Thousands of homes, businesses, and recreational spaces have turned to artificial turf to provide a lush and attractive landscape. With water conservation concerns on the rise and a growing awareness of the environmental impact and health issues associated with the fertilizers and pesticides that natural lawns require, it’s easy to see why more people are receptive to the idea of swapping their grass for artificial turf.
Not only does it look and feel good, it also brings a myriad of benefits that you just won’t get with a real lawn. Artificial turf benefits homeowners in a variety of ways:
1. Water Savings
Natural grass requires large amounts of water for proper maintenance. In the case of artificial grass, the only time that artificial turf needs water is when it is time to clean it—which is only occasionally. Because of this, you will see the advantage of a reduction in your water bill.
Synthetic turf needs no water and is ideal for areas in which drought conditions can be severe. The lack of rain and other forms of precipitation can lead to water restrictions and strict penalties for homeowners who violate them.
2. Low Maintenance
In addition to eliminating the need to water your lawn, artificial grass also eliminates the need for time-consuming lawn maintenance. Though you won’t ever need to mow, you will still need to maintain your artificial lawn, but it’s a breeze. Click here for more details on Maintaining Artificial Grass.
In fact, most artificial lawns only require a brief sweeping every week to look fresh and healthy. So, instead of spending your weekend mowing, fertilizing, and water your yard, you can get back to family activities or relaxation.
3. Cost Effective
One of the most prominent benefits of artificial turf is its long lasting value and cost effectiveness. Dividing the cost of the turf and its installation over the years it will remain in place and taking into consideration the minimal amount of money and time spent on maintenance, the turf will pay for itself in a few short years.
There is no need to pay a gardner to mow the lawn, apply additives, replace sprinklers, or reseed the lawn. With the lack of maitenance costs, artificial grass saves you money every month. take your savings and treat yourserl to something special.
4. Safe for Children and Pets
Children and pets can play on artificial turf without fear of being exposed to harmful pesticides, fertilizers or other toxic chemicals used in maintaining a natural grass lawn. Because artificial lawns do not need weed killers, fertilizers, pesticides or many other chemicals, they are totally safe for any child to play on.
Grass pollen is one of the biggest causes of allergies among kids, and it can cause hay fever in many people. But with artificial grass, your children can enjoy a pollen-free lawn all year round.
5. Eco-friendly
You may not think so at first, but in many ways artificial grass is a greener choice than real grass. First, you will save a lot of water with an artificial lawn, simply because there is no need to water it. The more time passes by, the more water you will be saving.
What’s more, artificial grass removes the need for any fertilizers or pesticides. Because it is not alive, it will look fresh and healthy without the need of these chemicals. On the other hand, a natural lawn will require fertilizers and pesticides to maintain its health. These harmful chemicals can sometimes cause ground pollution, as well as runoff into nearby rivers and streams, poisoning the habitat.
6. Eliminates Mud & Puddling
Artificial grass will also make parents’ lives easier by completely eliminating mud from the lawn. This means your children and pets will not be bringing any muddy footprints or clothes into the house.
Sliding across natural grass normally results in long green or brown streaks that are extremely hard to get out. This doesn’t happen with artificial turf.
7. Durability
In natural grass, high volumes of foot traffic can lead to pathways, ruts or bare spots in lawns and gardens. Artificial turf is extremely resilient and resists the constant pressure of being walked on. The blades of the turf will bounce back and remain upright as long as the filler is in place.
No matter how the weather or climate is, artificial grass will retain its lush green color with ease. Each grass blade is coated with a UV-resistant coating, allowing it to keep its color under intense sunlight.In fact, one of the biggest benefits of artificial grass is that it can last up to 20 years with little maintenance and upkeep.
8. Looks Great All Year
Another major benefit of artificial turf is it can withstand almost all weather conditions, hot or cold. You do not have to worry if your grass is going to brown in the summer heat, freeze in the winter or die while you are on vacation. Your neighbors will be crazy with envy trying to make their grass look half as good as yours does.
With artificial grass, you will enjoy a green and beautiful garden at any time and wherever you install it.
9. No Fertilizers or Pesticides
Unlike real grass, artificial lawns stay looking green and lush without any chemical help. And because the material does not provide food or living area for bugs, pest problems are virtually eliminated. The lack of pesticides and fertilizers are good for the environment as well.
Plus, it’s saving you more money.
10. Adds Value To Your Home
Artificial turf is a perfectly viable alternative to real grass, with a myriad of additional benefits too. So it makes good sense that an artificial lawn will increase the value of a home.
In fact, it might even be more desirable than a natural lawn because it eliminates so many hassles and maintenance demands, especially in areas with rough climates.
Get a Free Artificial Turf Quote
In an effort to be cost-conscious, environmentally friendly, and keep the grass stains off the knees, more people are turning to artificial grass. Every artificial grass project starts with a free consultation and free quote. We’ll ask you a few easy questions about your landscape and goals. Based off your answers, we’ll find the grass perfect for you.
It’s quick and easy!
