Let me start by saying this fake grass has been a game-changer for my muddy backyard. I used to dread rainy days because my dog would track in dirt, but now? Zero mess. The 0.4" height feels surprisingly soft underfoot - not quite like real grass, but close enough that my golden retriever happily rolls around on it.

The drainage holes are genius. After hosing down dog pee (because let's be real, that's happening), it dries crazy fast even in 40°F weather. No more soggy patches or lingering smells like with real grass. I did notice some plastic-y texture when first unrolling it, but after a week of use and sunlight exposure, it softened up nicely.

Installation was stupid easy - just unroll and weigh down the edges with patio stones. For high-traffic areas though? Definitely recommend putting landscape fabric underneath like I did near our trash bins. Six months in, no weeds have punched through yet!

Two quirks: The color is slightly brighter than natural grass (think early spring green), and the backing did feel brittle when I was trimming it to fit around our AC unit. But for the price? Way better than constantly reseeding bare spots or dealing with muddy paws.

Pro tip: If using for pets, supervise them at first - one reviewer mentioned their dog tried eating the backing (yikes!). Mine just sniffs it and does his business normally now. Overall? Fake grass = real happiness for this lazy gardener!