Hello World! Welcome Friends! Are you looking to spruce up your yard? While there are a lot of ways to spruce up your yard, from adding a pool to planting a garden to installing fairy lights, one of the best things to do is to install artificial grass or fake turf. This is because no matter how perfectly you decorate your yard, it’s never going to look good if it’s all covered in yellow, dying grass. Now, you may be asking “Why can’t I just take really great care of my lawn to get green grass?” While this is always an option, many people find that there are benefits to artificial grass that real grass simply does not offer. What are these benefits? Check out this guide to learn about the top benefits of fake grass.
1. No More Maintenance
If you’ve lived in a home with real grass before, then you know the amount of work that goes into maintaining a pristine lawn.
Mowing, watering plants, whacking weeds, and fertilizing can all take up a good chunk of time. Wouldn’t you rather be doing something else with your time?
If the answer is yes, then you need to install artificial grass. Most artificial grass is meant to last at least 15 years, and that’s with heavy use. Imagine going 15 years without having to do a single lawn maintenance task!
With artificial turf, you can enjoy your yard without having to worry about any of the maintenance that normally comes with it.
2. Multi-Purpose
Artificial grass isn’t just pretty to look at. It’s extremely versatile and it can fit a variety of purposes and needs.
Besides landscaping, artificial grass can make a great putting green, playground surface, or area for pets. Or, if you have the space for it, you could even hire a company like Astro Turf to install a sporting field in your residential area.
Also, artificial grass isn’t just great for backyards. If you own a commercial building, you should also think about installing artificial grass.
3. Say Goodbye to Seasonal Allergies
Did you know that grass is one of the biggest culprits of seasonal allergies?
Dealing with a runny nose, itchy eyes, and coughing is no fun when you’re trying to do some lawn care or just enjoy your time in the sun.
Now, you obviously can’t avoid grass altogether. But, you should be able to enjoy your own backyard without having to worry about your allergies acting up.
By installing artificial grass, you can breathe easier knowing that your backyard enjoyment won’t be ruined by your allergies.
4. Extreme Durability
Lawn maintenance is a constant project for any homeowner. But, when you add kids and pets to the mix, lawn maintenance can practically turn into a full-time job. This, however, is not the case when you install artificial turf in your backyard.
With artificial grass, your kids and pets can run, jump, dig, and play to their hearts’ content, all without you ever having to worry about what their fun time is doing to your lawn.
And, while kids can do a number on a nice lawn, the damage is even more severe when it comes to dogs. This is because pet waste is toxic to most types of grass. Pet waste can turn your lawn yellow or even kill your lawn.
So, if you don’t want to worry about your kid or your pooch destroying your lawn, then it’s time to install artificial grass.
5. No Sun, No Problem
Even though there are plenty of “shade-tolerant” grass varieties out there, a lot of them still don’t hold up well under trees or shrubbery.
So, if your yard has a lot of shady corners, don’t waste time testing out every “shade tolerant” grass. Instead, just install artificial grass. With artificial grass, you never have to worry about how the shady spots of your lawn are doing.
And, not only does artificial grass do great in shaded areas, but it also does great in other areas where real grass tends to die, such as between rocky slopes or on sandy soil.
6. Environmentally-Friendly
A lot of people may think that installing artificial grass is the opposite of being environmentally-friendly. But, this couldn’t be further from the truth!
The truth is, when you install artificial grass, you avoid subjecting the earth to harmful pesticides or over-fertilization.
Plus, fake lawns help to cut down on yard waste, because no mowing means no grass clippings that need to be thrown out.
And, it cuts down on water waste, because you never have to water fake grass. It’s estimated that the average American uses 400 gallons of water per day, with 30 percent of this coming from outdoor use. Imagine how much water you’ll save the planet by simply switching to artificial grass!
Also, there are a lot of types of artificial grasses out there that are made from recycled materials, such as old rubber tires.
7. Mandatory Water Restriction
If you live in an area that has mandatory water restrictions, like California, then you’re probably always looking for ways to cut down on your water use.
Installing artificial turf is one of the best ways to do so.
Artificial grass will likely cut down your water consumption so much that you’ll never have to worry about getting slapped with a fine for exceeding your limits.
8. Attractiveness
Let’s face it, even when real grass is looking it’s best, it’s still not as attractive as artificial grass.
The lush, green vibrancy of artificial grass is something that real grass simply can’t compete with.
Are You Ready to Install Fake Grass?
As you can see, there are a lot of reasons to install fake grass in your yard.
So, what are you waiting for? Call up a local company and start the process today!
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Toodles,
Very good article thanks for sharing. It is very interesting to say that you have described very important tips for Artificial Turf in your blog. Very nice to read.
Thanks for the information about artificial turf ! We are also professional synthetic specialist. Proper solutions for those who are seriously thinking about installing turf in their yard.