Are you jealous of your neighbor’s picture-perfect lawn? A neighbor may have installed artificial grass, which boasts incredible durability, show-stopping good looks, and low maintenance requirements. Artificial lawns are popping up all over South Florida, but maybe you’re not convinced to take the plunge.
When your ready to upgrade your lawn to synthetic turf, contact the professionals at Big Dogs Artificial Turf for a free estimate! If you need help deciding, here are our top five reasons you should install artificial grass at your home.
1. It’s Always Lush, Green, and Beautiful
It’s tough to beat the beauty of a well-manicured lawn, but that neat and tidy appearance doesn’t come easily. Homeowners craving a gorgeous yard often spend hours per week mowing, pulling weeds, applying fertilizers, and dousing the grass with pesticides. If you’re busy (and who isn’t), you almost certainly have better things to do.
Sure, you could let your lawn get a little wild and skip the weed killer, but those withering looks from your neighbors and nasty letters from your HOA might make you think twice.
Consider installing an artificial lawn if you’ve had it up to here with all the yard work. It never requires mowing or fertilizer, so you’ll enjoy a pretty green lawn with minimal effort.
2. It’s Eco-Friendly
Climate change has done a real number on the environment, and its effects won’t be going away soon. One of those effects is a poor water supply in many parts of the country. As a result, quite a few cities nationwide have imposed lawn-watering bans or restricted the hours during which homeowners can water their outdoor plants.
Florida is fortunate enough to get plenty of rain, but those downpours may not be enough to keep your lawn looking healthy during the hottest months. You’ll likely need to supplement with watering of your own.
This is one of the top reasons you should install artificial grass. Artificial lawns require zero watering to look fantastic, and you’ll also cut down on those high water bills. It’s a win-win!
Plus, many artificial lawns contain recycled materials, such as discarded tires and plastic waste collected from coastal areas. These materials can be recycled again and again. If you ever want to get rid of your artificial lawn, you can feel good about not contributing materials to a landfill.
3. It’s Perfect for Pet Owners and Parents
Parents and pet owners know how much damage kids and critters can do to a lawn. Gaping holes, torn-up sod, unsightly dog waste — the list of disasters never seems to end.
Our pet friendly synthetic turf can withstand heavy traffic, which is one of the top reasons you should install artificial grass for play areas instead of the real thing. It’s also easy to clean up animal feces and urine with nothing more than soap, water and an enzyme treatment.
Real lawns are often homes for pests such as ticks and fleas. It only takes seconds for these little bloodsuckers to hitch a ride on your dog and gain entry into your home. Artificial lawns serve as poor habitats for pests and can significantly help reduce your flea and tick problems.
4. It’s Suitable for Allergy Sufferers
Do you or your family have allergies? Real grass sure can be beautiful, but that beauty may not be worth it when just stepping outside leads to a fit of coughing, sneezing, and itchy eyes.
Real grass and the weeds that come with it have a bad reputation for triggering allergic reactions in many people. Artificial grass looks almost like the real thing without the risk of nasty allergies.
5. It’s Cost Effective
How much money do you spend maintaining your lawn every month? Three hundred dollars? Five hundred? Even more?
While it’s true that installing an artificial lawn requires an upfront investment, you’ll almost surely find the cost to be well worth it.
Having artificial grass installed costs about $4,000 to $7,000 to install a 500-square-foot artificial lawn (with labor, materials, and infill included). If you spend $3,000 annually to maintain your current lawn, that means your artificial lawn pays for itself in a handful of years.
You’ll no longer need to spend a fortune on fertilizer, pesticide, water, or hiring a lawn service company. The cost savings can be significant if you plan to stay in your home for another 20 years or more.
Call Us for Artificial Turf Installation Now
Ready to say goodbye to your lawnmower for good? Now that you’ve learned why you should install artificial grass, reach out to Big Dogs Artificial Turf at (561) 556-5018 to schedule turf installation today. We offer free estimates and limited 15-year warranties on new installations.
