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Artificial grass remnants are heavily discounted, usually between 40 – 60% off the retail value. When customers have small or odd-shaped projects, Purchase Green employees will typically recommend remnants over purchasing a new cut off a roll. This helps the customer save more money and the store to clear the warehouse of leftover product.  

Additionally, many stores will regularly run remnant sales, where they discount the grass even further! Follow us on social media or check in with your nearest Purchase Green store to snag these savings for yourself. 

No, our remnants are not defective. They are merely leftover pieces of artificial grass that are still in usable condition. Moreover, our artificial grass has been designed to be cut and shaped to cater to customers’ needs. They are derived from artificial grass types that are resistant to UV exposure and extreme weather conditions. Moreover, our artificial grass products last up to twenty-five years – meaning under normal circumstances, remnants will provide years of service. Customers can rest assured that the quality and integrity of our artificial grass remnants match that of the larger rolls they are derived from.  

Because remnants vary in size and shape, the applications for these products are endless. In the past, customers have displayed their creativity by using remnants as table runners, mudroom mats, wall art, outdoor chess boards, shoe trays, rugs, coasters, doormats, and pet mats. Larger remnants are perfect for event centerpieces, mini soccer fields, gym areas, roof/deck applications, and mini-putting areas. Find out more about some spectacular DIY (Do It Yourself) remnant projects here or watch our remnant video below!

Artificial grass remnants are an incredible investment for homeowners and professional contractors seeking to enhance outdoor and indoor living spaces. This article aims to answer all the frequently asked questions about artificial grass remnants people may have. Find the answers to all your remnant-related questions below and the exciting possibilities they offer.  

What Is an Artificial Grass Remnant?  

There are often portions remaining on a brand new roll of grass, usually in lengths of 5′-12′. This is known as an artificial grass remnant.

If your decking is damaged or discoloured, you can restore it by using artificial grass. By installing synthetic grass on your deck, you are eliminating the need to fix, treat and seal your deck forever. Your new grass just needs an occasional hoover, or a quick scrub to remove any dirt. This is ideal for families or pet owners.

Astro Turf on Decking

You will also save money on the maintenance of your outdoor space. Deck paint and sealant can be expensive, and it’s a time consuming process. Brighten up your outdoor area with some artificial turf and you can enjoy spending time in your garden, without all the hard work!

How to Lay Artificial Grass on Decking

Step 1: Start by laying down some boards. This will prevent the grass forming ridges and falling into the gaps between the decking panels.

Step 2: Lay down an underlay product – such as our performance pad – and secure it well.

Step 3: Lay the grass onto the now clean and level area you are covering. Allow around 50mm of grass on each side of the area to trim off to ensure a perfect edge. Leave the grass overnight to settle, which will stop it wrinkling or creasing.

Step 4: Cut and trim your artificial grass, using a sharp Stanley knife. Ensure that you cut the grass neatly to the edges of the decking.

Step 5: To make the joins, use a high-quality outdoor tape and glue. Follow the instructions on the products. For decking, you can use a combination of adhesive and carpet tacks to fix the grass down.

Artificial grass is perfect for laying over decking. It’s easy to lay, looks great and solves a lot of problems for busy families. Hayley Leitch found it very useful for transforming her garden and reducing the hassle of natural grass. She solved the problems of mud, maintenance and marks with artificial grass, and is saving money to boot.

Is your decking looking a little tired and worn after winter? You could spend hours cleaning, treating and staining your decking. Or, you can lay artificial grass on your decking. It’s a durable, high quality solution that looks great. We have outlined the process below and answered your burning questions.

Can You Lay Artificial Grass on Decking?

Yes, you can lay artificial grass on decking. It’s a popular option for families and retired couples. It also works really well for families with dogs or other pets.

It does need an underlay and some preparation but it still works as an attractive and affordable landscaping option.

Below, Hayley Leitch talks about how artificial grass works for her family. She’s the star of Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners, and her own Youtube channel, Hayley’s Help.

It can be difficult to encourage children to get out in the great outdoors during the Spring/Summer months with so many obstructions online. With the weather starting to warm up in the UK, there’s no reason to not take advantage of the wonderful weather.

We’ve put together some garden activity ideas for kids this Summer to help them get creative and to create memorable experiences together as a family.

