Artificial Grass Installation in Polokwane

Quality turf is non-toxic and lead-free (check the certification), and pet-friendly ranges drain urine and can be rinsed. Antimicrobial infills help with odour. Confirm the product is certified for the intended use rather than a generic import.

A quality product installed on a proper base lasts around 15-20 years, with UV stabilisers preventing fading. Lifespan collapses when the sub-base is thin or poorly drained — the turf itself rarely fails first, the ground under it does.

Far less than a real lawn: occasional brushing to keep the pile upright, rinsing, and removing leaves and pet mess. It never needs mowing, watering or feeding — the main upkeep is keeping debris off so moss doesn't establish on the surface.

Good turf is perforated and, over a correctly built free-draining sub-base, drains as well as or better than natural lawn. Poor drainage — a compacted or clay base with no permeable layer — causes puddling and smell, so ask exactly how the installer handles drainage.

In Polokwane, ask to see completed installs a year or more old, get the base build-up specified in writing, and compare three quotes on groundwork depth, not just turf price. A cheap install that skips the sub-base costs more to fix later.

A fully installed lawn runs roughly R350-1,000 per m² depending on turf quality and base depth. It's popular in water-restricted areas since it needs no irrigation, though the surface heats up in full sun.