Nothing says “tradition” like the 4th of July. It’s the day we celebrate our freedom – our nation’s independence from the tyranny of absentee foreign rule. And boy, do we celebrate, by having fun with family and friends and neighbors. It’s the biggest blowout day of the year, replete with outdoor-grilled meats, tons of potato salad and an endless array of other eats and beverages including the ubiquitous cherry or apple pie. And let’s not forget the fun and games.
By the time we’re sufficiently stuffed and played out, the sun is down and it’s time to watch a spectacular fireworks show. We’re lucky there are so many different fireworks displays around the South Bay (and the rest of the Bay Area, for that matter).
Give yourself a “freedom upgrade.”
The days of British rule are long gone, but we continue to celebrate the 4th of July because freedom is fundamentally important to Americans. It’s in our DNA. So why not give yourself something modern-day-tangible to celebrate this July 4th – freedom from yard work?!
Yard work is a form of tyranny every homeowner can personally relate to. And let’s face it, we’re all sick and tired of fighting our lawns. We’ve been waging the war on lousy-looking grass for years, despite the fact anyone can see it’s a losing battle. We’ve tried – valiantly but weakly – to defend our lawns against invasions of foreign weeds, insects and those most evil of insurgents -- moles. We’re demoralized.
But we don’t have to be defeated.
Show some spunk. Be a leader. That’s the American Way.
It’s time to marshal new forces – your phone or email – and communicate with the “freedom strategy” experts at Heavenly Greens. We’ll take you to school to learn how you can stop fighting yardwork and send it packing, never to threaten your personal shores again.
We’ll help you devise a plan of attack to defeat yard work at its source, once and for all. Then we’ll send in our Minutemen – we call them our Installation Troops – to replace your demanding lawn with artificial grass that, frankly, looks a lot better. You can salute us later.
You can salute yourself, too, because with a synthetic lawn in place you’ll become a card-carrying member of the Sustainability Brigade. Now that’s showing some real leadership. You may not earn medals, but you’ll earn plenty of accolades from your neighbors (and, yes, a few jealous looks, as well) for your aesthetic upgrade.
You’ll save money on gas and oil, mower repairs, fertilizer and pesticides. That’s money you can spend next year to host an even bigger 4th of July blowout, in celebration of your freedom from yardwork. And thanks to your new synthetic turf, you’ll never have to worry about a covert visit from the Water Police.
Enjoy the freedom to have more fun.
With yard work a thing of the past, you’ll be free to explore your inner golfer or bocce enthusiast. And since artificial grass isn’t just for lawns, you can create your own back yard putting green, bocce ball court, croquet court or tennis court.
And while you’re at it, do something nice for your newest recruits – you might call them “children” – by installing specially-designed artificial grass playground tiles underneath their swing set, trampoline or play structure. That will give them the freedom to play more safely and yourself freedom to worry less about injuries, because playground installations are engineered to soften falls rom more than 5 feet.
Yes, it’s time to lay down your lawn care weapons, and arm yourself with the accoutrements of fun and relaxation. This 4th of July, let’s really celebrate. Let’s light a sparkler to freedom from yard work.
