Artificial grass for garden play areas

Start with the equipment and layout

Mark where play equipment will sit and how much clear space is needed around it. The artificial grass product alone does not establish that a play area meets a particular safety standard. Ask for documentation relevant to the exact product and installation, and check equipment guidance separately.

Specify the full construction

The quote should describe excavation, base layers, drainage, surface, joins and edges. If impact-attenuating underlay is proposed, ask what product is being used and what evidence supports the intended application. Do not assume that all artificial grass provides fall protection.

Consider care and comfort

Samples help compare texture, colour and pile. Ask how the area should be cleaned, how furniture or equipment should be positioned and what routine checks are recommended. Artificial surfaces can become warm in direct sun, so consider shade and the way the garden is used during hot weather.

A clear plan keeps the product, groundwork and play equipment in view at the same time. Get the specification in writing before deciding.