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.
Artificial Turf Supply helps
residential and commercial property owners find the right fake grass for their
outdoor spaces. Browse their website today to see their full selection of artificial
grass options.