Product Id: Synscape Range

"Best valued synthetic grass in South Africa...
Look no further than the Synscape™ range artificial lawn. Most artificial grass distributors in South Africa sell the same ranges of the same grass types at the same prices. Very few synthetic grass retailers sells our Synscape product range.
That is why we call it our flagship product as it directly reflects our quality, standard and leadership in the synthetic grass industry in South Africa.
Our Synscape range is specially imported for its aesthetic value as a grass substitute for lawns. The height and density of the grass are carefully matched to provide the ultimate natural looking kikuyu grass effect.
The Synscape™ range is a ravishing artificial grass that can be installed at any location, whether in the shade or in sunny areas, very soft and yet, extremely strong and durable.
Synscape™ has become very popular the past year for areas such as around your swimming pool or Jacuzzi, garden, balconies, playgrounds, children rooms, restaurants, landscaping, etc.
Our Synscape™ artificial Lawn is guaranteed to add that extra touch of luxury, of class, of enjoyment to your preferred area. The fibers is made of high-quality polyethylene that will retains its realistic Kikuyu green color and texture, year after year. The grass fibers are UV protected, hence our 8-year warranty on color fastness. Synscape artificial Lawn is a safe investment for many years.
We have made huge changes to our Synscape range both in terms of the fibre structures and the backing, making this range now not only the most realistic looking artificial grass in South Africa, but also the strongest and most advanced product.

Synscape is the only Artificial grass currently in South Africa that introduced the double mesh backing, making this Synthetic grass the most strongest grass and best value for money in the country.

We have also changed the blade of the Synscape range to a C-shape making this grass less prune to going flat within a week. This means much less maintenance and you only need to brush this grass up once a month if needed. Because of this (C-shaped blade), the Synscape does feel a little more harder to the touch than most other flatblade grass types available.
With the introduction of the new Synscape Prestige, we once again have changed the blade shape to an S-shape, which now still have all the positive advantages of the Synscape Range, but is much softer to the touch. The Prestige is also a touch greener than the other Synscape ranges.
We provide Synscape in three different pile heights, 20mm, 30mm and 35mm.

Please note that prices may change without prior notice.
Contact us for the latest prices.

Synscape ECO 20mm R190.00/m²R215.00/m²
Synscape 30mm R230.00/m²R245.00/m²
Synscape LUX 35mm R260.00/m²R285.00/m²
Synscape Prestige 35mm R275.00/m²R295.00/m²
Synscape Petscape 30mm R280.00/m²R300.00/m²
All prices are excluding Vat.
Please NOTE our Artificial grass is priced per m² and is sold per linear meter.

Product Id: Synscape Range

"Best valued synthetic grass in South Africa...
Look no further than the Synscape™ range artificial lawn. Most artificial grass distributors in South Africa sell the same ranges of the same grass types at the same prices. Very few synthetic grass retailers sells our Synscape product range.
That is why we call it our flagship product as it directly reflects our quality, standard and leadership in the synthetic grass industry in South Africa.
Our Synscape range is specially imported for its aesthetic value as a grass substitute for lawns. The height and density of the grass are carefully matched to provide the ultimate natural looking kikuyu grass effect.
The Synscape™ range is a ravishing artificial grass that can be installed at any location, whether in the shade or in sunny areas, very soft and yet, extremely strong and durable.
Synscape™ has become very popular the past year for areas such as around your swimming pool or Jacuzzi, garden, balconies, playgrounds, children rooms, restaurants, landscaping, etc.
Our Synscape™ artificial Lawn is guaranteed to add that extra touch of luxury, of class, of enjoyment to your preferred area. The fibers is made of high-quality polyethylene that will retains its realistic Kikuyu green color and texture, year after year. The grass fibers are UV protected, hence our 8-year warranty on color fastness. Synscape artificial Lawn is a safe investment for many years.
We have made huge changes to our Synscape range both in terms of the fibre structures and the backing, making this range now not only the most realistic looking artificial grass in South Africa, but also the strongest and most advanced product.

Synscape is the only Artificial grass currently in South Africa that introduced the double mesh backing, making this Synthetic grass the most strongest grass and best value for money in the country.

