All Blogs: Latest news on all aspects of artificial grassThursday 12th November 2009 at 10:55PM  Some football fields and all weather pitches have been shut down due to lead metal contamination. Asian imports are usually the source of cheaper artificial grass that contains high lead, zinc or chromium content. European manufactured grass is made within recommended EU limits; namely 0.04 milligrams of lead per litre of turf (0.04 mg/l). Artificial Turf from As Good As Grass is completely safe as it contains only 0.01 mg/l.
 Sunday 21st June 2009 at 10:33PM  As Good As Grass were commissioned to construct a football pitch with artificial turf for the UEFA Champions Festival in Rome. The festival was part of the build-up to the 2009 Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United. The artificial football pitch was situated next to the world famous Roman Coliseum and used for an all-star exhibition match.
Wednesday 15th April 2009 at 1:57AM  This event was sponsored by As Good As Grass. Artificial grass was installed for the Museums Sheffield organisation at The Big Bug Show. The museum Curator praised the artificial grass as realistic and inspiring. Visitors to the event also enjoyed relaxing on the turf to watch presentations. Here is what the museum Curator had to say...
Wednesday 1st April 2009 at 12:23AM  Sports turf is now available. As Good As Grass are proud to announce their association with Sports Grass UK (www.sportsgrass.co.uk). The company can provide you with an artificial turf installation for any sports discipline including football, golf, tennis, rugby and hockey. Free sports turf consultations are also available on request.
Saturday 16th February 2008 at 11:55PM  Thanks to all our loyal customers and blog readers over the last year. Your interest has made our artificial turf website grow into over 250 pages of information for all your lawn, garden and outdoor flooring needs. The astro turf industry is still growing we look forward to being your number one resource for synthetic grass. Read on to find out what is happening online in the coming months. Happy 2008 As Good As Grass!
Saturday 3rd November 2007 at 4:57AM Everyone knows that we love Astroturf but let’s take a look at the company behind the name. Despite many people using it as a generic product name, Astroturf is actually a registered trademark. None of our customers have asked if "As Good As Grass" sell Astroturf but perhaps some of you may think it! The answer is simply no. The "As Good As Grass" company sells artificial grass and synthetic grass surfaces but we are not associated with the Astroturf brand. Saturday 24th March 2007 at 3:15AM To increase awareness of artificial grass products, "As Good As Grass" now sponsors www.artificial-lawn.co.uk. This is an information website dedicated to providing detailed quality content about synthetic turf and its application... Wednesday 21st March 2007 at 2:48AM  The United States NFL (National Football League) have now adopted Astroturf as their playing surface of choice. According to www.fieldturf.com over twenty major teams across the country now use the artificial grass in their stadiums and on the practise pitches...
Thursday 21st January 2010 at 1:10AM 
As Good As Grass is not associated with the AstroTurf or Chemgras brands The history of artifical turf began with Chemgrass at the Astrodome. During the 1950s, the Ford Foundation studied ways to incorporate physical fitness into the lives of young people, particularly in cities where outdoor play areas were scarce. In 1964 the first artificial playing surface was marketed under the name Chemgrass...
Friday 11th April 2008 at 10:51PM  We are just waiting to have our grass installed by the As Good As Grass team. All of the materials have arrived along with the skip for the removal of our old turf and weeds!
Sick and tied of comming home from work in the summer only to get out the lawn mower to cut the grass and then dispose of all of the trimmings... Tuesday 19th February 2008 at 2:59AM  Schools are increasingly showing an interest in artificial grass products due to better safety and superior aesthetics. Recent technological advances in the Astroturf industry now provide schools with options beyond tarmac, chippings or rubber outdoor flooring. Playgrounds can now utilise artificial turf for meeting critical fall height standards without the worry...
