Can artificial grass improve drainage in your garden?

Artificial grass is much better at drainage than natural turf. However, this trait completely relies on the installation of an effective drainage system when the artificial grass is laid. 

Without functional drainage, artificial turf can become waterlogged and almost unusable in heavy rain. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right product and company to ensure excellent drainage. 

In this article, we’ll explore why drainage matters and how artificial grass can facilitate drainage to give you an enjoyable and operational surface at any time of the year. 

Why does garden drainage matter?

Drainage is vital for the health, usability and longevity of artificial lawns. Without effective drainage, the rainy seasons can be detrimental to the quality of your synthetic turf. 

Problems that can arise from absent or ineffective drainage systems include: 

• Water pooling and soggy grass 
• Growth of mould and mildew
• Pest and insect infestations
• Decreased lifespan
• Damage to grass fibres
• Loss of structure and stability 
• Costly remediation in the future 

As we’ve explored, drainage is crucial when choosing an artificial grass provider. The right system can help water flow and move away easily, even on the rainiest of days. Let’s take a closer look at how this happens. 

How does artificial grass help with drainage?

The beauty of artificial grass is that it can be used all year round, even in the wetter months. To support this, you need to make sure your artificial grass company has included drainage measures at the point of installation. 

Here at Easigrass, the drainage measures we incorporate into our artificial grass products include the following: 

• Our ultra-realistic turf has a built-in permeable backing that allows water to easily flow through and drain away. 
• Below this porous backing is a sub-base, usually made from crushed stone or another permeable material. This provides a strong and sturdy foundation for the grass while also bolstering the drainage ability of the product. 
• Our turf also has small and discreet holes inserted every 10 centimetres to further facilitate garden drainage and prevent pooling on the surface. This mimics the pores found in natural grass. 

With this ultra-effective drainage system, your surface will stay dry and usable whatever the weather, so you can maximise your investment. 

When artificial grass might not help drainage

Improper installation and the absence of an adequate drainage system will result in a waterlogged garden. Laying the turf on an impermeable surface like concrete will also impede drainage. These problems most commonly arise when inexperienced people or companies lay artificial grass. 

That’s why it’s so important to research thoroughly and choose wisely when selecting an artificial grass provider, and can make the difference between a soggy nightmare and a healthy lawn. 

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Here at Easigrass Essex & Hertfordshire, we’re the leading provider of award-winning artificial grass that looks and feels like real turf. We utilise permeable backing, porous sub-bases and carefully placed holes to improve drainage and give you that year-round usability. Get in touch to discover more about our low-maintenance gardens today.