Advantages and disadvantages of artificial turf
Pros to Artificial Turf for Landscaping:
Sustainable & drought friendly – Because artificial turf doesn’t need watering to stay green, it is an excellent alternative to natural grass, especially in drought prone areas.
Artificial landscaping grass is low-maintenance – With no regular upkeep required, homeowners can spend less time mowing, weeding, and watering their lawn, and more time enjoying their outdoor oasis.
Easy to clean – A simple light hosing of messy areas and removal of debris is all that’s needed to keep your green lawn looking fresh.
Install it once and you’re done – No need to replant, reseed, or re-sod, just lightly maintain it over the next 20+ years.
Savings – Homeowners across the nation are saving money, time, and water that would be spent to upkeep their natural lawn with Artificial Turf Supply products.
Cons to Artificial Turf for Landscaping:
Heat – Synthetic grass products can become warm to the touch if placed in direct sunlight, especially when it’s warm outside. To avoid this, we recommend to shade or hose down the area when experience hot weather. Our Envirofill infill is another easy way to keep the overall temperature of the turf cooler.
Pet odors – Just like a natural lawn, artificial grass can hold odors if it is not cleaned properly. This can be easily prevented by quickly hosing off the pet turf area after your pet does its business. For best practice, we recommend lightly cleaning your yard weekly.
Initial Cost of artificial turf installation – The artificial grass installation process is typically a larger upfront investment over real grass. But, this investment will save you money in the long run.
As more areas are experiencing devastating droughts and natural disasters due to climate change, homeowners all over the nation are switching from traditional grass lawns to synthetic grass. An artificial turf lawn is a more sustainable option due to its water-saving capabilities.
A fake grass lawn stays green and vibrant year-round without the need for consistent watering. This allows you to conserve a ton of water and ultimately saves you money!
Homeowners can save up to 50 gallons per square foot every year with artificial grass vs a traditional lawn. Imagine what the impact will have on your water bill and our environment!
See how much you can personally save with our Artificial Turf Savings Calculator.