Urban Upgrade in Merivale: Happy Dogs, Happy Owners
By SmartGrass
Transforming Backyards into Happy Havens – ‘the best thing we ever did’
Project Overview
In the heart of Merivale in Christchurch, busy couple Cindy and Marc Mendonca faced a common challenge—how to maximize the potential of their small backyard while accommodating the needs of their beloved labradoodle, Alfie.
The Challenge
With a narrow 10m-wide section, the existing landscape contributed to a cramped feeling, making the outdoor space uninviting. Alfie, the energetic labradoodle, added another layer of complexity with brown spots on the natural lawn and muddy paw prints trailing onto the deck and inside the house. The outdoor space, meant for enjoyment and entertainment, fell short of meeting the family’s expectations.
The SmartGrass solution
Enter SmartGrass—the perfect solution to Marc and Cindy’s outdoor dilemmas. Collaborating with Craig Wilson of Form Garden Architecture, SmartGrass redefined the landscape. The new design not only expanded the lawn area by remodeling the garden edging but also created the illusion of more space, turning a confined yard into an inviting oasis.
The low-maintenance, dog-friendly, and durable features of SmartGrass became the cornerstone of this transformation. Alfie’s playful antics no longer left muddy imprints, and the once-uninviting yard became a haven for family and friends. The enduring benefits of SmartGrass ensured that this upgrade wasn’t just a seasonal change but a long-lasting investment in the quality of outdoor living.
“There’s no doubt it’s the best thing we ever did for our lifestyle,” says Cindy. ”It looks so natural and fits in so well with the rest of our garden. Often our friends don’t realise its SmartGrass and many of them have dogs so we can entertain them without panicking that they’ll destroy the lawn; it creates a social environment for the dogs as well.”
Cindy says SmartGrass has transformed their outdoor space into a year-round, easy care sanctuary great for entertaining.
“And a happy dog means happy owners.”
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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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