We’ve all been there, summer has hit and the lawn is not looking how we expected. After watching weeks of Wimbledon’s picture-perfect tennis greens, we look out into the garden to see our overgrown, dusty and yellow grass. Before you get your mower, fertiliser and seed out though; stop to consider artificial grass.
Maintenance
Grass lawns are a surprising amount of work for something that seems to grow in abundance worldwide. No matter how much work you put in, the grass really does always seem greener on the other side (to use the phrase literally).
When you install artificial grass, you can get beautiful green grass every morning, rain or shine. No need to worry about getting the mower out, or hosepipe bans. Maintaining artificial grass is a world easier than a real lawn, probably the reason it’s so popular. You can simply pick up any dirt that falls on it and give it a vacuum on a dry day.
With the hours you save with artificial grass, you’ll be amazed that you ever tried to have a real lawn.
Weather-wearing
It takes just the right amount of rain and sunshine to get a beautiful green grass lawn. With artificial grass, however, you can be confident that your grass will look the same year-round. With no need for watering or sunshine – whatever climate you live in will be perfect for artificial grass.
For those that don’t live in an ideal climate, artificial grass is an excellent resource to have a beautiful garden without having to pray to mother nature for favourable weather. Even in those frosty winter months, your grass will prevail and look as bright and green as it did the day you got it.
Save Money
Although there is an initial expense associated with purchasing and installing artificial grass (although we do recommend installing it yourself to protect your pursestrings), you will likely save money long-term when installing a fake lawn.
You will no longer need to buy a lawnmower or replace one. Nor pay the electricity for when it’s working. You will save money on your water bill in the hot months when you don’t have to water your lawn every morning and night.
Furthermore, if you are keen to have a perfect lawn, you would end up spending more money on seed and fertiliser which you don’t need for artificial grass. With a lifetime of 15 years, those savings will definitely add up!
Aesthetics
Perhaps the number one benefit. Artificial grass looks stunning. Most people wouldn’t even be able to tell by looking whether the grass is real or fake. While a traditional lawn will look different at different times throughout the year, yellow in summer, waterlogged and muddy in winter – you will find your artificial turf looking the same year-round.
You can purchase artificial grass in a range of colours and styles. Not looking for something traditional? You can try some outlandish styles such as blue or orange grass.
Family Friendly
Artificial grass is safe for both children and pets. It’s non-toxic (unlike some garden fertilisers) and doesn’t contain chemicals that could be harmful. Most grass is also slip-resistant so it is a great surface for children to play on
Conclusion
If you’ve been thinking about installing an artificial lawn but have felt held back, hopefully, this article has convinced you that this is the way to go! With so many great offers out there, you can have the picture-perfect lawn ready in days.