Ever envied that perfectly mowed lawn on your neighbor's garden and wondered how in the world do they manage to maintain it so well? Do not be surprised when you find out that it is fake grass. Artificial turf as it is called, is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is becoming increasingly popular as it saves a lot of time and money which would otherwise be spent maintaining your natural lawn. Using an artificial turf has many advantages.

Less care

Grass lawns require maintenance all year round. They need to be mowed in the summer and raked in winter. If you do not mow, weeds take over and spoil the look of your garden. Artificial lawns on the other hand require very little maintenance. They only need to be raked and swept periodically to lift up any flat spots where the plastic blades have become tangled or matted. It also makes sure that the inside of your house stays clean as there would be no mud or dirt tracks to soil your home. Pets littering on your lawn will not be a problem as all you will have to do is hose off the urine or pick up after them as you normally do.

Environment friendly

Fleas, insects and other pests are attracted to green lawns, and so it becomes necessary to spray insecticides and pesticides regularly. With artificial lawns this is not required. Also there would be no need of chemical fertilizers which are used to enhance the growth of natural grass. Mowers and automatic trimmers which cause noise and air pollution will not have to be used.

Saves water

Artificial turfs play a very important role in water conversation. If you live in a dry climate which requires you to water your lawn daily, artificial lawns are the best option for you. Installation of artificial turf at a typical home can conserve approximately 22,000 gallons of water per year which can save up to 75% of your monthly water bill.

Durability

Artificial turfs are long lasting and can endure any type of weather. Water clogging will not be a problem in case of rains as most of the artificial turfs available now allow the water to drain through. The average durability of artificial grass is 8 years and so you won't have to worry about replanting the grass periodically.

Ideal for sports

Apart from looking just like real grass, artificial grass is very versatile. It can be used for a wide range of sporting arenas like soccer and hockey pitches, golf courses and tennis courts. Natural grass can only be played on for an average of 250 hours per season whereas artificial grass can be played on at all times. All artificial turfs need is regular brushing to keep the leaves and mud out and straighten flattened bristles. With the right maintenance and use of appropriate footwear artificial turfs can last for many years.

Synthetic grass provides a lush and attractive landscape and is slowly replacing natural grass due to the many benefits it offers.