Homeowners will often go to great lengths to make sure their lawns are the best in the neighborhood. That can pose challenges to California property owners, however. Drought conditions are prevalent in many areas of the state, limiting water usage and making it extremely difficult for homeowners to keep their lawns looking vibrantly green. It's for this reason that many homeowners are choosing to paint their lawns.
Neighborhood Homeowner Association Restrictions
Many neighborhood homeowner associations prohibit the use of artificial turf, but still require its members to maintain a beautifully groomed, “green” lawn. When water restrictions are in place, this can seem like an impossible task. Several landscaping companies are offering a unique service to help homeowners overcome these obstacles. Painting lawns has become extremely popular, especially in areas where a homeowner can be charged up to $500 per day for watering their grass.
Landscapers use a special paint that is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. It does not wash away and will last for several weeks, depending on the growth of the grass. Painting gives the look and feel of natural grass and covers up unsightly brown patches and areas where the grass has started to thin out. The paints come in several different shades and can be used at any time of the year. Extreme temperatures will not affect the look or texture of the grass once the paint has been applied.
Convenient and Cost Effective
Compared to the alternatives, painting a lawn is both convenient and cost effective. Although the paint will have to be reapplied as the grass grows, it is much less expensive than other options, such as re-sodding or installing artificial turf. Many homeowners are choosing to paint their lawns until they can save up enough money to convert their natural grass lawn to artificial turf.
Painting is convenient and an entire yard can be painted in as little as one or two hours depending on the size. Because the paint is made of natural pigments, it dries quickly and is safe for both children and pets to play on. Within a few hours, a dull, dried out lawn can be turned into a lush, beautiful, vibrantly green oasis with a few well-placed passes of a sprayer. Well-timed reapplications will keep the lawn looking its best no matter what the weather.
Quick Fix
If a person is preparing to sell a property and does not want to invest a lot of extra time or money in getting the home ready, painting the lawn provides a suitable option. Installing artificial turf at that point is not cost effective because it would be difficult to recover the financial investment. Painting the grass if fast, efficient and convenient. It only takes a few hours and will last for several weeks, even during the worst weather conditions.
Painting is also an option for homeowners who want to beautify their lawn for a special event. Landscapers can come in and prepare the grass, paint it and be off of the property in just a few hours allowing for ample time to prepare for the event. The grass will look vibrant and green for several days after. Guests, children and pets will be allowed to roam over the lawn without fear of getting grass stains or tracking color through the home or into the swimming pool.
When it comes to lawn maintenance, there are many viable options to choose from. Painting is beginning to stand out as one of the most popular choices for homeowners who are on a tight budget, but still want to have a lawn they can be proud of. Of course if you want a long term option then artificial turf is your way to go! Learn more about the benefits of artificial turf.