We have also changed the blade of the Synscape range to a C-shape making this grass less prune to going flat within a week. This means much less maintenance and you only need to brush this grass up once a month if needed. Because of this (C-shaped blade), the Synscape does feel a little more harder to the touch than most other flatblade grass types available.
With the introduction of the new Synscape Prestige, we once again have changed the blade shape to an S-shape, which now still have all the positive advantages of the Synscape Range, but is much softer to the touch. The Prestige is also a touch greener than the other Synscape ranges.
We provide Synscape in three different pile heights, 20mm, 30mm and 35mm.

Please note that prices may change without prior notice.
Contact us for the latest prices.

Synscape ECO 20mm R190.00/m²R215.00/m²
Synscape 30mm R230.00/m²R245.00/m²
Synscape LUX 35mm R260.00/m²R285.00/m²
Synscape Prestige 35mm R275.00/m²R295.00/m²
Synscape Petscape 30mm R280.00/m²R300.00/m²
All prices are excluding Vat.
Please NOTE our Artificial grass is priced per m² and is sold per linear meter.

Product Id: Synscape Range

"Best valued synthetic grass in South Africa...
Look no further than the Synscape™ range artificial lawn. Most artificial grass distributors in South Africa sell the same ranges of the same grass types at the same prices. Very few synthetic grass retailers sells our Synscape product range.
That is why we call it our flagship product as it directly reflects our quality, standard and leadership in the synthetic grass industry in South Africa.
Our Synscape range is specially imported for its aesthetic value as a grass substitute for lawns. The height and density of the grass are carefully matched to provide the ultimate natural looking kikuyu grass effect.
The Synscape™ range is a ravishing artificial grass that can be installed at any location, whether in the shade or in sunny areas, very soft and yet, extremely strong and durable.
Synscape™ has become very popular the past year for areas such as around your swimming pool or Jacuzzi, garden, balconies, playgrounds, children rooms, restaurants, landscaping, etc.
Our Synscape™ artificial Lawn is guaranteed to add that extra touch of luxury, of class, of enjoyment to your preferred area. The fibers is made of high-quality polyethylene that will retains its realistic Kikuyu green color and texture, year after year. The grass fibers are UV protected, hence our 8-year warranty on color fastness. Synscape artificial Lawn is a safe investment for many years.
We have made huge changes to our Synscape range both in terms of the fibre structures and the backing, making this range now not only the most realistic looking artificial grass in South Africa, but also the strongest and most advanced product.

Synscape is the only Artificial grass currently in South Africa that introduced the double mesh backing, making this Synthetic grass the most strongest grass and best value for money in the country.

We have also changed the blade of the Synscape range to a C-shape making this grass less prune to going flat within a week. This means much less maintenance and you only need to brush this grass up once a month if needed. Because of this (C-shaped blade), the Synscape does feel a little more harder to the touch than most other flatblade grass types available.
With the introduction of the new Synscape Prestige, we once again have changed the blade shape to an S-shape, which now still have all the positive advantages of the Synscape Range, but is much softer to the touch. The Prestige is also a touch greener than the other Synscape ranges.
We provide Synscape in three different pile heights, 20mm, 30mm and 35mm.

Please note that prices may change without prior notice.
Contact us for the latest prices.

Synscape ECO 20mm R190.00/m²R215.00/m²
Synscape 30mm R230.00/m²R245.00/m²
Synscape LUX 35mm R260.00/m²R285.00/m²
Synscape Prestige 35mm R275.00/m²R295.00/m²
Synscape Petscape 30mm R280.00/m²R300.00/m²
All prices are excluding Vat.
Please NOTE our Artificial grass is priced per m² and is sold per linear meter.

When deciding on installing Synthetic grass, the first thing to think about is long term investment.
The grass should last you a very long time.
It is an expensive exercise, even more so if you cannot DIY your project.
BUT... you don't have to pay extraordinary prices for Synthetic grass.
Do consider cheaper artificial grass options. Sales people will tell you to stay away from imported grass for many reasons.
There is no need to follow that advice.
Many importers will give you a better product for half the price and the same warrantee that anybody offers you.

Depending on the intended use, there are several options in various price ranges from which to choose.
If aesthetic value is of lesser importance, choose a budget-friendly alternative.
An important thing to look at when choosing Artificial grass is to have a look at the backing
(It should be a tuff, hard, robust backing, and not a soft rubbery backing).
Make sure to read Scams & CheapTricks
There are many varieties of synthetic grass types now available, and to choose the correct type, is becoming increasingly difficult.

