Artificial grass or turf is a product of the 1960s. In the United States, its first major appearance was at the Houston Astrodome. This led to other commercial usages in stadiums and other athletic fields. Today, it has made the leap from sports fields to front lawns. Technology, environmental conditions and low landscape maintenance, has increased the decision to install synthetic grass on properties all across America.
The Economic Advantage of Synthetic Lawns
Over the years since its introduction, artificial grass has changed drastically. From coarse fibers that were incapable of fooling anyone, they have emerged as strikingly realistic replications of grass blades. Today, they offer a variety of realistic options and. Although the more life-like examples boast a hefty price tag, they are actually very cost-effective.
Synthetic lawns achieve this desirable result by:
- Requiring less water – Grass consumes substantial amounts of water – approximately 55 gallons of water per square foot annually. When you pay for water usage, it can cost a significant amount of money. Synthetic lawns require no water, therefore reducing the overall water bill
- Removing the need of pesticides herbicides or Fertilizers – This is another cost of keeping a lawn green that having a synthetic lawn removes entirely
- Removing mowing from the lawn care equation – Hiring landscape maintenance services to cut the grass can be costly. The services, energy and time spent and/or the cost of fuel
- Eliminating re-sodding or seeding – Artificial turf does not require you to spend money on grass seed or sods since it does not get bare patches caused by overexposure to chemicals, sun or grubs
By avoiding the need for hiring a company, you reduce the amount of money, time and energy. The savings can be extensive.
An Extra Bonus: Saving the Environment
If you replace your real grass with a synthetic one, you are actually helping the environment. Counties and states experiencing drought can appreciate your reduction in water usage. They and environmentalists will be also be happier knowing you are no longer contributing to the addition of toxic fumes from gas to the air. You also are not adding questionable substances in pesticides, herbicides and even fertilizer into the ground where it can make its way in to the water systems.
Synthetic Lawns, Economic Benefits and Landscape Maintenance
If you wish to reduce your environmental footprint while saving money on maintenance, you may want to consider installing a synthetic lawn. Becoming more common in home landscapes, synthetic lawns are increasingly popular on properties in dry climates. However, before you proceed, talk to a landscape maintenance company about whether your state, region or community permits them.
