If you’re a sports fan, chances are you’ve seen your favorite sports played out on a field made of artificial turf. Artificial turf has long seen great – and always growing – popularity for athletics. Artificial grass is easy to maintain and beautiful to behold, making it an ideal investment for sports teams. It reduces mowing and the incidence of athletes tearing it up through practice or games.
But as turf has grown in popularity for athletes, it has also begun to see increasing popularity for residential and personal use. There are so many advantages to upgrading your traditional living grass to a lawn of artificial turf. You will no longer need to worry about watering or fertilizing your lawn, as artificial grass will always stay green but never grow. If you have pets, you will no longer need to worry about their digging holes and ruining your grass, because there is no mud anchoring it. Furthermore, cleanup from your pet’s bathroom habits is a snap – simply spray the area with a hose and it’s clean!
Artificial turf is great for landscaping, as it covers unsightly sheds and fences while making them look like living parts of your yard. It’s also a safe and beautiful way to spruce up your pool area. It prevents slipping while looking gorgeous.
But what is the best, most realistic artificial grass to use when landscaping your home? In order to decide, it’s important to consider how artificial turf is made and what materials will look best for your home.
Artificial turf is made to mimic the look and – to the best it can – feel of living grass. The backing, to begin, can be made of many materials, much like the backing of a carpet. The highest quality turf is made with polyester tire cord. The blades of grass, too, can be made from many different materials. Most, however, are made from either nylon or propylene.
Nylon blades of turf tend to look and feel more like real blades of grass, as they can be produced in many shapes and with several different techniques to keep them limber and realistic.
The most realistic artificial grass reflects the natural features found with natural grass.
Color is the first consideration to make. Consumers have varied requests and desires when it comes to lawn color. Some prefer a deep, vibrant, uniform green. Others prefer lighter, or varied shades of green. This preference may have much to do with your location. Different types and colors of grasses are traditional, native, and preferable in different regions, and this exposure will likely color your choice. You will likely want to choose something that is beautiful but authentic to your area.
Of course, synthetic grass comes in every imaginable color, so you can also abandon realness in favor of outright creativity if you so choose!
Another consideration that many consumers find important is the feel of the grass. There is, after all, nothing more satisfying than walking barefoot through your lawn on a summer day!. Your pets and children, likewise, will likely be using the lawn barefoot. It is, therefore, important to consider the materials used in manufacturing your synthetic lawn.
The blades of grass in synthetic grass are usually made from one of three materials: nylon, polyethylene, or polypropylene. Polyethylene is the most flexible material of the three, and as a result, the blades of grass produced with it tend to be softer, thinner, and more akin to residential lawn grass. However, because nylon and polypropylene are stiffer, they also tend to be more durable and will withstand the rigors of pets and especially rambunctious children. They also hold up against extreme inclement weather better, meaning they may be more realistic and durable in certain climes.
While artificial grass had its original inception in sports leagues, the truth is that it has become a wise and increasingly popular choice for landscaping homes, apartments, parks, and pet spaces as well. For your home, artificial grass will save you money on water and fertilizer, and time. It stays green and looks beautiful with very little maintenance. Apartments and parks may also benefit from artificial turf.
Because it is so durable, it will stand up to the constant parade of people coming and going – especially in parks, where children play. Inclement weather – whether rain, snow, or extremely dry or hot temperatures – will do nothing to dull the beauty of the product, meaning that you will never again experience a summer with dry, crackling grass in your home or play areas. Neither will pets destroy your yard or dog run when landscaped with artificial turf. Holes and muddy pits will become things of the past, as your pets enjoy the soft, natural-looking, slip-free surface of artificial turf for playing.
The most realistic artificial grass is beautiful, economical, and perfect for all your outdoor spaces. Once you commit to upgrading your lawn, you have many options to choose from to create the most realistic, most durable, most beautiful lawn on the block!