Many people think artificial turf is the obviously fake, shiny, outdated stuff they’ve seen in movies and 70’s TV sitcoms. Not so fast. Today’s synthetic grass combines the latest in durability, innovation and aesthetics. In fact, by choosing quality artificial turf, you’re optimizing your property with a product that offers a ton of advantages.

American Artificial Turf believes that when considering synthetic grass and artificial turf, you deserve to be informed. Let’s explore five advantages turf may offer your property, business, family and lifestyle.

The Top 5 Benefits of Artificial Turf & Synthetic Grass

We could go on and on about the benefits of artificial turf. However, if we only had to choose five, they would be turf’s:

  1. Cost-effective, low-touch maintenance requirements.
  2. Durability and longevity.
  3. Eco-friendly perks.
  4. Year-round green aesthetic.
  5. Safety advantages for children, pets and others.

1. Low-maintenance, Cost-effective Landscaping

Artificial turf eliminates or greatly reduces many of the upkeep requirements of a regular lawn. For example, with artificial turf, you might save time (and cut costs) related to:

In general, turf maintenance involves raking leaves, clearing away other debris and rinsing the lawn with water. These tasks are usually far less costly and time-consuming than the upkeep requirements of a regular lawn.

2. Durability and Longevity

Because artificial turf is made to last, you won’t have to worry about many of the seasonal, environmental and human factors that may impact a real lawn. For example: 

Moreover, most good-quality turf will last 10-20 years as long as you keep it in good condition. While regular maintenance will still be necessary, having a premium product to begin with is likely to help improve its durability.

3. Environmental Advantages

It surprises many people to learn that there are often several eco-friendly advantages to installing artificial turf. With synthetic turf, you’ll:

4. Year-round Perfection

With artificial turf, you’ll maintain your property’s beautiful green aesthetic year-round. And if you are wondering about whether your lawn will “look” fake, don’t worry:

With the help of American Artificial Turf’s experts, you’ll be able to choose the best coloring, texturing, and design to ensure your synthetic lawn is as close to the real thing as possible.

5. Safety Advantages For Kids and Pets

On top of its aesthetic benefits, artificial turf is, in many ways, a family-friendly, pet-safe alternative to regular grass. For example:

If you have questions about how specific types of turf may be better for children or animals, speak to your turf provider.

For Consistency, Choose Artificial Turf

The benefits of artificial turf are numerous. Beyond being beautiful year-round and requiring less maintenance, it also has its environmental perks, safety advantages for kids and pets, and  durable construction. These benefits are the reason why American Artificial Turf has been in the game creating beautiful, safe and sustainable green spaces for more than 14 years. If you’re ready to reduce the hassle of dealing with a real lawn on your property, why wait to get started? Get a free estimate on artificial turf today.