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How would you feel if your doctor prescribed you gardening? Last year, a report from the influential King’s Fund think-tank urged the NHS that doctors should prescribe gardening far more often, particularly for patients with mental health problems, patients in the early stages of dementia, and patients undergoing cancer treatment. The benefits of social prescribing […]

Gardening is changing, as is the role of the garden in family life. New research suggests that of the 86% of UK homes with gardens, around three in four have removed part of the original lawn in favour of other surfaces such as artificial turf, or a patio. The research was carried out by Studio, […]

Hay fever affects roughly one in four people in the UK, and although there is no definitive cure, there are a number of precautions that can be taken to help relieve symptoms. Take a look at our tips to combat hay fever this spring/summer: What causes hay fever? An allergic reaction occurs when your body […]

Gardening isn’t for everyone – many of us don’t have the time, the patience, or even the skill to garden well. And that’s totally fine. But it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the beauty nature has to offer in your home. Here are five super-creative and easy ways to bring the […]

Have you ever grown your own strawberries? How about making a Sunday roast using only home-grown veg? Even in the coldest parts of the UK, a wide variety of fruit and veg can be grown in your own home/garden. Here are Wonderlawn’s recommendations for what to plant and sow in March: Grow your own strawberries! […]

We’ve discussed in detail in the past about the practical and visual benefits of installing artificial turf. But those arguments aside, how does Wonderlawn stack up from a financial point of view? Can installing artificial turf save you money in the long term? Improve the value of your home Experts estimate that good landscaping can […]

On average, 87,000 people are admitted to hospital every year due to gardening-related injuries. And that’s just the serious injuries – it doesn’t take into account all of those trips, bumps, and scrapes! Unfortunately, it’s the elderly who are particularly at risk of sustaining injury when gardening – and even the basic gardening chores like […]

We believe that this is the year to treat yourself to the garden you’ve always dreamed of: A garden that looks perfect all year round and makes many neighbours jealous. It’s time to upgrade your old lawn to artificial turf. A long-term investment If you do choose to install a Wonderlawn, you can rest easy […]

There are lots of choices when it comes to artificial grass – from your cheap easy-to-roll stuff that you can buy at any DIY store, to high-quality products that require professional installation. It can be a confusing industry, so it’s vital to do your research before making a purchase. Read on to discover why you […]

“It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” It’s an old saying, but we think it’s very applicable to the artificial turf installation industry. While many conventional artificial lawns may look good upon installation, it doesn’t take long before the issues begin to surface: bald patches, poor workmanship, and peeling edges are all too common a […]

Over the last 20-30 years, artificial turf has become the norm at football venues throughout the UK, beginning with those old sand-filled AstroTurf pitches. Thankfully, those carpet-burn inducing pitches are a thing of the past, with most locations having updated to higher-quality 3g/4g pitches (with the rubber pellets that get everywhere). So-called “plastic pitches” have […]

Everyone knows how car insurance works, but imagine you had a crash and your insurance company told you that all that was ever covered was the paintwork of your car… That’s essentially the norm in the artificial turf industry. While many turf companies advertise a five or ten-year guarantee, what they fail to tell you […]