Tuesday 19th February 2008 at 1:47AM  Impressing the ladies is another reason for your artificial grass lawn investment. If you are a bachelor with little time spare for gardening, do not fall short with an untidy lawn. A recent study shows that single males have rated microwaves, dish washers and computers as their most important appliances for eliminating mundane tasks. Astro turf can now be added to the list for 21st century bachelors who need a beautiful grass lawn without any effort...
Thursday 26th July 2007 at 12:50AM  Our garden blogs are good blogs because Google say so! We are not prepared to argue with them so there you have it (perform a search for "good garden blogs"). Fortunately, they are not far wrong because we have a host of articles and features to interest all gardeners. You can search articles, browse by category, view our image blogs or even make a contribution of you own. Why should you bother...
Monday 2nd April 2007 at 3:11AM  Many people wonder what to do with their old lawnmower after an artificial grass lawn has been installed. Why not put it to good use and start a lawn mower racing club in your area. This obscure yet fascinating form of racing is an English idea that began in 1973 at a pub called the Cricketers Arms in the village of Wisborough Green in Sussex. A group of men were grumbling about the huge costs of motor sports...
Monday 2nd April 2007 at 2:39AM  Let it snow, rain, hail or freeze because artificial grass can withstand the challenge. All weather pitches provide an optimum sports surface in all conditions and astro turf looks good in both hot and cold climates. A synthetic grass installation can be used excessively each day without suffering from noticeable wear....
Sunday 1st April 2007 at 2:51PM  The "As Good As Grass" sales team were stunned this week after a customer requested a quote for removing her newly installed artificial grass lawn. The lady from Chipping Sodbury explained the lawn was purchased as a gift for her grandmother who was at first delighted with the garden makeover gift. However, A month after the installation the grandmother flew into a rage with her gardener as he refused to mow the lawn...
Friday 30th March 2007 at 2:18AM A synthetic garden may look good but do you prefer a real grass lawn? Vote in our opinion poll to let us know. The perfect solution would be a real lawn capable of seeding, mowing and weeding itself and a wealthy individual may hire a gardener to achieve this. Many consumers of synthetic grass are dog owners desiring a durable product to cope with pets who have previously damaged large areas of their lawn. Residential areas with a hosepipe ban in force are also among the beneficiaries. However... Friday 30th March 2007 at 12:43AM  Are you the proud owner of an artificial lawn? Don’t stop now! You can bring the party indoors with a new “Grasse Box” which sports synthetic turf on all sides while providing seating and cupboard space. Impress your friends with an artificial grass beer mat or bar runner spray painted with your own slogan. If you own a swimming pool then stay dry by splashing out on some astro turf decking...
Wednesday 28th March 2007 at 1:18AM  Many consumers now want to cover areas of their garden that dogs have completely ruined. These areas, sometimes referred to as dog runs, are significantly benefited by the use of artificial grass. Muddy or barren patches caused by your energetic pet are restored permanently as animals cannot cause damage to quality synthetic grass surfaces...
Monday 26th March 2007 at 3:18AM  YOU can now post a blog. This huge archive is intended to provide useful information for everyone interested in artificial grass. All posts are quality checked so our users receive the best accurate material. However, your article can be on any related topic whatsoever. Help us to make this the biggest online resource for artificial grass information and start your blog today!
Wednesday 21st March 2007 at 3:02AM  Shock-pads with astro turf are typically used in any child play area such as parks, schools, nurseries, kindergartens, playgrounds and beneath climbing frames. Child friendly astro turf technology is also proving to be increasingly popular in residential gardens for safety conscious parents...
Wednesday 21st March 2007 at 2:45AM  People buy artificial grass because it is almost maintenance free. Leaves, weeds, dirt, animal urine, flooding, UV discolouring, grass disfiguration and suchlike can often give rise to concern but all of these matters can be resolved quickly and easily...
Monday 19th March 2007 at 2:03AM Child friendly astro turf is structured in such a way that children will not burn themselves under normal circumstances. A soft and flexible turf should be selected to provide a non-abrasive artificial grass solution...
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