Before you scoff at the idea of artificial grass, take a moment to refelct on the pros and cons.

Artificial grass has been used for years in sporting arenas like football stadiums. This is because the maintenance of natural grass was costly and required manpower and special equipment. Nowadays we can see an increase in use of synthetic grass in other commercial and residential properties. Fake grass is particularly well-suited for areas that experience drought conditions because it doesn’t require watering.

Pros

Water conservation. Unlike live turf, artificial grass does not need constant watering. Conserving water is not only eco-friendly, but also budget-friendly, in a big way.

Non-toxic. No poisonous materials are used in the manufacture of artificial grass. Artificial turf also does not need pesticides and fertilizers to maintain.

Non-allergenic. Goodbye, grass pollen. Hello to enjoying your yard, no matter the season.

Durability. Hardy and quality synthetic grass means no digging by pets (or pests 😬), stain resistant, and no fraying at the edges.

Safer surface. Live turf is prone to develop dips and humps. On the other hand, the surface of fake grass is always evenly smooth. The softer texture will also offer additional protection on impact.

Cons

Surface Heat. Artificial turf holds more heat than natural grass, so it can feel warm to the touch.

Odor build-up. Like natural grass, if you don’t clean up messes on artificial turf, they will fester.

Choosing the right turf

When choosing the right grass, you should be on the lookout for the following points.

Good looking. The best-looking turf is the one that most looks like real grass.

Good drainage. Your turf needs to be able to efficiently drain any rainwater that may fall on it.

Good blade density. High blade density will make your artificial turf look more realistic.