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Artificial Grass Pitches could be back in favour at some Football League Clubs

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:21:00 +0000

Some football league clubs have announced that they would consider playing on an artificial grass pitch again. Two clubs in particular have voiced their interest at the prospect, Wycombe and Accrington.

Artificial pitches were banned by the Football League in 1988, this was due to the view that they created too much bounce preventing good football being played and more importantly they were thought to increase the risk of injury. Clubs that were playing on artificial surfaces in the 80's included Preston North End, Oldham Athletic and QPR.

Technology in artificial grass has come a long way since the late 80's and artificial grass pitches are now manufactured from polyethylene rather than nylon, this has meant that these new turfs have been approved by FIFA and UEFA.

Not only could the re-introduction of the artificial pitch improve the field of play for some clubs but it could also improve their revenue stream. The surfaces wouldn't succumb to the weather in the winter months preventing postponements, there would be more scope for event usage e.g. concerts and they could even be rented out to the local community.

Even though we are some way off the return of the artificial pitch in the Football League, as it would have to be voted back in by all clubs, it is testament to the improvements in artificial grass that it is even up for discussion today.

Brighten up the end of Summer blues with a Sensational artificial grass offer

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

So September has arrived and right on cue the weather has become very Autumnal. Although Summer definitely wasn't a scorcher it is certainly behind us.

There is still time to brighten up your garden though as artificial grass is a year round product which looks great even when the days are dreary and grey. Our special summer turf HT Sensation is now on offer for the great price of £17.50 per square metre including VAT and delivery. This is a great saving so snap it up before it's gone and get your garden in tip top shape ready for next Summer.

To find our more about HT Sensation visit our website http://www.hitechturf.co.uk

Brand new artificial grass for summer

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:31:00 +0000

HT Sensation

So far this year summer hasn't really been sunny or hot and more wet and miserable but lets keep our fingers crossed that this is going to change over the next couple of months, we do have something to brighten up the garden though even if the weather doesn't change. HT Sensation is a new artificial grass product that has just come into stock, stocks on this product are limited so once it's gone it's gone so you'll need to grab it while you can. At £21 per square metre delivered it is an affordable product with high end aesthetics. Don't delay and request your sample today from http://www.hitechturf.co.uk

Artificial Grass Pitch Installation

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Here are the photos from our latest artificial grass pitch installation. The pitch was installed with Evolution 18mm turf and is a multi-use sports pitch and will be used for junior football and hockey amongst other sports.

Maintaining your Artificial Grass Lawn

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:31:00 +0000

Tools required for the job: hard brush, soft, rake, leaf blower/garden vac, herbiside spray.

Artificial grass is a much lower maintenance solution for your garden than a real lawn, whatever the weather it is never going to look, tired, warn or dry. By maintaining your lawn on a fairly regular basis you will get the maximum life expectancy from your lawn and the maximum value for money.

The amount of maintenance you choose to carry out will depend on the type of turf you've opted for and the amount of use your lawn gets.

It is very important to clear any debris off your lawn such as leaves. Also weed seeds can be dropped on the lawn from birds or overhanging trees. If you have a sand dressed lawn which isn't maintained regularly you may find weed seed takes root in the sand, these weeds can be easily pulled up but maintenance would prevent this from happening in the first place. Also, any leaves that are left on the lawn will begin to break down and create perfect conditions for moss growth. Again removal of the leaves with a blower or vacuum will prevent this from happening.

In general we recommend your lawn is brushed once a week with a stiff brush, brushing against the pile. On areas of heavy use this will just bring the pile back up if it has flattened out slightly. On high use areas a sand in-fill even in the products that don't necessarily require it will mean the pile stands up for longer. We recommend that sand is topped up as and when required but at least once a year.

It is also recommended to treat the lawn with a moss control product once a year.

For dog owners there may be a little extra maintenance in removal of mess. Any urine will drain away in the same way as rainwater but unlike on a real lawn it will not stain the grass as it passes through. Dog mess can be lifted easily off the grass and any troublesome areas can be hosed off. If required disinfectant can be used.

