Artificial lawn supplier
Submitted by wayneleech on Sun, 2012-09-16 18:35
Hi there,
I'm looking at purchasing some artificial lawn tommorow. I need approximately 60sqm of lawn. Can anyone recommend a NOR supplier? I've previously bought from Benara Nursery which seemed pretty good though I don't think they have the quantity I'm after.
cheers
Wayne
Michael Yoni
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Keep an ear and eye out in
Keep an ear and eye out in the Clarement area, my understanding is the shire recently passed a motion that they outlawed artificial lawn and home owners are required to rip it up.
If they are ripping it up you might be able to get some freebies
Toby Roe
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rip it up? Why?
rip it up? Why?
Alan James
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From the Weekend West
"The Town of Claremont is the latest council to ban fake lawns from its verges after a jump in residents wanting to install artificial turf to save on water and maintenance costs.
The ban was unanimously supported at this week's council meeting after a report argued artificial turf was bad for the environment and could create a hazard if not properly cared for.
The decision follows a similar move by the Town of Victoria Park late last year. Many other councils require residents to apply for permission to install turf, which is then assessed case by case.
The report to Claremont council said fake turf required a "huge amount of energy" to be produced, was made from petrochemicals, could not be recycled or re-used and could become a trip hazard when damaged or worn.
It also flagged potential financial implications for the council.
Justin Everley, director of Perth-based synthetic grass maker Green Planet Grass, said many people wanted synthetic lawn on their verges. He said properly installed synthetic lawn would not have any safety issues and his company's product was recyclable."
Toby Roe
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I wouldn't have thought that
I wouldn't have thought that Councils were all that worried about trip hazards with the state of most foot paths ha ha.
Bit of a shame though as any water savings in a city like Perth should be welcomed.
sunshine
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Health issue with dog and cat droppings
It stinks and requires regular washing using much more water and detergent - just what we need running into our drains and into the Swan River - unlike normal soil that bacterially neutralises both excretia.
It also gets extremely hot in summer and can burn the pads of dogs (and people with bare feet)
Lots of debate on this subject but from an environmental perspective I remain unconvinced that it benefits.
Andy_b
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south perth has also banned
south perth has also banned it! it just looks like cheap crap!