Simple Guide to Why Fake Grass Can be the Real Deal

If it looks like grass and feels like grass, then it must be grass, right? Well, not necessarily. With the advances in today’s technology, it is getting harder and harder to tell the difference between real and fake grass. And it really doesn’t matter if it’s fake or real. All it matters is that you choose the solution for your outdoor space that fits your lifestyle, your physical capabilities, how much spare time you have on your hands, and of course, your budget.

Having a real lawn is a beautiful thing, but it comes with a cost. Mainly, natural grass requires a lot of time and effort to maintain: cutting the grass, pulling out weeds, watering it, and so on – all of this is very time and energy consuming. Hiring a gardener, on the other hand, can prove to be very costly. Also, in dry regions, natural grass requires large amounts of water in order to thrive and the water bill adds up to the overall costs of your lawn, not to mention the impact that irresponsible consumption of water has on the environment, especially in regions where water is scarce.

So, basically, if you are a busy and eco-conscious person, fake grass is the perfect solution for you. Having artificial grass doesn’t mean that all the other plants in your garden should be artificial. Fake grass is just a practical solution that for the floor in your yard that feels and looks very much as the real thing and has nothing to do with the rest of the vegetation in your garden. You can still leave space for planting flowers as to retain the natural feel of your outdoor environment.

Here are some of the major benefits of having fake grass.

• As I mentioned before, fake grass is very low-maintenance and easy to use. It is perfect for people with a busy lifestyle, older people that aren’t physically capable of caring for the lawn, and holiday home owners who are not always there to look after the lawn.

   

• From an environmental standpoint, artificial grass reduces water usage, carbon emissions from petrol lawn mowers, doesn’t need fertilizers and chemicals that may further spread when they are washed away with water, and so on.

   

• Fake grass is a very clean solution for your backyard or pool area. No more tracking mud in the house by your dog or your kids or carrying dirt in the swimming pool.

   

• For roof gardens that can’t support the weight of a natural turf, artificial grass is the perfect solution.

   

• Fake grass is very durable and won’t lose its color even with constant exposure to the sun. Also, areas with frequent traffic don’t allow for natural grass to grow properly and you will end up with a lot of bold spots which is not the case with artificial grass.