The Benefits of Artificial Grass for Your Home

More homeowners than ever are ripping up their high maintenance natural lawns and replacing them with artificial grass, or installing the plastic turf in new builds, but why? What could be the benefits of laying your lawn with this plastic imitation?



Many manufacturers boast of the ecological benefits to laying artificial grass. On the outset, purchasing the plastic turf is more expensive than it’s natural counterpart and so appears more expensive although it’s the long-term cost savings that attract many people to this type of lawn.



Natural grass requires high maintenance to keep it looking it’s best. This includes regular watering, trimming and fertilizing. With water costs increasing, costs for lawnmower fuel, fertilizer and other chemicals significant, people are turning to artificial grass, which causes none of these costs. The time saved on maintenance when comparing the two options is also significant, and as some people say, time is money.



There are also environmental benefits to installing artificial grass and these include the avoidance of nasty pesticides, weed killers and fertilizers. There is also no need for watering, which will dramatically decrease a household’s water usage. This is a particularly strong point, as water bans seem to be forever on the increase. As there is no trimming needed, there are no lawnmower emissions or methane gases emitted from cut grass.



All this being said, there are production and other environmental factors to consider. If you are thinking about buying artificial grass, why not ask the supplier what their environmental policy is? Do they offset their carbon emissions? What other products do their turfs need to be installed? Some artificial turfs require infill such as silicon sand or granulated rubber made from recycled car tires. Although it’s great they are using tires that would otherwise end up in landfill, these materials may contain heavy metals that are bad for the environment.



The practical benefits to using synthetic grass have also helped increase converts. Artificial grass can withstand heavy usage and it can be laid where grass usually wouldn’t be suitable such as around a swimming pool or on a roof garden. It’s evergreen and looks attractive and neat, all year round and can withstand weather extremes such as snow or intense heat. It also doesn’t produce any grass pollens, which is great news for those who suffer from hay fever.



This low maintenance choice of lawn is also a good option for those who find it difficult to maintain their lawn such as the elderly or those with holiday homes.



Artificial grass is becoming an increasingly considered option for homeowners due to its many benefits, ecological in particular. The first step to considering this type of lawn for your home is investigating these benefits and deciding if they will suit your lifestyle and make a positive impact.



Paul Buchanan writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.