If youre searching for a perfect-looking lawn 365 days a year, artificial grass might be your solution.
People are getting creative, transforming high-maintenance or unused areas into something functional and beautiful, Vassallo adds.
What Is Artificial Turf?
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Depending on the project and budget, different materials can be combined.
Specially engineered blades, along with high-quality resins, have allowed for softer-feeling fibers without sacrificing resilience.
Thatch layers are short, curly fibers woven beneath the taller, straight blades.
“Thatched layers also help the taller blades stay upright and bounce back after foot traffic.”
Easy to Maintain
Keeping the turfs surface clean prevents organic matter from building up and affectingits drainage.
For sticky residues, a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water works well.
Artificial grass also holds up well to the wear and tear resulting from pets, including digging and clawing.
However, it cant absorbpet urinelike traditional grass.
However, today there are alternative infill materials available, including organic options such as cork or walnut shells.
Water conservationis another large advantage of artificial grass.
Proper installation and using the right materials makes all the difference, adds Vassallo.
Hybrid Yards Are More Popular
Synthetic turf is now being used in combination with live plantings.
Were seeing the utilization of both natural and artificial grass in the yards, Weber says.
Natural grass does have ecological benefits, so its important to balance turf withpollinator-friendly plantswhere possible, notes Vassallo.
Cons of Artificial Turf Yards
Artificial turf has its perks, but its not without drawbacks.
Read on to learn about its disadvantages.
Turf does get warm, especially in direct sunlight, notes Vassallo.
Lighter-colored turf fibers and misting over high-heat areas can also help to lower its surface temperature.
Turf prices can vary depending on the program and a homes location.
But when someone is contemplating an artificial lawn, the ROI is rarely the only consideration.