The first step is to decide which type of artificial grass is most suitable for the specific situation or project.
You should base your decision on the nature of the usage, as well as your personal preferences in terms of color combinations and softness.
The best way to get a good feel of the product is to physically compare samples, touch, walk, feel, test backing, etc.
Whichever type of synthetic grass is most suitable depends on the location and intensity of expected use, i.e. high traffic volumes,
go for more robust, shorter pile height, just aesthetics purposes,
go for midrange pile height, garden, pool areas, go for a longer, softer pile height, etc.
The price of artificial grass can vary tremendously.
Inexpensive artificial turf does not necessarily have to be of poor quality, nor is expensive turf always of high quality.
Pay close attention to the quality characteristics of the various suppliers.
The quality of the synthetic materials used naturally determines the cost price and, as a result, the expected life span
Purpose of installation. What is the grass main purpose and what is it going to be used for.
Should it be an infill or a non-infill product. Some grass types need to have an infill to fully justify its looks.
It might also be that the infill is part of the warrantee process.
This will probably look very good, but, does the area you want to cover with synthetic grass be suitable for an infill type of grass,
i.e. grass around a pool or grass on a steep slope.

Guaranteed the infill will land in your pool, or will be washed away with heavy rains if installed on a too steep of a slope.
Don't take the first synthetic grass sample shown to you.
A good idea is to get samples of the grass types you're interested in, and then base your decision on what you see and feel.

Remember, this should be a long term investment decision, and there is a big difference between synthetic grass, and fake grass.
Always compare prices of Artificial grass products be the pile height of the grass.
If you were quoted on a 30mm or 35mm, make sure your comparison quotes is also based on the same pile height or better.

The main reasons why most people choose artificial turf include low maintenance, high functionality and aesthetic or decorative value
Other benefits or advantages are:-

Artificial grass is pet proof and very pet friendly. Really?
That's what everybody will tell you? Seriously?
Do you have dogs? No problem at all. Pets just love artificial grass, and will not destroy or rip it apart.
In fact, they find it so cosey in wintertime, because of the heat and it will become their spot to relax in the winter sun.
So, if that is what is meant by pet friendly grass, then YES!!! it's true.
BUT, if you think of pet friendly grass as in the dog can pee/poo on it as on normal kikuyu grass, you in for a BIGGGG surprise.
The BIGGER the dog, the BIGGER the bladder, the BIGGER the problem.
The ONLY pet friendly grass in South Africa is our Petscape. Why? There is a huge difference in the type of backing that is used.
Have a look at our product range, and familiarize yourself with the difference of backing types.
You WILL regret laying normal artificial grass in your garden if you do have dogs, guaranteed, within a month.
So Don't believe that story again for one moment.
Dogs needs to eat real grass for their metabolism. So yes they will try to eat the synthetic grass, but they learn quick.
Dogs need a place to bury their personal belongings, ye, sometimes the owner's. So they need a place to dig.
If you cover all your yard with synthetic grass, you might have a problem, but then again, dogs learn quick.
Regular cleaning after your dog is a constant, never ending job. If you do have sprayers, keep them working
An Installer worth his money will be able to work around the sprayers, and keep them functional at all times.
Use the sprayers as normal, skip a day or two, and you will soon notice it. Visually and non-visually( through your nose).
Thats why a good, well constructed drainage base is imperitive underneath the Artificial Grass (Petscape) to absorb the continious watering/cleaning process.
If it does start to smell, then old story of vinegar and water does work to an extent, but it's going to be repeated for a couple of days.
A dilution of normal pinegel mixed with water, leave it for an hour, and then rinse it well, does do the trick.
Do not just trust all these so called "Artificial Grass Dog cleaning misteriously vaninsing products" that is becoming very popular on the market. We have tested several pruducts, and it DOES NOT WORK.
I do not say DON'T TRY IT, All I'm saying is it does not work for my dog!!!
It could work for your dog

