Is Artificial Grass for Playground Surfaces Safe for Kids and Pets?
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Topics: landscaping solutions
Topics: artificial turf lawns, less-mud
Topics: Backyard Fun
A grass-covered backyard is one of the best amenities you can give your dogs. However, think twice about giving your canines free rein over your lawn. Natural grass tends to hide many dangers to pets, some of which can warrant a trip to the vet. Eliminate most of such hazards when you cover your grounds with artificial grass for dogs.
Read MoreTopics: grass for pets, pet grass
Natural grass is susceptible to all sorts of diseases and other issues that can turn your lawn from a lovely landscaping element into an unsightly and frustrating challenge. Not every disease affects every type of grass, and some diseases are less likely to be a problem here in northern California. Nonetheless the list of things that can sicken your lawn is pretty long. [Sigh.]
Read MoreTopics: health, Chemical Treatments, maintenance, Natural Lawn, pests, natural grass problems
You’ve loved your artificial turf lawn for years, but nothing lives forever, not even fake grass. It can last 10-15 years or more, but eventually even time can take its toll:
- Infinitesimal fading finally becomes noticeable
- Seams begin to fray and separate
- Mold or smelly bacteria have built up, especially in pet-popular spots
- Highest traffic areas look tired and don’t rebound as well with brushing
Topics: artificial grass, artificial turf installation, install grass, Beautiful Lawns, Artificial lawn
Skunks. Cute little things, but they are the last guests you want to entertain on your artificial turf! If something startles or annoys them – your kids, your dog, or something else – their natural response is to spray. They can launch that infamous spray as far as 10 feet, and as we all know the smell is beyond awful. What if it gets on your artificial turf? Is your lawn doomed to stink forever?
Read MoreTopics: artificial grass, Chemical Treatments, grass for pets, maintenance, pests
We Californians have a love-hate relationship with rainy weather. On the one hand, boy do we need the rain! After years of intense drought, we are painfully aware of the problems caused when there isn’t enough water. We’re now well-conditioned to conserve wherever we can. Smart and concerned homeowners have stepped up, many replacing their water-greedy natural grass lawns with artificial turf.
Read MoreTopics: Heavy Rains, drainage, Superior Drainage, Home Lawn, Natural Lawn
Installing artificial turf is a major investment-- and a beautiful one. No one wants to see their gorgeous grass damaged in any way, and considering how durable artificial turf is, that’s not often an issue. But tough as artificial turf is, it’s not bullet-proof. So what if something does damage it? Let’s look at your options.
Read MoreTopics: Home Lawn, maintenance, Natural Lawn
