It’s no secret that homes with great curb appeal close for a higher price and take less time to sell. The real challenge is in figuring out which exterior home improvement projects are worth investing in. A basic makeover can go along way in raising the true value of a home. While many home improvements are expensive and headache-inducing, there are quite a few smaller projects that offer a solid return on investment. Lucky for you, we’ve found these answers.
Touch up dull, chipped paint. Having a fresh, modern color can add thousands of dollars in value to your home. Avoid a whole exterior paint job by focusing on the places that need the paint most.
Install synthetic grass. A well manicured lawn is one of the first things that a potential buyer will notice. EasyTurf grass comes in a variety of lush, green colors that are all soft and realistic to the touch.
Resolve any maintenance issues. A broken gutter, cracked ripped screen, or chipped fence can be an eyesore. Tidy up and remove any maintenance issues immediately. Avoid installing an entire new fence or anything too large.
Install quality lighting fixtures placed on the porch or on the ground along the front walkway. Lights are great functional and decorative addition.
Paint the front door. After years of wear and tear, the door may be more dirty than you think. If your door is made of wood, have it cleaned off and restained.
Ready for some summer fun? Host a patriotic celebration this July and turn the traditional backyard BBQ into a sizzling summer fun event.
Here are some tips to make your 4th of July event the best on the block!
Keep It Simple
You won’t need much in the way of decorations for an outdoor backyard party. Tea lights in mason jars and white lights hung on the deck, or in a tree, add lots of ambiance without much fuss. Add in a few patriotic touches, like a group of small flags in a vase as a centerpiece and you are all set.
Make it Lucky
Ask everyone to bring a dish to share so there are a variety of dishes and tastes…and there is less work for you! A buffet set-up, with all the food and dishes on one table, makes it quick and easy for guests to find what they want and make their own plates.
Keep it Traditional
As the host, you’ll likely be providing the main dishes. By keeping the menu fairly traditional, your guests will know what to expect. Burgers and hot dogs with potato salad, baked beans and grilled corn on the cob are festive, easy recipes for a traditional 4th of July picnic or BBQ.
Make it Sparkle
Include some fireworks, if they are allowed in your area. Sparklers are a family favorite, especially for the kids. To ensure safety, use paper cups, cut in half, to protect hands from the sparks and burning embers. And always be sure to use fireworks in a safe place, like a driveway or street, away from flammable materials and dry, grass areas.
Turn up the Volume
Include a soundtrack for the event, including festive, patriotic anthems that everyone can sing along to and enjoy.
Make a Splash
Include some simple backyard games for the kids and include the parents. Nothing says fun like a little friendly competition! Better yet, make it a pool party so everyone can take a dip in the pool and stay cool.
For other great event ideas, check out this great article.
And to ensure that the whole event is a success, consider having EasyTurf artificial grass installed in your backyard. Lush, green and always gorgeous, artificial grass is the perfect backdrop for a sizzling summer fun event! Call us for a free design consultation – 800-445-2944.
Want a great vacation without leaving the comfort of home? Plan a dream Staycation!
Have you ever heard of a staycation? Going on vacation can be relaxing and exciting but the preparation can be exhausting and stressful. From the rigors of packing for yourself, your spouse and children to arranging for mail pick-up and house and/or pet sitters, the list of to-do items can be grueling. The idea of going away can create anxiety and remove the joy of the actual experience.
Instead of all the work required to go away and enjoy time off, try planning a dream Staycation. What could be better than relaxing at home and avoiding the traffic, the hassle and the expense of going away? Vacations are about spending quality time together, so don’t worry if you can’t afford an island vacation or a whirlwind theme park adventure. There are so many easy, simple ways to make time together more memorable…all from the comfort of home.
Here are a few tips to get you started.
Stop the Clock
Nothing is more stressful than living life by the clock. Take off your watch, stop the clocks in your house and just enjoy the time with your friends and family without wondering – or worrying – about the time.
