Are you sick of your pup tearing up the lawn? Tired of fighting an endless battle with fleas and ticks? If so, artificial grass could be just what your home needs. Fake grass is tough enough to stand up to your dog’s roughhousing, low-maintenance, and, above all, simply beautiful.
Here at Big Dogs Artificial Turf, we know that choosing the best artificial grass for dogs can be challenging. Below, learn about a few great picks for artificial turf and some benefits of installing fake grass for your property.
If you’d like a quote for an artificial grass installation in South Florida, contact us today at 561-556-5018.
Artificial Pet Turf for Your Furry Friend
Pet friendly artificial grass comes in many styles, but not all materials can withstand our harsh Florida climate. The following types of artificial grass below specifically reference the “yarn” only, not the backing. Here are our top picks for Palm Beach County homeowners.
Polyethylene
Overall, polyethylene is our top pick when it comes to artificial grass for dog owners. This material strikes a good balance between realism, cost-effectiveness, and durability.
Polyethylene looks very similar to the real thing, which means no unnatural green hues that are a dead giveaway for fake grass. It’s durable and can stand up to heavy foot (or paw) traffic. Plus, it does well in our hot and sunny climate.
Polyethylene isn’t the cheapest option, but it’s not the most expensive, either. Expect to pay $2.55 to $3.85 per square foot.
Nylon
Nylon is our second choice for artificial grass material. It’s the most durable option and has no trouble in extreme temperatures. However, that same resistance to wear and tear means that nylon can be rather stiff, which can look a little unnatural for a yard. For this reason, nylon is better suited to spots such as play areas and sports fields.
If you still want nylon, be aware that it’s the most expensive option for a pet turf system. Prices range from about $5 to $6 per square foot.
Polypropylene
Polypropylene is the most affordable option, but its affordability comes with drawbacks. For one thing, this material isn’t very durable, so it’s not a good pick for homes with dogs (or playful kids).
It also struggles in hot, wet climates like ours. Over time, Florida’s weather can cause the grass to become permanently disfigured. For this reason, we rank polypropylene as the third-best artificial grass for dogs.
Regardless, polypropylene may still appeal to you if you’re on a tight budget. The price is certainly impressive at about $2 per square foot.
Perks of Installing Fake Grass for Dogs
We understand that many homeowners are reluctant to switch to artificial turf. But artificial grass boasts quite a few benefits over natural grass including the following:
- Sick of lugging out the lawnmower or calling a yard service company every week? In tropical climates like ours, grass seems to grow another inch or two within a day of cutting it. Fake grass doesn’t grow, so you can spend your weekends doing what you love instead of wasting time fussing over your lawn.
- Your lawn is the perfect home for pests like fleas and ticks. Those pests tend to die back in places where winter temperatures drop below freezing, but thanks to our year-long mild weather, there’s nothing to keep their lifecycle in check. Switching to artificial turf could virtually eliminate fleas and ticks from your yard.
- Is there anything worse than your pup tracking in mud just after you’ve cleaned the floors? With the best artificial grass for dogs, those muddy paw-prints will be a thing of the past.
- Real grass requires fertilizer and pesticide treatments to look its best, and many of those chemicals can be dangerous or even deadly to dogs. Artificial turf stays green and gorgeous without requiring applications of toxic chemicals.
- Do you spend a fortune watering your lawn? Installing artificial turf can cut your water bills by hundreds per year.
Here at Big Dogs Artificial Turf, we’ve done the math. After roughly 6 years of having artificial grass, you will start feeling the savings from having no lawn service!
Our Pet Friendly Artificial Turf Installation Process
Wondering what to expect when you call Big Dogs Artificial Turf? Here’s how our installation process works:
- We remove your existing grass and prep your yard for turf installation.
- Next, we’re sure to keep all sprinklers active to serve as a flushing system. If you have pets that will go potty on the turf, never cap your sprinkler heads!
- Our team will install a three-inch base of pea rock and a one-inch top base of DOT sand before laying down the artificial turf. We also recommend keeping the turf’s pile no higher than 1.2 inches, as this height is easy to clean.
- We add an antimicrobial infill sand to keep bacteria at bay and eliminate foul odors.
Say Goodbye to Mud and Hello to Low-Maintenance Artificial Grass for Dogs
Ready to install the best artificial grass for dogs? To get a free estimate for installation from Big Dogs Artificial Turf, contact us online or give us a call at 561-556-5018.
