Artificial grass is a popular option for homeowners, businesses, and landscapers looking to avoid the challenges of maintaining natural grass. Also known as synthetic turfs, it remains green all year round and is great for both kids and pets. The grass is also durable, low maintenance, soft, allergen-free, and environmentally friendly. Here’s an overview of common places you can install artificial turf:
Lawns and Gardens
Synthetic turfs can replace existing lawns to provide more manageable landscapes. Installing artificial turf frees you from mowing, watering, applying pesticides, herbicides, and other ongoing maintenance requirements. They are durable and eco-friendly and can be installed on shaded lawns that receive minimal or no sunlight. They also don’t rely on water or nutrients. Artificial grass also offers various shades of green, with no brown patches or bald spots, ensuring a consistently vibrant and lush appearance throughout the year.
Synthetic turfs can maintain their look, even on rooftop balconies, and don’t require soil, seeding, or fertilizer application. The lawns retain their appeal throughout the year and won’t overgrow or die when you’re away. Artificial lawns are also customizable and may accommodate shrubs and trees for a more natural look. You can install artificial grass on your front yard and backyard lawn, paths and walkways, balconies, patios, pool decks, and other outdoor spaces. Synthetic turfs also work on irregular and non-conventional lawns and landscapes, including hillsides, terraces, and commercial spaces with concrete pavers.
Children and Pet Playgrounds
Because these turfs don’t contain allergens such as pollen, mud, pesticides, fertilizer, or herbicides, consider using them for playgrounds or dog parks. Synthetic turfs offer excellent drainage and feature odor-absorbing infills for quick cleaning of pet urine. Some turfs have antimicrobial properties to keep bacteria and other pathogens from the area.The turf’s strands are soft to prevent cuts and bruises. Artificial grass installations usually feature foam underlayers and padding to reduce the impact of traumatic falls, making it a safe and comfortable place for children during physical activities.
Artificial grass is resistant to scorching and browning, as well as bald spots caused by foot traffic and pet urine. These bare spots can turn into mud during rainy seasons, becoming a breeding site for lawn pathogens. To clean pet excretion from an artificial lawn, simply pick up the solid waste and spray the liquid waste with a hose. No harsh cleaning agents or fertilizer are required.
Putting Greens and Sports Fields
Synthetic turfs can be installed on both indoor and outdoor sports fields, including golf-putting fields and sports surfaces. The turfs are installed on carefully prepared surfaces to ensure a level playing area that won’t disrupt your game. Artificial grass is ideal for golf, putting greens, yard darts, bocce balls, and other sports, offering consistent performance and easy maintenance.The turf also comes in many varieties to help you simulate natural grass grounds. If you prefer indoor sports surfaces where weather isn’t an issue, consider artificial grass.
Many sports fields already feature artificial grass to adapt to the frequency of games and heavy foot traffic. Football, soccer, and cricket fields are known to use artificial grass. Once installed, it lasts longer than natural grass and is easier to clean, repair, and maintain. Schools can also use synthetic turfs to create indoor sports surfaces for classes, practice, and various student activities, supporting year-round use and durability.
Install Artificial Turf Today
Synthetic turfs have many other applications, including common areas, office greenery, hotel lobbies, and exhibition spaces. These turfs are customizable to your needs and fit in all spaces, including narrow indoor hallways. Contact a synthetic grass distributor today to find out more about artificial turf installations.
