Grass mats vs artificial grass

Difference Between Grass Mats and Artificial Grass? – Customer Guide Grass mats and artificial grass are two of the most popular products in the playground safety marketplace. But what is the difference between grass mats and artificial grass? Our clients often ask us this question. Therefore, here are five key areas where these two products […]

Rubber grass mats vs plastic grass mats

Rubber Grass Mats vs Plastic Grass Mats Here is your guide to the top differences between different grass mats in a comparison of rubber grass mats vs plastic grass mats. This ultimate comparison guide highlights and key benefits of EcoSmart grass mats… 1. Size Our EcoSmart grass mats measure 1m by 1.5m and are 23mm […]

SmartPlay installation process

SmartPlay Installation Process In this case study, we are going to go into the details of the SmartPlay installation process. You may be asking, what is SmartPlay? Well, SmartPlay is our patented foam shock pad, which when used in conjunction with our EcoSmart grass mats becomes the SmartPlay System.SmartPlay has a range of benefits, including enhanced […]

How do I protect the grass in high wear areas?

How Can you Protect Grass in High-Wear Playgrounds Clients often use our EcoSmart grass mats to protect grass from wearing on a larger site from turf erosion. This could be as simple as putting a mat at entry and exit points that would otherwise become a bald patch in the landscape over time making the […]

Using Grass Mats to Protect Against Falls

For Playground Fall Protection, Use SmartPlay! Our clients often ask us for our thoughts on using grass mats as playground fall protection for taller items of kit. While field tests often see grass mats achieving very impressive results for critical fall height, we have always preferred to consider the absolute worst-case ground scenarios for safety. For this […]

How to surface an outdoor gym

Surfacing for Outdoor Gyms – Choose Your Surface PlaySmart offers a range of surfacing for outdoor gyms. Find out about the available options and more information on these surfaces. Clients often ask us to provide hard-wearing surfacing for outdoor gyms. These outdoor fitness areas are continuously becoming more popular for public parks, private housing developments, […]

How do I Stop Grass Eroding on the Mounds in our Play Area?

How do I Stop Grass Eroding? – Surfacing Tips Clients often ask our surfacing experts how they can stop grass eroding and soil from wearing away. This is an especially common problem in mounds in parks and play areas. Do you want to keep the natural look of grass but have extra safety? Rather than […]

Grass Mats for Timber Kit

Grass Mats for Timber Playground Equipment PlaySmart has been installing grass mats for timber kit play equipment nationwide for years. Our reputation for quality, reliable safety surfaces has made us teh go-to for grass amts and other surfaces across the country. Our experts designed EcoSmart grass to grow through them. We made this design choice […]

Why are my Grass Mats Sinking?

Why are my Grass Mats Sinking in Play Areas? Our Clients often say that they are reluctant to use grass mats due to experiencing them sinking over time. On good, stable, well-drained ground, grass mats are the perfect cost-effective solution for playground surfacing needing CFH (critical fall height) protection up to two meters. However if […]