The Perfect Lawn
Imagine the perfect lawn. One that never has to be mowed, watered, fertilized or weeded. No you're not dreaming. Ask anyone with an artificial lawn, and they'll tell you it is very much a reality. These simulated lawns feel and look like grass and always look green, but without the work. It doesn't matter if your lawn is subjected to heavy traffic, shade, or pets, it always looks great.
These lawns pose no burden on our water supply because they never have to be watered. They're safe for your children and pets because they're never subjected to chemicals or pesticides. Synthetic grass is extremely durable and most brands are UV coated to protect against fading from sun. It is also strong enough to withstand the abuse from snow, ice, heat and wind.
Maintenance
Probably the most important advantage of an artificial lawn is the time saved on weekly maintenance. The only upkeep these lawns require is an occasional sweeping to keep the fibers standing up. Leaf blowers work well when removing leaves or other debris. If you have pets, the urine drains into the perforated holes in the lawn backing, but it's a good idea to hose it down every now and then. The life expectancy is 15-35 years depending on the use.
Installation
If you're installing artificial turf over an existing lawn, the original sod must first be removed. Next a landscape fabric is spread out to act as a weed barrier. A layer of crushed rock is packed down into the soil, and leveled, and a base of fine sand is then spread over the crushed rock. The new lawn is ready to spread out, with a blend of rubber crumb and sand spread over top to fill in the gaps.
The lawns come with various lengths and styles of grass including thatched and infilled grasses. Your new lawn is ready to be edged with natural stone, log edging or other border materials. If you decide against using edging, then the lawn can be secured with landscaping nails.
Cost of Artificial Turf
The approximate cost ranges between $8 and $15 installed. This is considerably more than grass seed or sod, but many feel the money saved on chemicals, fertilizers, watering and the time saved on maintenance makes it worthwhile.
These lawns pose no burden on our water supply because they never have to be watered. They're safe for your children and pets because they're never subjected to chemicals or pesticides. Synthetic grass is extremely durable and most brands are UV coated to protect against fading from sun. It is also strong enough to withstand the abuse from snow, ice, heat and wind.
Maintenance
Probably the most important advantage of an artificial lawn is the time saved on weekly maintenance. The only upkeep these lawns require is an occasional sweeping to keep the fibers standing up. Leaf blowers work well when removing leaves or other debris. If you have pets, the urine drains into the perforated holes in the lawn backing, but it's a good idea to hose it down every now and then. The life expectancy is 15-35 years depending on the use.
Installation
If you're installing artificial turf over an existing lawn, the original sod must first be removed. Next a landscape fabric is spread out to act as a weed barrier. A layer of crushed rock is packed down into the soil, and leveled, and a base of fine sand is then spread over the crushed rock. The new lawn is ready to spread out, with a blend of rubber crumb and sand spread over top to fill in the gaps.
The lawns come with various lengths and styles of grass including thatched and infilled grasses. Your new lawn is ready to be edged with natural stone, log edging or other border materials. If you decide against using edging, then the lawn can be secured with landscaping nails.
Cost of Artificial Turf
The approximate cost ranges between $8 and $15 installed. This is considerably more than grass seed or sod, but many feel the money saved on chemicals, fertilizers, watering and the time saved on maintenance makes it worthwhile.
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