Natural-looking lawns by the Thames
Artificial Grass Sonning
Luxury artificial grass for Sonning's period homes and riverside gardens, chosen to sit naturally alongside established planting. Supply and fit from £75 per m².
Artificial Grass Installation in Sonning
Sonning is one of the prettiest villages on the Thames, with most of it inside a conservation area and a garden heritage that includes the Deanery Garden, designed by Edwin Lutyens with planting by Gertrude Jekyll. Gardens here are often established and carefully planted, and a new lawn has to fit in rather than stand out.
That's why we usually suggest one of our luxury grasses here: dense, soft underfoot and close enough to a real lawn that visitors don't notice the difference.
Supply and fit from £75 per m²
Supply and fit with our most popular grass; luxury grasses cost a little more. Price details.
What We Offer in Sonning
Our Grass Range
European-made grasses in a choice of colours and pile heights.
Compare our grasses
Benefits of Artificial Grass
How artificial grass compares to a real lawn, pros and cons included.
Fake vs real grass
Lawn Installation
Full supply and fit of artificial lawns, from ground preparation to finished edges.
How we install it
Grass for Dogs and Pets
No more muddy paws, with drainage built to stop smells.
Pet-friendly grass
Artificial Grass Cost
Over the long term, an artificial lawn saves you both time and money.
Prices explained
Schools and Play Areas
Safe, clean play surfaces with shock-absorbing underlay.
Play areas and pitchesChoosing a Grass for a Period Garden
The difference between a convincing artificial lawn and an obvious one is mostly the grass itself.
- Colour: a mix of greens, with a natural brown thatch at the base
- Pile height: longer, fuller piles look lusher next to borders
- Density: more fibres per square metre means a fuller look that springs back
- UV protection: so the colour holds for years, even in full sun
We bring large samples to every survey, because a grass always looks different in your own garden. See the full range of grasses.
Edges, Borders and Old Walls
The finishing is what makes an artificial lawn look like it belongs. In established gardens we cut the grass tight to old brick walls and paths, finish against beds with timber or sleepers, and work around trees without disturbing their roots. Where a lawn meets a gravel drive or terrace, we fix a firm edge so the grass stays put.
Riverside Gardens
The north of the parish is very low-lying land beside the Thames, and some gardens near the river get wet for long spells. A real lawn in that situation is often more moss than grass. An artificial lawn on a properly built, free-draining base copes far better, and after high water it just needs brushing and rinsing off. More on how we build the base.
Considering an artificial lawn in Sonning?
Send us your measurements, and we'll bring samples to a survey so you can see the grass in your own garden. We reply Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
Sonning Artificial Grass FAQs
Will artificial grass look out of place in an older garden?
Not if you choose the right grass. A dense grass with a mix of green tones and a natural-looking thatch at the base reads as a well-kept lawn rather than a carpet. We bring large samples so you can see them in your own light.
How much does it cost?
Supply and fit starts from £75 per m² with our most popular grass; luxury grasses cost a little more. We confirm a fixed price after a survey. See our prices.
Our garden is close to the river. What happens if it floods?
The grass and membrane let water through, and once flood water has gone down, any silt can be brushed and hosed off. A well-built base stays flat afterwards. We'll look at how often your garden gets wet when we survey it.
Can you work around mature trees and borders?
Yes. We cut the grass carefully around trees, beds and paths, and take care not to damage roots when preparing the ground.
Do you work in Sonning Eye and nearby villages?
Yes, including Sonning Eye, Charvil, Woodley, Earley and Caversham.
Areas We Cover
Beyond Sonning, we fit artificial grass across Reading, Berkshire and south Oxfordshire, including Tilehurst, Caversham, Theale, Woodley, Shinfield, Twyford, Earley, Pangbourne, Calcot, Charvil, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames and Wallingford.