We know how much you love your pets, but we also understand that their shenanigans can be tough on your lawn. Between zoomies, digging and potty breaks, your lawn can take a serious beating over time. The good news? Artificial grass provides an excellent alternative for pet owners looking to enjoy a beautiful lawn and have a surface that can handle paw traffic.
The key is knowing what to look for. From fibre density and pile height to durability, recovery and drainage, here’s what to look for when searching for pet-friendly artificial grass:
What Makes Artificial Grass Suitable for Pets?
Not all gardens experience the same level of wear and tear. While all our artificial grass products are built to be pet friendly, what works for one garden may not work for another. For example, a garden with a small dog may not experience the same level of activity as a garden with a large, energetic dog. Thankfully, one of the benefits of synthetic turf is its versatility.
Whether you’re looking to transform a small or large garden, there are a few factors to consider when choosing the right fake grass product. Think about how often your pets use the lawn, their size and activity level, and how much foot and paw traffic the grass receives. If your pets regularly use the lawn as a toilet area, consider the drainage, infill used, and how easily your artificial turf can be cleaned.
What Should You Look for in Artificial Grass for Pets?
When choosing the right artificial grass for your garden, we always recommend looking beyond the looks. While all our artificial grass products are designed to give you a beautiful, natural-looking lawn, it’s important to consider your needs. Durability, fibre recovery and pile height are all important factors to keep in mind when transforming your outdoor space into a pet friendly paradise:
Durability
One of the many complaints we hear from pet owners is that their pets’ digging often destroys their natural turf. While nothing can be done about your dogs’ natural instinct to dig, you can opt for a durable surface like artificial grass. Designed with a strong, well-constructed backing to support fibres and durability, your dog will have a tough time digging through it, ensuring you never have a patchy surface again.
Density & Pile Height
A denser surface can be useful in busy gardens with frequent foot and paw traffic, while the pile height helps maintain that natural look and feel. If you want to prioritise a softer, fuller appearance or surface that is practical for pets, then consider the pile. It also helps with that natural look and feel, and provides a comfortable spot for your pets to enjoy an afternoon nap.
Drainage and Infill
A key requirement for pet-friendly gardens is drainage. When pets find their favourite potty spot, they’ll return to it again and again. This can cause dead or dying patches to form and, even worse, lingering odours that just won’t go away. An advantage of installing pet friendly artificial grass is effective drainage and permeable backing. This allows pet urine to drain away effectively, helping to prevent moisture from lingering beneath the surface and reducing the risk of unpleasant odours.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
The next biggest headache is cleaning and maintenance. Lingering pet odours can prevent you from enjoying your garden, so choosing a surface that can be regularly brushed, rinsed and cleaned, particularly in areas your pets use most is essential. If you have artificial grass installed, you simply need to give your artificial lawn a good rinse with a hose pipe.
Is There a Pet-Specific Artificial Grass?
While all our artificial grass products are designed to be pet friendly, Easi-Pet was specifically designed with pet owners in mind. It offers features that make it particularly suitable for lawns where pets regularly run, play and spend time outdoors.
The Easi-Pet range is made with high-strength polypropylene yarn, a lightweight, high-performance synthetic multifilament engineered for strength and durability. This makes it a great choice for areas with heavy paw traffic, offering greater durability than standard products. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a lush lawn year round, without ever having to worry about a muddy mess, smelly odours and patchy spots.
While we’ll always recommend Easi-Pet to our customers looking to enjoy a pet friendly garden, the right choice will depend on what you need. If you have an active dog, multiple pets or a lawn that sees plenty of traffic, performance factors such as durability, drainage and ease of maintenance are worth considering.
Choosing Artificial Grass That Works for Your Pets
Pets can put your lawn through its paces, but the right artificial grass can make keeping your garden looking its best much easier. From tough backing to a pile height that leaves your pets feeling like they’re on cloud nine, it’s important to consider how your outdoor space will be used to ensure you’re getting the most from your pet friendly artificial grass.
Whether you’re interested in our range of Easigrass products or our Easi-Pet, speak to an Easigrass partner near you today.
