http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk Astro turf and artificial grass news in our garden blogs. Everything you want to know about the astro turf industry including garden flooring, sports turf and school playground flooring. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:09:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/sports/football-pitch.php 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. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/experiences/artificial_grass.php 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... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/sports/sports_turf.php 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. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/website/artificial_turf.php 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! Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/other_topics/astroturf.php 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. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/resources/artificial_lawn_info.php 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... Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/sports/nfl.php NFL FootballThe 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... Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/customers/child_play.php 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... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/child/playground_flooring.php 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... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/social/grass_lawn.php 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... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/social/lawn_mower.php 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... Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT