Artificial Grass is synthetic grass that was used originally for commercial purposes, such as golf greens and sports fields. The demand and installation of the grasses has been increasing due to the easy maintenance and durability. The use has been increased for home decor indoor gardens, outdoor balconies and verandas. Involvement of manual labor has reduced and best lucrative features of the grasses.
Saves water
With artificial grass lawns, there is no need to waste a lot of water in maintaining the grass. At a time when the world is facing a shortage of water, one of the most precious resources of the Earth, most homeowners are looking for ways to cut down on their water wastage. This is an important step that can help them to have a ‘green’ life. No wonder then that these days, you can find different kinds of fake grass for use in residential areas, for:
- Pet areas
- Decks
- Backyards
- Front yards
- Playgrounds
- Outdoor or indoor areas
It is a fact that watering lawns is a laborious job, and takes many hours. It is not legal to make use of sprinklers during periods of bans on hose pipes. Natural greenery has always been the most promoted issues due to air pollution. Natural green grasses cannot be replaced by the synthetic grasses but maintenance is the main issue that has inspired various fields and sectors to use synthetic grasses. Places or grounds that require cutting and reaping of grasses in large areas requires manual labours and gardeners. Hiring and maintaining can be difficult for small organisations. So, small sport complexes, home playgrounds and pet grounds can be replaced by the synthetic grasses. As much as 70% water bills can be saved if artificial grass is chosen if natural grass reaping is difficult due to scarcity of water. The expenses of laying fake grass may be significantly more than turf-laying, but in only 3 – 4 years you can witness a return on investment with the savings that you can make in terms of water bills. There is also no need to spend on annual maintenance by specialists to maintain fake grass lawns in the best condition.
No need for chemicals
When you install artificial grass, there is no need to water it or even fertilize the grasses to keep them well-maintained. Even after so many years of these being used, there have been no reports about any unpleasant effect on the environment. There is no need to spread any chemicals or pesticide to ensure the growth of grass, which can keep the environment protected in a proper way. No chemical has to be used to keep away pests and rodents that cause the destruction of lawns and eventually spread to homes.
No risks of health issues
With a lawn spread with artificial grass turf, you may be assured that children and pets in your home would not have to face any allergies due to microbes present in soil or agents that are present in chemicals. Grasses are prone to insects and ants that can be problematic to damage human skin though rare whereas synthetic grasses can resist insects and ants.
It is a good idea to look for a range of fake turfs having an additional fibre layer that can prevent delicate fur coat of pets from getting damaged while playing. Lawns with artificial grass do not look yellow and straw-like during the drier and hotter days of the summer months. You can get a green lawn all rounds the year without spending a lot of water in maintaining the lush green look of lawns.
