Where artificial grass landscaping makes sense
Synthetic turf is not a replacement for every lawn, and many designers combine it with real planting, gravel and paving. Used selectively, it solves clear problems:
- Water restrictions and hot climates – no irrigation needed once installed.
- Roof terraces and podiums – lighter than soil-based lawns and no root penetration into waterproofing.
- Shaded or heavily used areas – where natural grass thins out under trees or foot traffic.
- Playgrounds and pet areas – clean, even surface that dries quickly.
- Road medians and roundabouts – green appearance without maintenance crews working in traffic.
Matching turf to each landscape area
| Area | Recommended product | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lawns, villa gardens, play areas | Garden artificial grass | Softer, natural-looking pile for regular foot use |
| Terraces, planters, displays, medians | Decorative artificial grass | Shorter pile, economical for visual areas |
| Boundaries, service areas, bin stores | Grass fence roll | Screens unwanted views and blends with the lawn |
In general, landscaping lawns use a medium pile height with multi-tone yarn and a thatch layer for a natural look, while decorative areas use shorter piles. Our available heights, colours and roll widths: [TODO: landscaping turf specifications]. The artificial grass pile height guide explains how pile height affects look, feel and cost.
What landscape contractors should specify
- Area and layout – total square metres plus the shape of each zone, so roll widths can be chosen to minimise joins and waste.
- Pile height and density – based on foot traffic and the look the client wants.
- Colour tone – lighter or darker greens to suit the local climate and surrounding planting.
- Drainage – turf backing is typically perforated for drainage; confirm our backing type: [TODO: backing and drainage].
- Accessories – joining tape, adhesive and pins are often sourced locally; tell us if you need them included.
Installation and project considerations
The result depends on the base. Contractors typically excavate, lay a compacted granular sub-base, add a fine levelling layer and weed membrane, then lay and join the turf with seams running in the same pile direction. On roof terraces a drainage mat is often added, and the load-bearing capacity of the roof should be confirmed by the building engineer. In playgrounds, a shock pad under the turf is commonly used beneath climbing frames and swings to meet local fall-height rules. Brushing the pile periodically and removing leaves keeps the surface looking fresh for longer. Where turf meets a boundary, a grass fence screen keeps the green line continuous; our grass fence installation guide covers fixing it to existing fencing.
Supplying landscaping projects from Türkiye
CEYTO YAPI has manufactured artificial grass and grass fence in Istanbul since 2002, so turf and screening can ship together in one container. Browse the artificial grass category and send your project areas, preferred pile height and destination port via the contact page for a quotation.
