As an alternative to traditional natural grass, artificial turf is rapidly growing in popularity,

but for many this topic remains a mysterious one. The confusion is understandable, as

there isn’t much information in circulation about artificial grass. Having said that, we’ll

answer some common questions that people have about these products.

Installation costs can be substantial, but what must

be kept in mind is that in the long run, artificial grass

tends to be less expensive than the natural kind.

As a synthetic product, artificial grass does not need

to be carefully tended to ensure that it remains in

good condition. You’ll never have to mow your

artificial lawn or spend money fertilizing it.

Sports fans are aware that many

stadiums use artificial turf. But

synthetic grass isn’t used just in famous

multi-million-dollar sporting facilities;

even a lot of relatively modest venues

use it as well.

Artificial turf lasts longer than natural

grass. It also does not deteriorate as

badly when exposed to adverse

weather conditions.

Zero. There’s no reason to water it because it’s not alive.

Contrast this with natural grass, which requires

substantial amounts of water to remain healthy.

Here’s another advantage of using synthetic materials in your lawn. Insects derive no

nutritional benefits from artificial grass. This means that they don’t eat it and,

therefore, will not ruin your synthetic lawn in their search for food. For that reason,

there’s also no need for pesticides.

If correctly installed, your artificial grass

lawn should last twenty years or more,

assuming normal use.

Keep in mind that, as a synthetic product,

your lawn doesn’t require ongoing

maintenance to ensure that it stays in

proper condition. You can leave it alone for

years without deterioration. This makes it

particularly advantageous for older persons

who have trouble mowing the lawn.

It’s generally made from

nylon, polypropylene, or

polyethylene materials.

There are also different styles

of turf for different

environments. You can

purchase grass specifically

made for golf courses,

playgrounds, or private lawns,

to mention a few options.

Certainly. The Synthetic Turf Council reports

that dozens of independent studies, including

ones from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Commission, have found artificial grass safe for

consumer use.1

Synthetic turf is also fire-resistant. During very

hot days, synthetic turf can become

significantly warmer than natural grass under

the same conditions, but for most this is a

manageable problem.

Founded in 2006, Turf-N manufactures and installs high-quality

artificial grass lawns for commercial and residential customers.

The company is based in Riverside, CA and serves customers

throughout the state as well as parts of Oregon, Washington, and

Texas. Visit turfntheworld.com for more information.

1. http://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/?page=FAQs

Summary

Artificial grass is booming in popularity, but many people still have questions about this relatively new product. Synthetic turf has been proven to be a highly cost-effective, low-maintenance, safe alternative to natural grass.