In the 90’s, an artificial lawn was used only for sports stadiums and golf course greens, not something an avid home gardener would ever consider. But today’s artificial grass is definitely not your grandma’s astro turf. With advances in the materials and technology used to create modern synthetic grass, it’s a completely different and dramatically improved product that many homeowners prefer. It feels soft, looks natural, and is great for people who live in drought-troubled areas.
Here at Rainscape, we’ve installed a lot of artificial grass for our customers in Visalia and throughout Central California. And we’re often asked to share the pros and cons of using synthetic grass versus real grass. While at the bottom line it’s about personal preference, here are some of the reasons we think artificial grass is pretty great:
- Low maintenance – once installed, no watering or mowing is required.
- Environmentally friendly – no toxic fertilizers or weed killers needed, requires no maintenance from gas or electric-powered equipment.
- A time saver – no weeding, mowing, trimming necessary.
- Long lasting: Don’t need to seed or use sod to replace dead spots and freshen up lawn over the years.
- Looks great: perfectly-manicured, washes easily with water, always looks good. Plus you can choose different varieties and looks with today’s artificial grass ensuring that it looks exactly like you want.
The benefits of artificial grass are great, especially if you live in an area like Visalia that is currently under water schedule restrictions. If you’d like to discuss the pros and cons with us, or get information about installing artificial grass for your lawn, please give us a call.