The most important element of constructing a synthetic grass facility is the sub base preparation. Inadequate backfill materials-, compaction and insufficient drainage is a recipe for failure to any installation and/or construction project.
Depending on the size of the facility and type of sport, it is important to consult with professionals in the civil- and geo engineering fields for their professional advice and support.
Although expensive, geotechnical tests are recommended for all proposed large sport field facilities i.e. soccer fields.
Drainage:
Drainage considerations for large sport fields are very important.
The biggest cause in the deterioration of synthetic pitches is the presence of standing water around- or beneath the pitch. Generally, in the case of a non water permeable pitch, the surface water and the water that drain through the perforated backing of the artificial grass will follow the slope to the lowest areas of a the base.
This water needs to be let into an outlet and carried away from the pitch area. Drainage requirements for a water permeable base needs additional sub surface drains to collect the water that seeps through to the sub base.
The base is usually leveled with a slope between 0.8 - 1%.
The location and surroundings of the proposed site and the water outlet locations are important factors in the design of a drainage system.
There exists a close relationship between soil permeability, spacing and depth of drains.
The capacity of water that drainage pipes can carry depends on the pipe's inside diameter, the slope at which it will be installed and the material the pipes are made of.
The installation method is just as important for a successful system. Therefore, we strongly recommend to include consultations with drainage professionals in the design phase of the proposed pitch.
Base:
Synthetic grass may be installed on a well engineered asphalt base, unbounded base (compacted aggregates) or concrete.
Asphalt base:
A compacted aggregate foundation is finished off with asphalt which result in the most durable and stable base to date.
The synthetic grass is then installed over the asphalt wearing course.
Some sport regulations requires the installation of shock pads to provide shock absorbency.
The shock pad will be installed over the asphalt wearing course followed by the installation of the synthetic turf.
Most asphalt bases are non water permeable.

Unbounded, free draining base:
The base foundation consists of compacted course and fine aggregates.
A shock pad, if required, are then installed over the compacted base.
If a shock pad is not required, we recommend installation of a geo synthetic material between the base aggregates and artificial turf.
The benefit of an unbounded base is that it is water permeable, less costly than an asphalt base but it is not as durable than asphalt and might need replacement or repairs within a few years.

Reinforcement Cement Pitches:
Smaller size sport pitches can be constructed by means of reinforced concrete slabs minimum 150mm thickness.
The synthetic grass is then installed on top of the concrete surface.

One very important thing to remember, NEVER install synthetic playground grass on a concrete slap, cement or paving.
It completely defeat its purpose. Make sure your synthetic grass is installed on a well designed drainage base system.

Contact Us for more information regarding drainage and sub base construction for Synthetic grass installations

Playgrounds at nursery schools and primary schools (Grade R's) are used intensively,
especially when the playgrounds are provided with ‘challenging’ playing equipment like jungle gyms, slides, swings, etc.
Natural grass won’t survive in these heavy traffic circumstances.

Besides being able to withstand intensive use and its long life span, another advantage of artificial grass for playgrounds is that children also stay reasonably clean when they play on it.
They can have fun rolling and crawling around without getting mud or grass stains.
Turfscape offers 4 excellent synthetic grass types as alternatives here.

First alternative :- Syn40/50/60
Syn40 is our soccer/football grass and is the primary choice for playgrounds.
The 40/50/60 refers to the length of the fibers. The grass is in filled with a layer of clean washed silica sand and layer of rubber granules.
The sand acts as a protection for the grass and keep the fibers upright, while the rubber granules provide the shock absorbency effect to the synthetic grass.
The grass is specially made to have a slide effect, thus no grass burn will occur if a child falls and slide on the grass.
A proper playground surface is one of the most important factors in reducing injuries - and the severity of injuries - that occur when kids fall from climbing equipment.
You want a playground surface where parents can put their minds at ease about letting your children play on the climbing equipment. The Syn40/50/60 grass should be used if the playing equipment (jungle gyms) are very high like the types build with wooden poles.
Its recommended to have a Syn50/60 installed directly underneath the equipment, and the outer areas can be covered with Syn40. After a rain shower, artificial grass also quickly dries up again.

Second alternative:- Synscape 35(Lux)
Our Synscape Lux synthetic grass is primarily used for gardens, but is an excellent choice when your jungle gym equipment is of the painted pole type.
Its fibers is long, have a curly double stitched yarn that act as the infill.
Because of the curly infill yarn, it does not require sand and rubber infill material.
The grass is very soft to touch, and really feels and look very natural like real kikuyu grass.
One very important thing to remember, NEVER install synthetic playground grass on a concrete slap, cement or paving.
It completely defeat its purpose. Make sure your synthetic grass is installed on a well designed drainage base system.

