Hard surface materials such as outdoor porcelain tiles, marble effect or concrete effect composites, natural stone and concrete eventually crack and crumble over time. These traditional garden surfaces look beautiful but they can become costly to repair/replace and are not as safe as softer materials. For busy, outdoor living where you may have heavy furniture, glassware and small children playing, a softer material like rubber will avoid breakages, spills and potential accidents and injury. Maintenance is higher and more expensive for hard tile surfaces and wood which require constant upkeep to retain their safety and aesthetic. Soft but durable surfaces such as rubber and high quality synthetic grass are the perfect products for outdoor living as they cover all requirements while remaining low maintenance for busy lifestyles where quality time is key.