DIY Birdhouses

With recycling and up-cycling being at the heart of many UK households, we can utilise existing items and transform them into beautiful garden creations. Looking at your recycling materials before throwing them in the bin, could you utilise any finished and clean juice cartons, milk bottles, plastic boxes to create a birdhouse or feeder.

Get out various craft accessories, such as paint, coloured pens, stickers or natural items discovered in the garden to decorate. Let the kids help decide where to place the homemade bird feeder and note down the chippy friends as they enter the garden!

Garden Sketching

All you’ll need is a pen and paper for this activity. See what interests your child the most in the garden, whether that be a plant, flowers, birds, insects or your household pet and let your little artist draw to their heart’s content.

If your child is a frequent drawer or enjoys it, why not start a scrapbook? Not only is it great to keep all their artwork in one place, but also is a great way to reminisce when they’re all grown up.

If you’re choosing paint, over sketching, why not suggest it on a sunnier day so their masterpieces will dry much quicker?

Nature Art

Grab an old bedsheet or piece of fabric for the background let your little ones head on a scavenger hunt for natural materials in the garden to create a perfect picture.

Encourage your children to pick up objects around the garden, such as: stones, sticks, leaves, flowers (if permitted) to create their own story.

Rainbow Arts & Crafts

With the rainbow becoming the symbol of solidarity with NHS workers on the frontline, why not getting creative with your children to show your support? This could be painted, drawn, chalked on the pavement, paper plates, finger painting, using coloured paper as a collage – anything!

Place these showpieces when your neighbours and members of your community can see and to showcase your child’s work.

Step 1 – Add some posts to support the bar

Cut 4 pieces of timber to the same height of the window. Secure two of the posts against the inside of the front wall. Decide how wide you want your bar to be. We would recommend half a metre (50cm) wide. Use your measuring tape to measure the distance and mark the floor with a pencil. Once you are happy, secure them in place.

Step 2 – Create the top of the bar

Create the top of your bar by cutting some plywood into shape. This should sit on top of the support posts, with a slight overhang at the front if you would prefer. Once you’re happy with the placement, secure it into place using a hammer and nails.

Step 3 – Cover the exposed side

To ensure that everything you store under the bar stays hidden, you can cover up the exposed side using some plywood. Measure the height of the posts and the width of the bar to find the dimensions. Once you’ve cut the plywood into place, secure it onto the side of the bar using a hammer and nails.

And there you have it! An outdoor bar in your own garden, perfect for entertaining guests and celebrating with your family.

Added Extras

Put up shelves on the back wall

To store your alcohol, you can put up some shelves on the back wall. Make sure they are level using a spirit level, and add some brackets underneath for extra support.

Step 1 – Measure your decking boards

You should now move on to building the decking in front of your bar. Measure your decking boards to fit the space between your shed and the end of the platform. Safely cut them to size using a chop saw.

Step 2 – Secure the decking boards

Next, lay down your decking boards to ensure they fit correctly, using a spirit level to check they are level. You can then fix them into place, using 50mm screws.

Step 3 – Add posts to the corners

Add some wooden posts to the corners to support your handrail. Once they are level, fix them into place with some 100mm screws.

Step 4 – Add the railings

Cut the railings into the right length and screw them into place. Make sure these are extra secure.

Step 5 – Insert some spindles

Finally, cut some spindles to the correct length and secure these into place, evenly distributing them. We would recommend securing them two inches apart.

Cut two pieces of timber for the width and six pieces of timber for the length. You will need the four extra lengths to create inner joists. Position them in place before fixing together, to ensure that everything is the right size.

Step 3 – Assemble the base

Fix the outer frame together using an electric drill and screws. Next, place your inner joists within the frame and ensure they are equally spaced using a tape measure. Once you are happy, screw these lengths into the frame.

Building the shed

Step 1 – Lay down the floor

Lay down the floor of your shed on top of your platform. Check it is level using your spirit level. Once you’re happy, secure it in place.

Step 2 – Put up the walls

Erect your walls and secure them into place. You may need help from a family member in order to do this safely.

Step 3 – Attach the roof support bar

Measure the centre of your front and back panels to ensure that the roof support bar will be central. Fix this into position.

Step 4 – Adding the roof panels

You can now fix your roof panels to make the shed watertight. Once they are secure, you can add roofing felt, using felt tacks to keep it in place.

Step 5 – Attach trims and fascia boards

Finally, you can attach any trims which came with your shed, and fix the fascia boards on the front, covering the felt. You should pre-drill the holes to prevent them from splitting.