Ideas For Using Fake Grass In Lawns And Gardens - Home - Gardening

Although most individuals are familiar with fake grass, often known as AstroTurf, what many do not know is that this is the company which laid the groundwork for all synthetic turf whether known as AstroTurf or otherwise. However, while originally made of a short pile poly synthetic fibers, a number of improvements have since been added.

Such new features now include nylon and plastic yarn fibers, rubber infill and antimicrobial protection. Of course, when one orders custom artificial turf for the home, you often have additional options with regards to these and other add-on features. As such, you may want to consider creating a list of requirements when planning to make such a purchase.

Also, while the name may be copyrighted, many individuals often refer to any form of synthetic grass as AstroTurf. As such, the name has now been used generically to refer to fake grass for quite some time. Still, if you're looking to purchase artificial turf, you may want to compare availability and pricing across a number of different brands.

Of course, while there are many pros to installing artificial turf at home, there are also drawbacks. You must consider that it can easily be damaged by pets or sharp objects. In addition, you may also want to consider fencing any yard in where you have laid the turf to avoid intrusion and waste from stray animals. You may also want to consider the type of material and how high and thick the blades you desire on such grass.

While one can save a great deal of money by not having to mow or have a lawn mowed on a regular basis, you must also realize that once such turf is installed, it is at maximum height and width for all eternity. As such, you need to be 100% satisfied before agreeing upon such a purchase.

So, before shopping for artificial grass, you may want to consider discussing how one plans on using the lawn. If you plan on installing a swimming pool, whether in or above-ground, you can often find such grass quite beneficial. However, if one plans on planting a vegetable garden, you may have to make special arrangements to do so.

Still, if you're creative, you can often find that planting a garden within a hulled out area of such grass can provide for a more beautiful and safer setting for such a garden. While pests may often be tempted to enter such an area, such pests are often frightened away by such an unfamiliar feeling. So, one can not only save a great deal of money on landscaping and yard care, you can also use such a lawn to deter such pests.

To conclude, while the primary reason of inventing AstroTurf was to provide better fields for a variety of sports and sports teams, it has now found its way into the mainstream. As such, many homeowners are now finding creative ways to use such turf. As such, if you are interested in the many different uses of synthetic grass, you may want to perform an online search on the word AstroTurf or fake grass, then click on any links of interest.

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