It is possible to enjoy an attractive, luxurious artificial lawn for many years with the minimum of maintenance. Some cleaning tips:
• Washing. Remove leaves, weeds and other debris immediately by means of a blower. It is important to keep artificial grass clean at all times. Plain water from hose to rinse your grass on a regular bases, if it is not raining, is perfect.
• Brushing. Synthetic grass fibers tend to lay flat after usage. Periodically brushing the fibers with a hard bristle broom will remedy this. Brushing should be done against the grain of the fibers.

• Blowing. Keep the artificial turf clean using a normal leaf blower or brush. If you did invest in a large area of artificial lawn, it's worth investing in a brush machine.
If your synthetic lawn is the "infill type" (sand and/or rubber), and you do use a blower, do not blow directly into the synthetic lawn fibers as all the infill will blow away. Blow with an angle on the artificial grass.
• Weed control. By keeping the artificial lawn clean will prevent weed growth between the fibers.
Weeds can be easily removed by plucking, brushing or raking the grass.
Make sure weeds are removed before they can take root, especially along the edges of the turf.
A number of environmentally friendly products can be purchased at home improvement centers and garden centers that kill algae, moss and weeds directly.
If the instructions are followed carefully, the artificial lawn will not suffer any damage.
• Chemicals. Do not use any chemicals directly on your artificial grass. Household dishwashing liquid can be used if needed.
Rarely should it be necessary to make use of soap, as water will be more than adequate to clean your synthetic lawn.
Damages to artificial grass can be repaired. The damaged piece of artificial turf is cut out and replaced by a new piece.
It is therefore advisable to save any remnants of your synthetic grass left over after the installation.
These can be used for any repairs.
Just be aware of the fact that used artificial grass will look differently than new grass, even when it is the same product. A repair usually remains visible for a while. Over time, this difference in color will be less and less visible.

Product Id: Synscape Range

"Best valued synthetic grass in South Africa...
Look no further than the Synscape™ range artificial lawn. Most artificial grass distributors in South Africa sell the same ranges of the same grass types at the same prices. Very few synthetic grass retailers sells our Synscape product range.
That is why we call it our flagship product as it directly reflects our quality, standard and leadership in the synthetic grass industry in South Africa.
Our Synscape range is specially imported for its aesthetic value as a grass substitute for lawns. The height and density of the grass are carefully matched to provide the ultimate natural looking kikuyu grass effect.
The Synscape™ range is a ravishing artificial grass that can be installed at any location, whether in the shade or in sunny areas, very soft and yet, extremely strong and durable.
Synscape™ has become very popular the past year for areas such as around your swimming pool or Jacuzzi, garden, balconies, playgrounds, children rooms, restaurants, landscaping, etc.
Our Synscape™ artificial Lawn is guaranteed to add that extra touch of luxury, of class, of enjoyment to your preferred area. The fibers is made of high-quality polyethylene that will retains its realistic Kikuyu green color and texture, year after year. The grass fibers are UV protected, hence our 8-year warranty on color fastness. Synscape artificial Lawn is a safe investment for many years.
We have made huge changes to our Synscape range both in terms of the fibre structures and the backing, making this range now not only the most realistic looking artificial grass in South Africa, but also the strongest and most advanced product.

Synscape is the only Artificial grass currently in South Africa that introduced the double mesh backing, making this Synthetic grass the most strongest grass and best value for money in the country.

We have also changed the blade of the Synscape range to a C-shape making this grass less prune to going flat within a week. This means much less maintenance and you only need to brush this grass up once a month if needed. Because of this (C-shaped blade), the Synscape does feel a little more harder to the touch than most other flatblade grass types available.
With the introduction of the new Synscape Prestige, we once again have changed the blade shape to an S-shape, which now still have all the positive advantages of the Synscape Range, but is much softer to the touch. The Prestige is also a touch greener than the other Synscape ranges.
We provide Synscape in three different pile heights, 20mm, 30mm and 35mm.

Please note that prices may change without prior notice.
Contact us for the latest prices.

Synscape ECO 20mm R190.00/m²R215.00/m²
Synscape 30mm R230.00/m²R245.00/m²
Synscape LUX 35mm R260.00/m²R285.00/m²
Synscape Prestige 35mm R275.00/m²R295.00/m²
Synscape Petscape 30mm R280.00/m²R300.00/m²
All prices are excluding Vat.
Please NOTE our Artificial grass is priced per m² and is sold per linear meter.