As a final tip if you are painting a fence or the house and the lawn is nearby it is best to cover the lawned area to prevent any spillage's onto the grass.

No More Muddy Paws - Artificial Grass Lawn for your Dog

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0000

Last week we had a large number of calls from dog owners considering replacing their lawn with artificial grass. This is something that we get asked about often! There are a few reasons why dog owners see artificial grass as an ideal alternative to their real lawn. If you are a dog owner yourself no doubt you will be able to relate to most of these:

1. Muddy paws walking back into the house!

With the combination of the ever changeable weather here in the UK and a playful dog running around your lawn it is inevitable that muddy paw prints will end up being walked back into the house. With an artificial lawn installation there will be no more muddy paws. No matter what the weather your dog can play outside without the worry of the mess you'll have to clear up afterwards.

2. Staining and Odour

A lot of dog owners ring us because they have an issue with staining on their real grass, once an area is stained it will take a lot of hard work to get it back into shape. The artificial turf will not stain and the grass is permeable so any urine will drain away freely just the same as rainwater. Any dog mess can be scooped off the lawn and the lawn can be hosed every now and again to get rid of any stubborn mess. There will be no risk of odour either as everything drains away. The area could even be disinfected if required and this would not damage the surface in any way.

3. Damaged and worn patches of lawn

If you have a boisterous dog playing on your lawn on a regular basis you will find yourself with worn patches where the grass struggles to re-grow and it will also be highly likely that your dog will try to dig up areas of your lawn. Our artificial grasses are so hard wearing that they can withstand constant play. Not only do you benefit from this but you also have a lush, green lawn all year round whatever the weather and however much punishment it has taken. You will also find that your dog won't attempt to dig areas of the artificial grass lawn up.

In conclusion, you will find that an artificial grass lawn is a perfect solution for your lawn as a dog owner. It is also perfect for kennel owners who struggle to maintain an exercise area for the dogs in their care. All our turfs are non-toxic, UK manufactured and suitable for pets and there is something to suit everybody's budget. For more information please visit www.hitechturf.co.uk

Safe Play Shock Pad for Artificial Grass Installations for Children

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0000

We are now extremely pleased to be able to add to our range an affordable shock pad underlay which can be laid directly under our artificial grass products to create a safe play surface for children.

As the products in our artificial turf range are manufactured from soft polyethylene yarns they are ideal for children's play areas. If installing play equipment in an area it is vitally important to make sure the floor surface adheres to the correct critical fall height and the installation of shock pad underneath the grass allows for this. It is an excellent alternative to wet pour and bark mulch.

The Safe Play Shock Pad should be installed under a sand filled grass to achieve the optimum critical fall height. The pads are available in a 25mm and 45mm thickness. A critical fall height of 1.4m can be achieved with the 25mm pad and a critical fall height of 1.8m can be achieved with the 45mm pad. The shock pads are manufactured from scrap cross-linked polyethylene foam which ordinarily would have gone to landfill.

The pads are priced per square metre:

25mm - £9.99 including VAT per m2

45mm - £12.50 including VAT per m2

For more information on our HT Safe Play Shock Pads visit our website http://www.hitechturf.co.uk/

Office Installed with Artificial Grass

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:58:00 +0000

Artificial Grass isn't just a product for outdoor use it also lends itself very well to indoor situations. This week we installed our HT Finesse artificial turf product within an office in Lymm. The office of Space Design & Management in Lymm wanted to install the grass as a showcase. As a design company they are looking to add the artificial turf to their range and offer it as an alternative floor covering at offices, schools and retail outlets.

The installation of artificial grass as an alternative floor covering can brighten up an indoor space considerably and brings the outdoors indoors. It can be looked after in much the same way as a carpet. It can even be secured to walls. A well designed office has been proven to improve morale and productivity and reduce resignations and absences.

Space Design and Management LLP are based in Lymm and provide a design and management consultancy service for offices, educational and retail sectors. They deal with design, fixtures, fittings, furniture and integration. They can be contacted on 0844 209 8422 or www.space0.co.uk.

