In areas where drought conditions are common, artificial turf is proving to be extremely valuable to homeowners who are required to keep their property looking its best at all times. It uses no water and will remain looking vibrant and well kept throughout every season of the year. When an average 800 square foot lawn can consume over 150,000 gallons of water a year, artificial turf can be a welcome relief to water districts who are forced to impose fines on homeowners who do not follow the strict guidelines for water usage.
Artificial grass also saves time. A natural grass lawn can require several hours of care each week. This includes the removal of debris, mowing, trimming, lawn repair and caring for landscaped areas. Installing artificial grass eliminates the time drain and allows the homeowners to spend more quality time with their family. Children and pets are allowed to play without interruption because no harsh chemicals are needed to maintain the health of the grass.
Natural grass lawns can become worn over time resulting in bare spots and patches of brown grass that are prevented from recovering due to shade or other elements. Artificial grass reduces the need to reseed or fertilize your lawn on a regular basis. It is extremely durable and will resist matting due to heavy volumes of foot traffic. Artificial lawn is ideal for lawns that are heavily shaded. It requires no sunlight and the areas exposed to direct sunlight will not fade or discolor.
With artificial turf, there is no need to mow or trim the lawn. This, in turn, reduces wear and tear on lawn equipment like mowers, trimmers and weed eaters. No more blades to sharpen or string to replace. Lawn tractors with attachable, soft-tine, polyester rakes can be used to fluff the blades of grass on an occasional basis, but other than that, there will be little need to use them for anything other than recreation.
One of the most important benefits of artificial turf is that it is considered to be an investment. While the cost can seem excessive, when it is divided up over the number of years the turf will remain in place, the price becomes much more reasonable. The fact that the turf will remain looking green and properly maintained throughout the entire year is also a bonus. This increases a home's curb appeal and can often set it apart from other homes in the area. It is always uniform in color and height, and adds a touch of vibrancy because of the vividness of the color.
Installing artificial grass reduces the stress of constantly maintaining one of the biggest time and money drains on a homeowner. A lawn with artificial turf will help to eliminate many of the cumbersome chores that occupied a large part of most homeowners' time. Converting from natural grass to artificial turf gives the homeowner the opportunity to do other things, like spending quality time with family and friends or perfecting their golf swing. Taking up a new hobby or just lounging on the patio are also options when life starts to get easier.