How to Stop Your Artificial Grass From Getting Too Hot

From BBQs to outdoor games, your garden is the perfect social space and, with summer in full swing, it’s likely to be in use more than ever before. However, scorching temperatures can pose challenges for any type of lawn. In natural lawns, extreme heat can cause a dry and brown appearance; however, in artificial lawns, these elevated temperatures often result in a surface that is uncomfortably hot to walk on.

But how can you keep your artificial lawn cool? The team at Easigrass Essex & Hertfordshire is here to lend a helping hand with some useful advice on protecting your fake grass this summer.

Cool Down With Water

Unlike natural grass, artificial grass doesn’t require watering to keep it looking lush and green. However, on a hot day, it may benefit from a slight sprinkling of water to keep the grass cool underfoot. You can use a watering can, sprinklers or a hose, but be careful not to use too much water as an excess can lead to flooding.

Provide Shade

Shade is a simple way to prevent your grass from getting too hot and provides a welcome escape from sweltering temperatures, both for you and your lawn. Installing shade structures, such as pergolas, umbrellas or awnings, can limit the amount of direct sunlight hitting your lawn, creating shadows that offer respite. This can also be achieved naturally with clever landscaping; a well-landscaped garden can enhance shade coverage, with strategically placed trees and greenery contributing to a more comfortable outdoor space.

Reduce Window Glare

Window glare can intensify the heat on your artificial lawn, making it much hotter than it needs to be — in extreme temperatures, these reflections can even cause fake turf to melt. For a long-term solution to this problem, you can apply window films that are designed to block UV rays. This will reduce glare, which in turn keeps your lawn cooler and prevents fading. Alternatively, you can use your blinds or curtains to minimise glare during the hottest hours of the day.

Use The Right Infill

Infill is the material that fills the space between blades of artificial grass and is an important feature for temperature regulation, so choosing the right one is important. A good infill will ensure proper airflow and aid the cooling process significantly. 

Luckily, Easigrass Essex & Hertfordshire supplies a range of infill options, so there’s sure to be something to suit every garden. We’ve also developed the revolutionary Easigrass EasiZeo, a new infill system that uses organic volcanic ash minerals to cool individual grass fibres and mimic soil temperatures. 

Choose a Reliable Brand

Your artificial lawn is an investment and, if you opt for the right brand, it can last you for decades to come. When you have low-quality fake grass installed, this is often made of polyester or acrylic, and this cheaper material may contribute to increased heat retention as well as compromising the overall durability and performance of your lawn. 

Easigrass is one of the leading artificial grass brands, only supplying exceptional products that we know you’ll be able to rely on throughout the summer. Our products are made using cutting-edge yarn technology and the highest-quality polyurethane and polyethylene.

Operating throughout Stevenage, St Albans, Hertford and beyond, Easigrass Essex & Hertfordshire can help to transform your garden in time for the summer. We supply and install a range of first-rate artificial lawn products, including various infill options, that are sure to remain cool as temperatures soar. With decades of experience and numerous accolades — including multiple British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) National Awards — to our name, you can trust our knowledgeable professionals to deliver exceptional results and a tailor-made solution for your garden.

Contact our friendly team for more information, or pay a visit to our Hatfield showroom and view our products in person.