grass go down. We also tidy up and take away all the waste, so the lawn is ready to use as soon as we have finished and nothing is left to clear.
In the Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Barry, back gardens are often short and sheltered by tall walls and conifers. Grass there gets little sun and plenty of drip, and it goes thin and mossy. Artificial turf stays green and even, whatever the light does, and it saves you fighting moss in shaded corners where scarifying and reseeding rarely cure it for long.
On the exposed estates nearer the sea, the wind is the main test. We fix the edges firmly to the base and secure the turf properly, so a gale does not lift it. The result is a clean, usable garden that does not need mowing, feeding or reseeding. A brush or a rinse now and then clears any grit or debris that blows onto the surface.
First we remove the existing turf and roots and dig out to firm ground. A sub-base is added and compacted in layers, then raked level with a slight fall so water can get away. A weed membrane goes over the top, which keeps weeds from pushing up through the lawn. Drainage is the part that matters most, because a base that holds water will leave the lawn soggy and uneven.
In Barry the turf is rolled out, cut cleanly around borders, paths and curves and fixed along the edges, then brushed in. We pay close attention to the joins so they disappear into the lawn. The finish comes from care at these details, not from the grass alone, and we leave the edges looking sharp against paths, walls and borders so the lawn sits neatly in the garden.
Many Barry gardens have Leylandii and other conifers along the boundary, which drop needles and take moisture from the soil. We can discuss how to lay the turf near them, and tidy the hedge line first if it needs it. We also cover Penarth, Rhoose, Dinas Powys and Sully, so a short trip from Barry brings us to you.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Barry.
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.
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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 →The turf is made for outdoor use and copes well with damp, salty air. A good rinse and a brush now and then keep it fresh. What matters most is the base and the fixing, which is where we concentrate.
Yes, though needles and shade matter. We leave a sensible gap or edge near the trunks, and the lawn will need a quick brush to clear debris. If the hedge is overgrown, trimming it first is usually worth doing.
We remove the old turf and roots, lay a weed membrane over a clean compacted base, and fix the turf to it. Occasional weeds can still blow in and root in debris, so a regular brush helps keep the surface clean.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.