Although the sides of my house are narrow, they are often overgrown with weeds. I always spend a lot of time pulling them out in the spring and summer. During the rainy season, my dog always comes back muddy after going outside. When I saw this green artificial grass mat, I ordered it immediately. It has small holes in the middle, so water doesn't accumulate, and weeds don't grow through it. It is easy to cut to the size I need, and I laid it next to the house. It looks very nice, and I like it a lot. Unfortunately, it is a bit too short for my house.