Brand new range of artificial grass for 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:03:00 +0000

We are delighted to announce that we have a brand new range of artificial grass for 2011. We always strive to provide a range of grasses that are suited to a wide variety of applications, personal preferences and budgets. All our products come with a 5 year guarantee, are free draining and are non toxic making them child and pet friendly. They are all manufactured in the UK. All prices quoted include VAT.

HT Vision

At £27.00 per square metre this is our top of the range turf. HT Vision is a natural looking grass with fantastic aesthetics which make it ideal for your lawn. This turf will provide you with a lawn that is lush and green all year round, it has an extremely dense springy pile and has the added benefit of being a UK manufactured turf to be produced from recycled materials. The element of the turf which has been recycled utilises 15 plastic bottles in it's make up. This product has a 30mm pile height.

HT Finesse

At £23.00 per square metre this mid-range turf is ideal for a variety of applications including lawn coverage or children's play areas, as the pile height stands at 26mm this makes it easy for children to move around on. HT Finesse is again very dense and is extremely soft to touch. This multi-coloured surface with a two tone brown thatch layer provides for a natural lush appearance. Due to the density of the product this can be used as a non sand in-fill product.

HT Aspire

Another of our mid range turfs, HT Aspire is priced at £22.00 per square metre. HT Aspire is a very realistic looking turf with a very straight blade, it is extremely hard wearing which makes it ideal for heavy use areas and the blade will remain straight and true after use. The appearance of a well kept lawn is achieved by the two contrasting colours in the turfs make up. The pile height of this grass is 30mm and it will require a sand in-fill.

HT Fresco

At £16.00 per square metre this is at the lower price bracket of the range. HT Fresco provides a realistic looking turf which should be sand dressed for stability. This is a soft product which will give the appearance of a meadow style lawn once laid. With a 35mm pile height this is the longest pile in our range of turfs.

HT Urban Lawn

The lowest priced turf in our range HT Urban Lawn comes in at £11.00 per square metre, it is also the shortest artificial grass with a 24mm pile height. This grass is perfect for both domestic and commercial applications, again it's pile height and softness means that it lends itself well to a children's play environment. This affordable turf is designed to fit anybody's budget. It is a one colour olive green, sand in-fill product which has been designed to give a natural appearance at a reasonable price.

We hope that our new range includes something for everybody at affordable prices. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

White Christmas in demand with artificial grass

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:18:00 +0000

We have been inundated recently with requests for white artificial grass. This is not something we would usually be asked for but as it's perfect for creating winter snow scenes it has been in high demand. The white artificial turf is ideal for use around Santa's grotto, at Christmas fairs & markets, in shop displays to create a snowy scene and even underneath your Christmas tree.

The white artificial grass is ideal as an alternative to fake snow as it gives the same impression but is easy to clean and doesn't leave a residue as fake snow would. So when you go to visit Santa this Christmas keep an eye out for some white synthetic turf under foot as it just might be ours!

Artificial Grass could complement the kids Christmas Presents in 2010!

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:39:00 +0000

Christmas is fast approaching and it is time to think about what would be good for the children this year. If a trampoline or climbing frame is on the Christmas list to Santa it may be time to think about the lawn as well. Inevitably those trampolines and climbing frames end up on the lawn which with a trampoline on top will struggle to grow.

If you are striving for the perfect lawn but also want to keep the kids happy this Christmas then artificial grass could be the perfect solution. We offer a wide range of artificial grasses which will suit a variety of budgets and styles. We have a number of turfs which provide the natural look of a lawn but are also incredibly hard wearing for the children to play on. All the turfs are non-toxic and are completely safe for children. With artificial grass there is the added benefit of no muddy footprints being trodden through the house once the children come in from playing.

If you are purchasing a trampoline or climbing frame there is also the safety aspect to consider. Our artificial turf can be easily complimented with safety impact matting which would create a critical fall height under play equipment.

Not only would synthetic turf create a perfect safe lawn for the kids but it would be the end of mowing, weeding, feeding and watering your lawn! The perfect Christmas present for everyone in the family.

