If you live in Ireland, you already know the drill. Weeks of rain. Short breaks of hope. Then more rain.
For one family in Ballycullen, their back garden had become a casualty of the weather. What should have been a space to relax or let the kids out turned into a churned-up, waterlogged mess. Mud underfoot. Water pooling in low spots. Long stretches where the garden was simply unusable.
And the frustrating part? This wasn’t after a storm. This was just normal Irish weather.
Natural grass struggles in these conditions, especially on clay-heavy soils or poorly draining ground. Once it becomes saturated, there’s nowhere for the water to go. The result is familiar to anyone with a boggy lawn: puddles that linger, muddy footprints through the house, and a garden that feels off-limits for half the year.
This is where artificial grass changes the equation.
Artificial grass is designed to drain exceptionally well. The backing is perforated throughout, allowing rainwater to pass straight through the surface. Underneath, a specially designed drainage base lets water drain quickly and evenly, so it never gets a chance to pool or turn the garden into mud, even during prolonged wet weather.
The result? Water doesn’t sit on the surface. It disappears.
In real terms, our systems can drain up to 60 litres of water per square metre, per minute. Even after heavy rainfall, the surface typically dries within 15-20 minutes. That means no mud, no pooling, and no waiting days for the garden to recover.
Some grasses go even further. Options like our eco-friendly OneDNA grass, which uses a non-latex backing, are even more permeable again. Ideal for gardens that have always struggled with drainage or homeowners who want the most future-proof solution possible.
Back in Ballycullen, the transformation was immediate. What had been a muddy, frustrating space became a clean, level garden that works in all seasons. Rain no longer dictates how the space is used. The garden is simply… usable again.
If your back garden feels permanently soggy, it’s not a lost cause. With the right groundwork and the right surface, even Ireland’s wettest gardens can be brought back to life.
Thinking about fixing a waterlogged garden? Get in touch and let’s talk through what would work best for your space.
