Starting any landscape design project can be a bit daunting, especially when you’re not too sure of all the options and benefits of an overhaul in the first place.
When it comes to an overhaul of your lawn, there are a few options to consider, but one particularly great one is artificial lawn or turf. You might be wondering why it’s so popular, especially since there’s nothing more American than cutting your own lawn.
Here, we took a look at some reasons why you should consider replacing your lawn with the artificial kind.
8 Reasons To Replace Your Lawn With Artificial Turf
Dead Grass
Ever noticed how your lawn has a strange coloring, or perhaps it’s quite patchy? When your lawn has ‘bald spots’ or areas that are discolored, it could be a sign of diseased grass.
Yes, like most plants, your grass is also susceptible to becoming diseased and may not grow properly. As such, it might be time to change things up to an artificial lawn, where you’ll be guaranteed even coloring and no chance of uneven lawn.
Water Conservation
We live in an age where environmentally-friendly options are always top priorities. So, the great thing about artificial turf is that you’ll never have to water a lawn again.
It’s super eco-friendly when it comes to water conservation, so your water bill will be cut down considerably!
Manage Weeds
We all know how frustrating it is to manage the weeds in a garden. You pull them up and a few weeks later they’re back again.
Well, with artificial grass, you won’t have to worry about weeds popping up all the time. When installed by landscape contractors, there are certain processes involved that add layers and barriers on the ground. This prevents weeds from sprouting.
Pest Control
When you have a beautiful sprawling lawn, the worst thing that can happen is a mole population taking residence in your garden. And it happens more often than not.
So here too, by preparing the ground in such a way that moles can’t burrow up to the surface, then laying artificial turf over it, you’ll never have to worry about moles again.
Free of Chemical Herbicides and Pesticides
When you have a real lawn, it tends to require more use of chemical treatments such as herbicides and pesticides to maintain its luster. However, some of those products contain harmful chemicals. So, if you’re looking to reduce or eliminate the use of chemical products in your home and garden, an artificial lawn is definitely the way to go.
Having a landscape contractor come in to lay artificial turf means that you’ll never have to use chemicals in your garden again. This is ideal if you have small kids and pets.
It’s Hypoallergenic
If you have kids with allergies who love to play outside, it’s not great when they’ve been on real grass and have allergy flare-ups. There are low pollen types of grass out there, but artificial turf is entirely hypoallergenic so you won’t have to worry about your family’s allergies flaring up.
Durable and Less Effort to Manage
As artificial grass lasts really long (about 10 – 25 years), it’s definitely an appealing option for landscape design. If you think of how much time and money you spend maintaining real grass over the years of owning a home, it really all adds up to a lot.
Artificial turf, once installed, is easy to maintain. Not to mention it will save you a pretty penny in the long run. Obviously, there are costs involved in the installation, but once it’s done, you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.
It Looks Great
This is a simple one: it looks good. You’re guaranteed green grass all year round, regardless of the weather, season, or how much or little you take care of it.
It’s particularly great if you’re perhaps looking to put your home on the market, in which case, a luscious-looking, low-maintenance lawn will definitely catch a buyer’s eye!
Final Thoughts
Whenever you consider a new landscaping project, it’s always a good idea to bring in the help of a professional. Even if you know what you want and how you want to go about it, a professional Seattle landscape contractor will be able to advise you on the best solution for your home, based on specific needs.
So, whether you have a large, sprawling lawn you want to replace with artificial turf or a small backyard that you want to make allergy-friendly for the kids, the help of a contractor will definitely make a difference.
Here at Seattle Outdoor Spaces, we’re ready to work with you on your next backyard project, big or small. Get in touch with us and we’ll help you create the space of your dreams.