In The Community: Artificial Grass Donation

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:41:00 +0000

Last week we came to the rescue of four year old Harley Noble from Bagillt, Flintshire who suffers with a very rare form of cerebral palsy. His condition means that he is texture sensitive and just touching real blades of grass on his own lawn makes him feel ill and can make him physically sick.

He is a lively four year old with a three year old sister, Lilly to play with, his reaction to real grass has made playing outside on the lawn an impossibility. He is confined to a wheelchair and maneuvering his power wheelchair on wet or long grass is also a struggle.

Recently we got in touch with Harley's parents Christina Lace and Jonathon Noble and offered to install an artificial grass lawn at their home in Bagillt. The installation of the artificial grass which does not cause a reaction in Harley means that Harley is now able to play outside on his new lawn without the worry of it making him feel ill.

Harvey's Lawn Before

Harvey's Lawn After

Artificial Grass Queries answered...

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

at Grand Designs Live, Birmingham.

Alongside our manufacturer Tiger Turf we will be exhibiting this year at Grand Designs Live at the NEC in Birmingham. Grand Designs Live is an award-winning home show that is packed full of design ideas and inspiration for your home and garden.

The show is being held on 8, 9 and 10 October 2010. If you are attending you will be able to find us in the Grand Gardens area and we will be happy to answer any queries you may have about artificial grass.

For more information on the show visit www.granddesignslive.com.

Rain ruined your lawn? Have you considered Artificial Grass yet?

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:25:00 +0000

Well Summer is over and Autumn's arrived but you would be pushed to tell the difference between the two, the summer we had consisted of rain, rain and more rain and as that looks set to continue for the foreseeable future the maintenance of your lawn may not have been at the top of the things to do list. Are you now staring out of the kitchen window at a waterlogged, patchy, dull lawn?

Maybe now is the time to consider replacing your lawn with artificial grass. If your garden does suffer from patchiness, is shaded and with our climate spends most of the time under water, maintaining a well kept, good looking lawn can seem impossible. Not with artificial grass, there are so many products available that there is a grass to suit every taste and budget. If your still skeptical take a look at our website www.hitechturf.co.uk and take a look at our galleries to see how we have transformed poor lawns into lawns that are lush, green and useable all year round. Artificial grass isn't for everyone but if your willing to consider it as an alternative you may be pleasantly surprised.

Shape your lawn with Artificial Grass

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:19:00 +0000

Our artificial grass is available in a 4m or 2m width roll, now this may make you think that you have to have a lawn that is a rectangle or square shape but this is far from the case. The turf can be manipulated and cut to any shape you require. When measuring you do need to measure as if it were a square or rectangle to ensure you have enough turf for the job but once your turf is in place you can cut it into the shape of your lawn. The artificial turf is cut to shape with a sharp knife and only cut on the latex side to prevent damaging the turf. Having a lawn artificially turfed which has some shape to it also gives it a more natural appearance to those who do not yet know it isn't real.

Exclusivity for your garden

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:44:00 +0000

Our HT Exclusive product is currently on offer at the price of £20 per square metre, this turf should be retailing at around £30 per square metre. This offer is only available while stocks last though so your going to have to be quick if you want to get your hands on it cause once it's gone that's it, it will be no more!

HT Exclusive is a two tone artificial grass and does not require a sand in-fill as it has it's own thick thatch base layer to help keep the pile standing upright. The grass is extremely soft to touch and is very dense. The turf is suitable for all applications and is safe for children and pets. With a five year guarantee and 15 year life expectancy this turf could just be the answer to all your problems and at an exclusive price.

On a separate note we have just updated our gallery pages on the website so why not take a look at some of our most recent installations to help you decide whether or not artificial grass is the way forward for you.

Welcome to our artificial grass blog!

noreply@blogger.com (Hi-Tech Turf) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:48:00 +0000

So, we've decided to set up a blog so that we can provide you with all the latest news, views, offers and information on our artificial grass products. As the artificial grass market continues to grow and grow we will also be keeping a beady eye on the weird and wonderful places that artificial grass finds itself these days.

We will do our best to keep this blog updated on a regular basis and hope that you will enjoy reading it.