Photos never show artificial grass the way it really looks. A sample—a small test piece—is therefore the safest way to find the right type.
How to test a sample
- view it outdoors in daylight and from different angles
- press the blades flat and check whether they spring back up (resilience)
- gently pull on individual blades (Tuft Bind)
- check the backing for drainage holes and permeability
Even better: in the sample garden
A large piece in real outdoor use tells you more than a small sample. In our sample gardens, you can see Royal Grass® ranges exactly as they will look in your garden later on. More criteria can be found in our guide Which artificial grass is the best?.