Product Id: Syn 40/50/60

Syn 40 is our football artificial grass. 40 refers to the fiber's overall lenght in mm.
A 50mm and 60mm is also available.
The Syn 40 artificial grass is mostly installed at playgrounds,
with the 50/60mm directly underneath the jungle gyms for extra protection and critical fall height.
The Syn 40 is infilled with sillica sand and rubber granules to a specific height,
making this grass ideal for playgrounds, soft and very durable.
An addisional R40.00 to R60.00 per m² must be added to the Synthetic Grass price for the infill material.
Roles are 4m wide and the grass is priced per m² and is sold per linear meter.
Please note that prices may change without prior notice. Contact us for the latest prices.

Syn40 R225.00/m²R245.00/m²
Syn 27 R210.00/m²R225.00/m²
All prices are excluding Vat.
Please NOTE our Artificial grass is priced per m² and is sold per linear meter.

NOTE:- Prices do NOT include the infill material i.e. Silica Sand and Rubber Granules

Product Id: Synfine

The Synfine is a very light duty artificial grass that is not suitable for permanent outside installations.
The pile height of the Synfine is 10mm.
The Synfine is mainly used as a temporarily artificial grass carpet for kids to play on in a safe environment
or exhibitionists for display purposes.
The Synfine grass backing is very soft, flexible and light weight,
making it ideal for these purposes and transporting it..
The color of is described as a lush green.
Roles are 2m wide and the grass is priced per m² and is sold per linear meter.
Please note that prices may change without prior notice. Contact us for the latest prices.

Synfine R115.00/m²R130.00/m²
All prices are excluding Vat.
Please NOTE our Artificial grass is priced per m² and is sold per linear meter.

NOTE:- There is NO WARRANTEE on the Synfine Artificial Grass

When deciding on installing Synthetic grass, the first thing to think about is long term investment.
The grass should last you a very long time.
It is an expensive exercise, even more so if you cannot DIY your project.
BUT... you don't have to pay extraordinary prices for Synthetic grass.
Do consider cheaper artificial grass options. Sales people will tell you to stay away from imported grass for many reasons.
There is no need to follow that advice.
Many importers will give you a better product for half the price and the same warrantee that anybody offers you.

Depending on the intended use, there are several options in various price ranges from which to choose.
If aesthetic value is of lesser importance, choose a budget-friendly alternative.
An important thing to look at when choosing Artificial grass is to have a look at the backing
(It should be a tuff, hard, robust backing, and not a soft rubbery backing).
Make sure to read Scams & CheapTricks
There are many varieties of synthetic grass types now available, and to choose the correct type, is becoming increasingly difficult.

The first step is to decide which type of artificial grass is most suitable for the specific situation or project.
You should base your decision on the nature of the usage, as well as your personal preferences in terms of color combinations and softness.
The best way to get a good feel of the product is to physically compare samples, touch, walk, feel, test backing, etc.
Whichever type of synthetic grass is most suitable depends on the location and intensity of expected use, i.e. high traffic volumes,
go for more robust, shorter pile height, just aesthetics purposes,
go for midrange pile height, garden, pool areas, go for a longer, softer pile height, etc.
The price of artificial grass can vary tremendously.
Inexpensive artificial turf does not necessarily have to be of poor quality, nor is expensive turf always of high quality.
Pay close attention to the quality characteristics of the various suppliers.
The quality of the synthetic materials used naturally determines the cost price and, as a result, the expected life span
Purpose of installation. What is the grass main purpose and what is it going to be used for.
Should it be an infill or a non-infill product. Some grass types need to have an infill to fully justify its looks.
It might also be that the infill is part of the warrantee process.
This will probably look very good, but, does the area you want to cover with synthetic grass be suitable for an infill type of grass,
i.e. grass around a pool or grass on a steep slope.

Guaranteed the infill will land in your pool, or will be washed away with heavy rains if installed on a too steep of a slope.
Don't take the first synthetic grass sample shown to you.
A good idea is to get samples of the grass types you're interested in, and then base your decision on what you see and feel.

Remember, this should be a long term investment decision, and there is a big difference between synthetic grass, and fake grass.
Always compare prices of Artificial grass products be the pile height of the grass.
If you were quoted on a 30mm or 35mm, make sure your comparison quotes is also based on the same pile height or better.

