Considering a turf upgrade, but worried if it’s the right fit? Or maybe you are being held back by outdated or false information. We’re debunking the top 5 artificial grass myths you might have come across.
Myth #1: Turf is bad for the environment
It may come as a surprise, but artificial turf can be better for the environment than natural grass! Turf reduces water consumption, improves drainage, soil erosion and lessens the need for toxic chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Hate mowing? Enjoy one less chore, while taking comfort in helping to lower the carbon footprint. The EPA estimates that 16-41 billion lbs. of CO2 is emitted from lawn mowers each year. Leading to the conclusion that hour-for hour, gas powered lawn mowers produce 11 times as much pollution as a new car.
Myth # 2: Pets make turf smell
Advancements in engineered pet turf and infill help create a mess free, easy to clean-up space for your pets. Turf antimicrobial fibers combined with high performance infill help to drastically reduce the smell of pet odors from waste.
For the best results, it is important to clean any high traffic pet areas each week or as needed. Turf makes locating and picking up solid waste easy. Next simply spray turf with a hose to wash away any liquid messes left behind. Supplementing this regular maintenance with an all-natural turf deodorizer, like K9 Zap, can also greatly improve your results.
Myth #3: Artificial grass will fade overtime
While earlier inventions of artificial grass may have given it a bad reputation for fading, improvements in technology and material have since come a long way. To protect against fading, our high-quality turf products incorporate UV protectors into the fiber resin.
With professional installation of high-quality material and proper maintenance, artificial turf can last 10-20 years.
Myth #4: Artificial grass is too expensive
True, artificial turf does cost more upfront than natural grass. However, by offering lower utility and maintenance costs, installing synthetic grass will save you money in the long run.
Not to mention the hours saved that would otherwise be spent watering, mowing, and seeding your lawn.
Myth #5: All artificial grass looks alike and/or fake
A statement that at one time may have been true. Advancements in manufacturing and technology have changed the overall look, feel and functionality of synthetic grass types. No longer are the earlier versions of turf from the 1960’s that you may think of.
Differing from sports turf, landscape turf is made to mimic the look of natural grass. The latest generation of products offer many variations in grass blades, density, and color.
Interested in making the switch to synthetic turf? Contact our TurfPro team today for a FREE estimate.
