Artificial Lawns

Natural grass has a hard time in Cyprus. By July many lawns are brown in patches despite daily watering, and keeping them green means running sprinklers through the hottest months of the year. Artificial grass offers a practical alternative: an even green surface that stays tidy through heatwaves and winter rain, without mowing, feeding or a sprinkler schedule.

Modern synthetic turf looks and feels far more natural than older products, with mixed blade colours, a soft thatch layer and different pile heights for different uses. The quality of the installation matters as much as the turf itself. A properly prepared base drains well, stays level and stops weeds pushing through, while careful jointing keeps seams almost invisible.

What a professional installation includes

• Site survey: measuring the area, checking levels and drainage and agreeing how the edges will be finished.
• Ground clearance: removing existing grass, roots and weeds, and digging the top layer of soil down to depth.
• Sub-base: laying and compacting crushed aggregate, then a fine levelling layer for a smooth finish.
• Weed membrane: a permeable membrane that lets water through while discouraging weeds.
• Laying and jointing: rolling out the turf with the pile in one direction, cutting it to shape and bonding the seams.
• Edging and infill: securing the perimeter and brushing in sand or other infill if the product requires it.

Choosing the right artificial grass

Pile height, density and backing all affect how the lawn looks and wears. A shorter, dense pile suits play areas, pets and busy family gardens; a longer pile looks lush in ornamental spaces. Some products have yarns designed to stay cooler in strong sun, which is worth asking about because synthetic turf can get very hot on a Cyprus summer afternoon. On balconies and roof terraces, turf can often be laid over existing tiles or concrete with a drainage layer, but the surface must already shed water properly.

The price depends on the size and shape of the area, the turf you choose, how much excavation and sub-base is needed, access for wheelbarrows and materials, edging requirements, and removal of the old lawn. Ask installers to state the turf specification and base layers in their offers so you can compare them properly.

Caring for your artificial lawn

• Brush it up: a stiff brush against the pile every few weeks keeps the blades upright.
• Clear leaves: use a leaf blower or plastic rake so debris does not decompose on the surface.
• Rinse when needed: a hose-down removes dust, and pet areas benefit from regular rinsing.
• Keep heat away: barbecues, cigarettes and sunlight reflected from windows can melt the fibres.

Getting quotes on FixNow

1. Post your job for free with the area in square metres, photos of the space and how you plan to use it.
2. Local installers whose identity and profiles have been checked send their offers.
3. Compare turf options, base preparation and reviews, then accept the offer you prefer.
4. Pay securely; FixNow releases the payment once you confirm the lawn is finished.

From family gardens in Lakatamia to poolside spaces in Ayia Napa holiday homes, post your job on FixNow and enjoy a green lawn without the summer watering.