Adelaide is known as the pretty city with its host of churches, playing fields and beautiful gardens, not to mention the beautiful surrounding scenery. But one thing Adelaide has in common with much of Australia is the shortage of water due to the continuing drought conditions. Even when normal rainfall is restored, it will take many years to overcome the ravages of the drier times. Grass will not grow back over stressed areas that have been trodden into hard surfaces due to lack of protective grass covering during drier times.

So what to do in the meantime? Artificial grass can provide the answer. Not only will it save water that can then be used for the residents’ personal use, but it will also retain or restore the beauty of the city if laid in strategic places throughout the city and suburbs. Artificial grass is not as expensive as it might sound.

There are economical versions that provide a durable, yet soft surface for playing fields. The surface of these artificial grasses have been designed especially to reduce abrasion injuries from falling or sliding that may occur during sport play in wet and even dry conditions. It has shock absorbent qualities so balls bounce and roll in a near to normal manner. Artificial grass is also soft enough for places such as child-care facilities.

Many child-care centres opt for two different kinds of artificial grass. Firstly they use the short pile economical style for the main area, but add the thicker, higher-pile type to add  realistic look and lush playground areas.

It can be installed over road-base surfaces, concrete or asphalt and can be marked for various games such as tennis or netball.

And it can certainly be sued in non-sporting applications such as council grounds, businesses and school grounds, not to mention residential areas. Artificial grass comes in various lengths and colours to suit every taste and sport from 19 mm to 50 mm; from vivid green to lighter or darker shades.