Artificial grass in Tewkesbury, where low-lying gardens close to the Severn and Avon call for a drainage-first approach and a base that copes with wet winters.
Tewkesbury sits where the Severn and the Avon meet, and its older streets and low-lying areas have a long history of high water. Many gardens here are damp for much of the winter, which is exactly when a real lawn turns to mud.
Artificial grass can be a sensible alternative, but only if water is dealt with sensibly first. We visit, look at the ground and any history of flooding, and explain our recommendation in a free quotation, whether or not it ends up being artificial grass.
Low ground needs a base that lifts the lawn above wet soil and lets water leave quickly. We strip the turf, lay a membrane and build a thicker compacted stone layer than we would on a drier site. Edges are fixed to a solid restraint so the lawn holds its shape if the ground moves. We also look at fall across the garden and whether a drain or soakaway is realistic. In some spots, the honest answer is that the ground is too wet for any lawn to cope without extra drainage work.
Wet winters make real grass difficult for children and dogs, with worn, boggy patches by the back door. A properly drained artificial lawn stays firmer and cleaner, which many families here appreciate. Pet owners should rinse regularly. A denser, softer pile suits small children. After any flooding, silt and debris need rinsing off before the family uses the lawn again. Play equipment should stand on a firm, level patch, which we can build into the base if you plan ahead.
Drainage depends on the whole system: the backing, the stone, the soil beneath and the outlet. Where the water table is high, a lawn can stay damp however well it is laid, so we are straight about what is realistic. Once installed, brush the pile every so often, clear leaves and silt, and watch for algae in shade. After a flood, rinse the surface thoroughly and check edges and joins. Most lawns recover well, provided the base itself has not been undermined.
We cover Tewkesbury and the places around it, including Upton upon Severn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham and Gloucester. In the old centre, narrow lanes and alleys limit access, so we plan how to move materials by hand. Tell us if your garden has ever flooded, and roughly how often, because it changes the advice we give. Get in touch for a free visit, and we will explain exactly what we would do and why.
We also take on artificial grass installers work in nearby Upton upon Severn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucester.
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It can be a reasonable choice, since the surface is not harmed by water. The base needs to be built for it and silt cleared afterwards. We assess each garden before advising.
Not always. Some gardens drain well through a deep stone base alone. Others, with high water tables, may need more. We check conditions at the visit.
Brush off the worst, then hose the surface thoroughly so the water carries silt through the backing. Repeat if the pile still feels gritty.
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