Five Benefits of Artificial Grass
Artificial grass, often referred to as synthetic turf, looks fantastic year-round and is easy to care for. With water in short supply in many locations, homeowners have become more drought conscious which is one of the main reasons why the use of artificial grass has become commonplace in many areas. However, there are five other top benefits of artificial grass that you might also want to consider when trying to decide if you want to go with ‘fake’ turf.
1. Less Maintenance
Imagine not having to spend your weekend mowing, watering, and fertilizing your lawn. Also, if you pay for monthly landscape services then you will end up saving a substantial amount of money because you will no longer need the ongoing maintenance to keep your yard looking fantastic.
2. No Weeds or Pests
Lawns not only attract pets, but they boast their share of weeds which look unsightly. Imagine never having to battle dandelions or crabgrass again. Fewer biting insects is another perk of having artificial grass. With no pests or weeds, you will not need to use often harmful chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
3. Eliminate Mess
Real grass thrives in soil but when it rains the dirt forms large mud puddles which become a problem. You track the mud into your home and autos. However, with artificial turf, you do not have to worry about mud puddles every time it rains.
4. Longer Life Expectancy
Even the best-kept yard starts to experience dead spots and areas that appear less-than-perfect. A lawn is a living creature that can easily die if certain conditions such as ample water and fertilizer are not provided. However, artificial grass looks fantastic for years. Many artificial turf companies guarantee their lawns for 10 to 15 years.
5. Water Conservation
Water conservation is a requirement in many areas hard-hit by drought. If you cannot irrigate your water-hungry grass then it will eventually start to crisp, brown, and die. If you do, try to sneak and water the grass in such regions then you might face stiff fines for irrigating when it has been banned. With artificial grass, your landscape can look amazing and you never have to worry about watering it.
Many homeowners do not realize that 1800 sq. ft of grass will need 56,000 gallons of water to thrive making it exceptionally water hungry. To encourage homeowners to explore alternative landscaping such as xeriscaping or synthetic grass, many local governments are offering tax credits and rebates which can help pay for installing the fake grass.
Clearly, the cost and benefits of artificial grass are hard to ignore. You will save not only time on maintenance but a considerable amount of money on your water bill. In addition, your neighbors will probably be envious of your picture-perfect landscape. Artificial turf has evolved in the last decade to look very realistic. Few people can tell without physically touching the green blanket that it is not real.
If you have recently installed artificial grass in the yard then you might want to consider other upgrades such as adding a Florida screen enclosure, pavers, pergola, or sunroom to enjoy the view of your new grass. Please contact US Aluminum to learn more. If you are interested in adding artificial grass, we can help with that as well. Contact us at US Outdoor Living