We have just replaced a garden full of hedges with artificial turf. My husband and I installed in ourselves , the grass is easy it's getting it level and putting the right amount of 2mm cracker dust underneath. We have two dogs and three kids and we love it. It depends on the area and how much time you have to look after it. We have installed our own beautiful Sir Walter lawn as well so we are a bit experienced. I put a sprinkler on for a few minutes twice a week for a wash and it also drains fine in bad weather. Look for something mid range you don't need the most expensive ! Look for something with a nice pile height say 30- 35 mm. Ask for some off cuts leave them in the sun and also walk on them see what you like. Here is a pic of what we have done so far. We are having a black spa put in the limestone paving which I sealed and a waterfall down the end on the stone wall. Make sure you check out the smaller companies , as long as it has no lead in it it's worth a go. Wendy from Perth These photos were when we just finished so lawn looks a bit stripey till it settles. We all love it

Hi all, We have put a pool in our front yard and need to move the driveway to be adjacent to the pool area. I am considering the grass reinforcement mesh as opposed to a concrete driveway. However I’m skepticism that it really works. I can’t find any images of ‘used’ projects only new projects. We would be looking to Park a car on it over night each night. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks

Mulch is there to prevent water evaporation and in seedlings to provide some protection from frost. As long as you don’t ringbark your tree whilst trimming and keep up the water when needed removing the mulch won’t make a lot of difference. Plenty of street trees grow without it.

I think there is more issue here with design. Unlike your concept pic your design allows no lounge space within the pool enclosure. This is essential imo. You have narrrow deck/verandah either side of pool fence that could be incorporated. Then provide windows onto pool area rather than doorways to allow the wall to be part of pool fence. There is also a narrow section leading to steps that could have the steps in that space to reduce intrusion to garden. But the L steps look nice.