The main reasons why most people choose artificial turf include low maintenance, high functionality and aesthetic or decorative value
Other benefits or advantages are:-

Artificial grass is pet proof and very pet friendly. Really?
That's what everybody will tell you? Seriously?
Do you have dogs? No problem at all. Pets just love artificial grass, and will not destroy or rip it apart.
In fact, they find it so cosey in wintertime, because of the heat and it will become their spot to relax in the winter sun.
So, if that is what is meant by pet friendly grass, then YES!!! it's true.
BUT, if you think of pet friendly grass as in the dog can pee/poo on it as on normal kikuyu grass, you in for a BIGGGG surprise.
The BIGGER the dog, the BIGGER the bladder, the BIGGER the problem.
The ONLY pet friendly grass in South Africa is our Petscape. Why? There is a huge difference in the type of backing that is used.
Have a look at our product range, and familiarize yourself with the difference of backing types.
You WILL regret laying normal artificial grass in your garden if you do have dogs, guaranteed, within a month.
So Don't believe that story again for one moment.
Dogs needs to eat real grass for their metabolism. So yes they will try to eat the synthetic grass, but they learn quick.
Dogs need a place to bury their personal belongings, ye, sometimes the owner's. So they need a place to dig.
If you cover all your yard with synthetic grass, you might have a problem, but then again, dogs learn quick.
Regular cleaning after your dog is a constant, never ending job. If you do have sprayers, keep them working
An Installer worth his money will be able to work around the sprayers, and keep them functional at all times.
Use the sprayers as normal, skip a day or two, and you will soon notice it. Visually and non-visually( through your nose).
Thats why a good, well constructed drainage base is imperitive underneath the Artificial Grass (Petscape) to absorb the continious watering/cleaning process.
If it does start to smell, then old story of vinegar and water does work to an extent, but it's going to be repeated for a couple of days.
A dilution of normal pinegel mixed with water, leave it for an hour, and then rinse it well, does do the trick.
Do not just trust all these so called "Artificial Grass Dog cleaning misteriously vaninsing products" that is becoming very popular on the market. We have tested several pruducts, and it DOES NOT WORK.
I do not say DON'T TRY IT, All I'm saying is it does not work for my dog!!!
It could work for your dog

Playgrounds at nursery schools and primary schools (Grade R's) are used intensively,
especially when the playgrounds are provided with ‘challenging’ playing equipment like jungle gyms, slides, swings, etc.
Natural grass won’t survive in these heavy traffic circumstances.

Besides being able to withstand intensive use and its long life span, another advantage of artificial grass for playgrounds is that children also stay reasonably clean when they play on it.
They can have fun rolling and crawling around without getting mud or grass stains.
Turfscape offers 4 excellent synthetic grass types as alternatives here.

First alternative :- Syn40/50/60
Syn40 is our soccer/football grass and is the primary choice for playgrounds.
The 40/50/60 refers to the length of the fibers. The grass is in filled with a layer of clean washed silica sand and layer of rubber granules.
The sand acts as a protection for the grass and keep the fibers upright, while the rubber granules provide the shock absorbency effect to the synthetic grass.
The grass is specially made to have a slide effect, thus no grass burn will occur if a child falls and slide on the grass.
A proper playground surface is one of the most important factors in reducing injuries - and the severity of injuries - that occur when kids fall from climbing equipment.
You want a playground surface where parents can put their minds at ease about letting your children play on the climbing equipment. The Syn40/50/60 grass should be used if the playing equipment (jungle gyms) are very high like the types build with wooden poles.
Its recommended to have a Syn50/60 installed directly underneath the equipment, and the outer areas can be covered with Syn40. After a rain shower, artificial grass also quickly dries up again.

Second alternative:- Synscape 35(Lux)
Our Synscape Lux synthetic grass is primarily used for gardens, but is an excellent choice when your jungle gym equipment is of the painted pole type.
Its fibers is long, have a curly double stitched yarn that act as the infill.
Because of the curly infill yarn, it does not require sand and rubber infill material.
The grass is very soft to touch, and really feels and look very natural like real kikuyu grass.
One very important thing to remember, NEVER install synthetic playground grass on a concrete slap, cement or paving.
It completely defeat its purpose. Make sure your synthetic grass is installed on a well designed drainage base system.

The most important element of constructing a synthetic grass facility is the sub base preparation. Inadequate backfill materials-, compaction and insufficient drainage is a recipe for failure to any installation and/or construction project.
Depending on the size of the facility and type of sport, it is important to consult with professionals in the civil- and geo engineering fields for their professional advice and support.
Although expensive, geotechnical tests are recommended for all proposed large sport field facilities i.e. soccer fields.
Drainage:
Drainage considerations for large sport fields are very important.
The biggest cause in the deterioration of synthetic pitches is the presence of standing water around- or beneath the pitch. Generally, in the case of a non water permeable pitch, the surface water and the water that drain through the perforated backing of the artificial grass will follow the slope to the lowest areas of a the base.
This water needs to be let into an outlet and carried away from the pitch area. Drainage requirements for a water permeable base needs additional sub surface drains to collect the water that seeps through to the sub base.
The base is usually leveled with a slope between 0.8 - 1%.
The location and surroundings of the proposed site and the water outlet locations are important factors in the design of a drainage system.
There exists a close relationship between soil permeability, spacing and depth of drains.
The capacity of water that drainage pipes can carry depends on the pipe's inside diameter, the slope at which it will be installed and the material the pipes are made of.
The installation method is just as important for a successful system. Therefore, we strongly recommend to include consultations with drainage professionals in the design phase of the proposed pitch.
Base:
Synthetic grass may be installed on a well engineered asphalt base, unbounded base (compacted aggregates) or concrete.
Asphalt base:
A compacted aggregate foundation is finished off with asphalt which result in the most durable and stable base to date.
The synthetic grass is then installed over the asphalt wearing course.
Some sport regulations requires the installation of shock pads to provide shock absorbency.
The shock pad will be installed over the asphalt wearing course followed by the installation of the synthetic turf.
Most asphalt bases are non water permeable.

Unbounded, free draining base:
The base foundation consists of compacted course and fine aggregates.
A shock pad, if required, are then installed over the compacted base.
If a shock pad is not required, we recommend installation of a geo synthetic material between the base aggregates and artificial turf.
The benefit of an unbounded base is that it is water permeable, less costly than an asphalt base but it is not as durable than asphalt and might need replacement or repairs within a few years.

Reinforcement Cement Pitches:
Smaller size sport pitches can be constructed by means of reinforced concrete slabs minimum 150mm thickness.
The synthetic grass is then installed on top of the concrete surface.

One very important thing to remember, NEVER install synthetic playground grass on a concrete slap, cement or paving.
It completely defeat its purpose. Make sure your synthetic grass is installed on a well designed drainage base system.

Contact Us for more information regarding drainage and sub base construction for Synthetic grass installations

It is possible to enjoy an attractive, luxurious artificial lawn for many years with the minimum of maintenance. Some cleaning tips:
• Washing. Remove leaves, weeds and other debris immediately by means of a blower. It is important to keep artificial grass clean at all times. Plain water from hose to rinse your grass on a regular bases, if it is not raining, is perfect.
• Brushing. Synthetic grass fibers tend to lay flat after usage. Periodically brushing the fibers with a hard bristle broom will remedy this. Brushing should be done against the grain of the fibers.

• Blowing. Keep the artificial turf clean using a normal leaf blower or brush. If you did invest in a large area of artificial lawn, it's worth investing in a brush machine.
If your synthetic lawn is the "infill type" (sand and/or rubber), and you do use a blower, do not blow directly into the synthetic lawn fibers as all the infill will blow away. Blow with an angle on the artificial grass.
• Weed control. By keeping the artificial lawn clean will prevent weed growth between the fibers.
Weeds can be easily removed by plucking, brushing or raking the grass.
Make sure weeds are removed before they can take root, especially along the edges of the turf.
A number of environmentally friendly products can be purchased at home improvement centers and garden centers that kill algae, moss and weeds directly.
If the instructions are followed carefully, the artificial lawn will not suffer any damage.
• Chemicals. Do not use any chemicals directly on your artificial grass. Household dishwashing liquid can be used if needed.
Rarely should it be necessary to make use of soap, as water will be more than adequate to clean your synthetic lawn.
Damages to artificial grass can be repaired. The damaged piece of artificial turf is cut out and replaced by a new piece.
It is therefore advisable to save any remnants of your synthetic grass left over after the installation.
These can be used for any repairs.
Just be aware of the fact that used artificial grass will look differently than new grass, even when it is the same product. A repair usually remains visible for a while. Over time, this difference in color will be less and less visible.