24 Jul 3 Ways Artificial Grass Holds Up in Cold Weather

From wet and windy conditions in the Western Cape to dry and frosty conditions in Gauteng, South Africa’s diverse climates can make adapting to winter a real challenge.

Your garden is usually the first place you’ll notice winter’s touch, as lush greens give way to brittle browns. While winter is a time to slow down and cosy up indoors, plummeting temperatures put a great deal of stress on your natural turf, which can lead to increased maintenance tasks outside just to ensure it stays alive.

High-quality artificial grass is designed to withstand a range of harsh weather conditions, including heavy rains, frost and snowfall. It’s a great surface for those looking to enjoy low-maintenance benefits while still enjoying a slice of greenery in winter.

Here are three ways your artificial grass holds up in winter:

Frost and Snow Won’t Damage It

South Africa isn’t the first country that springs to mind when you think of snow, but parts of the Eastern and Western Cape are actually prone to snowfall. While waking up to a snow-covered garden is certainly beautiful, it can be a challenge when maintaining your natural grass.

Whether it’s snow, frost or anything in between, you can rest assured your artificial grass won’t freeze or die when temperatures drop. High-quality synthetic grass fibres are designed to bounce back once the frost and snow melt, ensuring your grass retains its stunning appearance once the sun appears again.

Winter Care Tip: If you reside in a province where snowfall is common, make sure you invest in a plastic snow shovel or rake. This can help you remove any excess snow without damaging your synthetic turf. For frostier conditions, have a little patience and let the frost melt naturally. Easigrass provides excellent drainage, so you won’t ever have to worry about water pooling on the surface.

It Handles Heavy Rainfall

Natural grass may love water, but too much water can lead to poor drainage and a soggy surface. When you combine this with soil, it can leave you with a muddy garden and a messy home.

A key benefit of artificial grass is its superior drainage system. Easigrass is designed with a perforated backing and holes every 10 centimetres, which means you never have to deal with a waterlogged surface or cleaning up muddy footprints again! Built-in non-slip technology also makes it safer for homes with little ones running about or those prone to slips and falls.

Winter Care Tip: Rainwater naturally cleans your artificial lawn, but it can still do with a little TLC to ensure it remains in tip-top condition during the colder months. Fallen leaves and other debris have the ability to block drainage holes over time, so it’s important to regularly remove this with a plastic rake or leaf blower.

Built To Handle Strong Winds

Heavy winds can wreak havoc on your natural grass, weakening its structure and leaving it dry and brittle. This can create an outdoor space that looks damaged and patchy – not something you want to deal with come springtime.

Our artificial grass products are built to withstand harsh weather conditions, such as strong winds. However, proper installation is essential. With over three decades of experience in artificial grass installation, we’re experts at ensuring your artificial lawn is properly installed and firmly in place when gusty conditions kick off. Each artificial grass surface is installed with heavy backing and silica sand infill to provide a stable surface during windy conditions.

Winter Care Tip: While heavy winds have a nasty habit of flattening natural grass blades, you won’t have to worry about this happening to your synthetic turf. A quick brush with a soft-bristled broom can help prevent matting and compression, but make sure you go against the grain of your artificial grass fibres. This will help your lawn look fresh after a day of excessive winds.

Enjoy a Lush Lawn All Year Round

Whether you’re bracing for winds in Port Elizabeth or the downpour in Cape Town, Easigrass artificial grass products allow you to handle those weather curveballs – no matter what it is.
Our award-winning artificial grass is able to withstand everything Mother Nature throws at it, while still leaving your outdoor space looking vibrant and green 365 days a year.

Transform your outdoor space into an evergreen paradise, and contact an Easigrass partner near you!