Popular Myths About Artificial Grass Busted

Article written by Artificial Turf Supply Commercial and Residential Division.

There are many common misconceptions about having an artificial lawn. Some of these myths are based on memories that people have of past generations of fake grass. Other myths are simply based on perceptions about the quality or look of artificial turf lawns -- even if a person has not seen the latest in turf options.

Companies like the Artificial Turf Supply Commercial and Residential Division offer the latest in synthetic lawn options for all types of customers. These companies also have to spend a lot of time debunking erroneous beliefs that people have about artificial grass lawns. These misconceptions can keep people from understanding the many benefits that can come from installing an artificial lawn at their home or commercial property.

So what are some of the most common myths about artificial grass lawns?

Myth: All artificial grasses are the same.

Truth: There is a significant difference between various types of artificial grasses. For example, different fiber types will give a lawn a unique look and feel. These are factors that can also be impacted by the width and length of the blades of grass or the way that the turf was constructed.

Myth: Artificial turf lawns are dangerous to children and pets.

Truth: Artificial grasses are specifically designed to be safe for humans and pets alike. The idea that kids or pets will get sick because of chemicals found in the grass or rubber used as in-fill in the lawn simply isn’t true. In fact, you are more likely to encounter dangerous pesticides when coming into contact with a natural grass lawn than you are to get sick from being on an artificial turf lawn.

Myth: Plastic gets hot in the sun; therefore, artificial grass lawns must get very hot in the summer.

Truth: Just because a lawn is synthetic doesn’t mean that it will react under heat the same way that average plastic will. In fact, today’s synthetic grass blades are specifically designed to dissipate heat instead of attracting it. The result is a lawn that is cooler to the touch than alternatives such as stone or cement.

Myth: Installing an artificial turf lawn is cost-prohibitive.

Truth: Putting in an artificial grass lawn is often a money saver in the long run. The lack of maintenance costs means that you don’t have to pay for lawn care equipment such as edgers and mowers, purchase fertilizers and pesticides or hire a gardener to come to your home and help keep your lawn looking sharp.

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Caring for Your Artificial Grass Lawn

Written by Artificial Turf Supply Commercial and Residential Division.

One of the major advantages of installing a synthetic lawn in your home is that it dramatically diminishes the amount of upkeep you need to do. Gone are the days of having to mow and edge your grass, along with the regular watering and fertilizing needed to keep your lawn looking sharp. Installing an artificial turf lawn simplifies your life.

This doesn’t mean that artificial grass lawns are completely carefree. In order to keep your artificial lawn looking great for years, you do need to do some routine maintenance occasionally. Don’t worry -- the upkeep you need to do is nowhere as rigorous as what you would need to do with natural grass lawns. Here are a few of the steps that you should take to get the most out of your new artificial grass lawn.

Add Water -- But Only Occasionally: You don’t need to water your synthetic lawn several times a week in the same way that you need to do with a natural grass lawn. However, spraying your turf with water every week or two does have its benefits. Hosing down your lawn can help to clean out fine particles of dust, dirt and debris that can settle between the blades of grass on your lawn. Watering your turf lawn also keeps the blades from getting “crunchy” which can lead an unpleasant feeling and sound when you step on your lawn.

Fire Up the Blower: Organic materials such as dirt, sticks, pieces of leaves and even dead bugs can start to rot at the root of your artificial grass lawn if left too long. The best way to combat this is by cleaning your lawn on a regular basis. Using a rake is one way to do this, but a more powerful method is with a leaf blower. Just go over your lawn once and you can be assured that the organic materials will be removed.

Kill Weeds: It might be surprising to learn that weeds can grow in an artificial turf lawn just like they can in a natural turf lawn. It’s true -- weeds can take root almost anywhere if there is moisture and a place for them to grow. And just like with natural grass, it can be extremely difficult to get rid of a pesky weed problem. Regularly cleaning your lawn -- either with water or a blower -- will help to prevent weeds. So will using special herbicides designed to be used with synthetic lawns.

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Artificial Grass Is a Perfect Choice for Cold Weather

This article was written by Artificial Grass Wholesale.

The advantages of having an artificial turf lawn installed at your home or business are obvious during the summer. With artificial grass, you never have to worry about your lawn turning brown and wilting in the heat, or about when you are able to water your lawn. That’s because with artificial turf lawns, you almost never have to worry about watering.

But artificial grass lawns make sense year-round. This is especially true during the winter months -- in particular if you live in colder climates where temperatures frequently dip below freezing. Companies such as Artificial Grass Wholesale specialize in providing the highest quality fake grass possible for customers that will last throughout the year -- regardless of how cold or warm the temperatures get.

How can installing an artificial turf lawn help you keep your property looking great during the coldest months of the year?

Never Worry About Lawn Damage During the Winter Months: Many people assume that artificial grass will break if you step on it in temperatures below freezing or will become damaged by long periods of frost during the winter. But modern artificial turf technologies have changed the materials used in lawns. Today’s fibers are made to withstand cold weather without significant risks of winter damages.

A Great-Looking Lawn Year-Round: It’s common to assume that your lawn will look barren over the winter months and give up on the idea of looking out at a grass lawn over the holidays. There’s no need to not have a lush looking, green yard when you make the switch to artificial turf. No matter what the time of year is or what the weather, you can count on your lawn looking great.

Always Ready for Spring: One of the annual rites of spring is preparing your lawn as the temperatures begin to rise. However, this isn’t necessarily something to look forward to -- from mulching to mowing, getting your lawn ready for spring is a big hassle. You can avoid all of this hard work by installing fake grass instead of natural grass. It’s always ready to look great with little to no maintenance required. Just install it once and you are ready to go.

There are some things you will need to keep in mind if you have artificial grass in cold climates. For example, you’ll want to avoid salting your lawn regularly to melt snow that has accumulated during storms since the salt can remain on the carpet backing of the lawn. However, in most instances having a fake lawn will make your life much easier during the winter.

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