Hornby Primary School
By SmartGrass
SmartGrass makes upgrading outdoor school spaces easy. Hornby School used their SIP funding to replace a dry patchy grassed area with SmartGrass, making it an appealing place for children to play and eat lunch.
SmartGrass makes upgrading school spaces easy.
The challenge
The large tree in the middle of this grassed area was creating so much shade during winter months, that the grass was always muddy. Mud was being tracked inside classrooms making for an unpleasant learning environment. In summer the tree absorbed all the moisture out of the soil. The mud turned to dry, hard dirt that wouldn’t grow any grass.
No matter the season, the area was unusable, wasted space. Rather than cutting down the tree, the school decided to use SmartGrass to solve the problem.
The solution
The school chose Oasis 35 from the Earth Series range for its balance between softness and durability. A popular choice for schools as it is a maintenance buster for muddy areas, and a cost-effective solution for covering damaged asphalt, or a quick playground overhaul.
SmartGrass provides excellent drainage, meaning the tree still had a plentiful water supply. Our team was careful not to damage the roots of the tree during the removal of the top layer of soil. Then they expertly cut the turf to fit around the base of the tree, ensuring the SmartGrass looked natural against the trunk. The students of Hornby Primary love their new SmartGrass lawn. They use it for reading, playing and eating lunch.
“Our school is extremely happy with the SmartGrass, and the team who completed it were fantastic.” - John Becker – Caretaker
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SmartGrass is New Zealand’s artificial turf specialist.
Our mission is to revolutionise landscapes and enhance the way Kiwis live & play.
We are the supply, install, and maintenance specialists of artificial turfs, matched to our clients needs. That, while looking like real grass, we solve the ongoing aesthetic, economic and environmental costs associated with real lawn and other surfaces.
Our projects range from small residential lawns to large international-grade sports facilities. SmartGrass also supplies products to the landscaping and building industries.
Our headquarters is located in Christchurch, with franchises operating nationwide.
SmartGrass is a new type of artificial grass that is realistic, durable and environmentally friendly. Real grass can be a hassle with constant mowing, maintenance, mud and weeds. SmartGrass is the long lasting alternative – giving you an enduring outdoor living space you can feel proud of.
SmartGrass is constructed with up to six different natural coloured blades. These are as long as 40mm, giving a luxurious look and feel (even with the brown bits!)
SmartGrass is not like the old ‘astroturf’ – in fact you’ve probably seen SmartGrass without realising, because it appears so real.
Top 8 Reasons Kiwis love SmartGrass
- Looks great all year round
- Less maintenance time
- Pet and child friendly
- Get more out of your area
- So many places to use it
- Created for kiwi conditions
- Increase your property value
- Up to 10 year warranty
What is SmartGrass for?
SmartGrass is a versatile artificial lawn perfect for a range of applications, both residential and commercial. Synthetic grass doesn’t need to be a tradeoff – you can get all the benefits of real grass with none of the hassle. Learn how SmartGrass can help you in ways other artificial turf products can’t. Join hundreds of other happy homeowners who have made the switch to using artificial grass in Christchurch and all across NZ.
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