Want to keep your yard looking lively all year round? Why not consider switching to synthetic turf? Here are the reasons artificial lawns make sense in sunny locations like Silicon Valley:
- Synthetic lawns are easier to maintain
Installing artificial turf on your lawn gives you the benefit of enjoying green space any time of the year without too much maintenance. There is no need to water, fertilize, or mow a synthetic lawn. This allows you to keep up with the “work hard, play hard” pace of life in the Valley.
Artificial lawns also help you avoid annoying dirt and mud stains – typical with grass lawns – on your carpet or flooring inside the house.
- Artificial lawns are cheaper in the long run
Artificial grass can cost anywhere from $5 to $20 per square foot, which can be up to three times more expensive than a square foot of real lawn grass.
However, an artificial lawn is an investment that can last 20 to 25 years. Consider the costs of watering, fertilizing, and reseeding a real grass lawn over the same period. While synthetic lawns still need occasional hosing every now and then – especially if your pets relieve themselves there – these cleanup chores are significantly less frequent and less costly than maintaining an actual lawn.
- Artificial grass stays green even year round
The interest in synthetic grass soared following the extended drought that affected California from 2011 to early 2017. The drought was considered officially over in April 2017, but with the sunny state still prone to recurrent heat waves, artificial lawns are becoming a practical choice for homeowners who want a vibrant and pleasant-looking yard without having to contend with climate conditions.
- Synthetic grass looks realer than ever
If you’re particular about the appearance of fake grass, consider that artificial turf-makers have come a long way since they were invented in the 1960s. From its original use in sports fields, artificial lawns gained widespread appreciation in more domestic settings.
Homeowners today have more brands and variations to choose from, with higher-end options offering convincing alternatives to real turf.
- Synthetic lawns can be versatile
With careful and sensible planning, homeowners can make synthetic lawns work with real plants. Here’s how:
- If you’re setting artificial turf around live plants and trees, make sure to provide ample space for their roots. This will enable proper aeration and water absorption into the soil, keeping the plants healthy.
- Choose synthetic turf with permeable membranes and gravel bases that ensure adequate water flow into the soil.
- You don’t need to go wall-to-wall synthetic. Set aside an area for artificial turf and surround it with living plants.
- Add more low-maintenance, decorative plants indoors to balance out your outdoor turf.
- Ask your provider if they have recycling programs or plans for your synthetic turf at the end of its life expectancy.
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