Improve Patio With Outdoor Carpeting

Grass carpet is made of polypropylene plastic which works well for outdoors.

The advantage that comes along with grass carpeting is that, unlike wood, it is resistant to sunlight and bacteria, as well as mildew. LisaSaeng/Shutterstock

Dear James: My kids complain that playing on the concrete patio and wood deck is uncomfortable on their feet. Is there a softer, yet durable, covering I can put down?—Vijay F.

Dear Vijay: Yes, it is available and works great for both patios and decks. It is similar to the simulated grass covering at miniature golf courses. It definitely feels better on feet than concrete does.