Unplug
In today’s society, we’ve become tied to technology, and that distracts us from living in the present. Turn off the computers, unplug the tablets and put away your phones. Use an actual camera to capture special moments, instead of checking your social media profiles and constantly updating your status with vacation photos. Live, for just a few days, totally and completely in the present moment. Relish the quality time together.
Be a Kid Again
Do things that you haven’t done in ages, like building forts with pillows, blankets and couch cushions. In fact, create a huge family fort and watch a classic family movie.
Get Outside and Play
A game of football, soccer or badminton is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and create a lifetime of memories.
Make it Special
Do things you’ve never done before, like eating a picnic in the backyard by candlelight or sitting on the porch talking late into the night.
Get Creative
Nothing is quite as fun as working on a project together. Create a family dream board, work on a huge puzzle, or just sit and read together. Make family meals together, with everyone sharing in the cooking, prep work and clean-up. Your children will remember those special times for years.
Turn up the Music
Vacations are more memorable when set to music, so turn off the TV and turn up the stereo. Listen to different types of music and have a family dance-off competition.
For more tips on planning the perfect dream staycation, check out these ideas.
To make the most of your dream staycation, consider having EasyTurf artificial grass installed in your yard. Enjoy your time off instead of worrying about taking care of your lawn. Call us for a free design consultation – 800-445-2944.
Summer has finally arrived and with it comes lots of outdoor time. Make the most of the long, lazy days with these Backyard Summer fun ideas for the whole family.
Backyard Summer Fun Family Activities
Summer days can be long and kids can get restless with endless hours to fill. It can be challenging to find games, activities and ideas to keep them entertained, aside from video games, TV shows and movies.
To keep the summer fun for the kids, we’ve compiled a list of fun, easy activities for kids – and the whole family – to enjoy, right in your own backyard.
1. Glow in the Dark Lawn Bowling Get 10 large water bottles with flat bottoms. Remove labels and drop in different color glow sticks. Use a sturdy ball, like a soccer ball, to knock down the water bottle ‘pins’. This fun activity can be enjoyed outdoors or indoors; it’s perfect for evening gatherings or slumber parties. http://www.kixcereal.com/glow-in-the-dark-bowling/
2. Balloon Pop Players have a balloon tied to each of their ankles and everyone runs around the yard trying to pop other player’s balloons using their feet–whoever keeps their balloons intact the longest is the winner.
3. Bean Bag Ladder Toss This game is super quick and easy! Grab a ladder from your garage and assign values to each rung on the ladder. Throw bean bags (or tennis balls) through the ladder holes and tally up the points. The whole family will love this one! Full instructions at Landeelu.
4. Tarp Slide You have probably seen or heard of people using tarps to create a DIY backyard slip-and-slide. It’s quick and easy – secure the corners, use a generous amount of dish soap to make it slippery and add a water hose.
5. Tarp Toss You can also use a tarp as target practice by cutting out shapes in the tarp and stringing it up between trees. This makes a simple game of toss a ton more fun for the whole family.
6. Water Gun Cup Races String up a few solo cups beside each other and use water guns to ‘race’ the cups from one end of the string to the other. Full instructions at All For The Boys.
7. Kid Croquet Use hula hoops, cut in half, and stuck in the ground, and a beach ball to make a kid-friendly version of this traditional backyard game.
8. Ropes Course Tie regular string to different obstacles in your yard – trees, chairs, playground equipment all work very well. Wind the string back and forth at different heights and angles and challenge the kids – or adults – to find their way through the obstacle course. Sure to provide lots of belly laughs!
9. Yard Dominoes This tutorial teaches you how to make a beautiful (and huge!) domino set you’ll be using with your family for years and years to come. Full instructions at So You Think You’re Crafty.
10. Water Balloon Pinatas Fill regular-sized balloons with water and tie them at different heights in a tree. Take a stick and start smashing those balloons for some refreshing backyard shenanigans.
After all this backyard summer fun, you won’t want to spend your leisure time working on your lawn. With an EasyTurf artificial grass lawn, you won’t have to! Call us for a free design consultation 800-445-2944.
EasyTurf Artificial Grass – the best choice for your home or business
Artificial grass is gaining popularity with home and business owners; here are a few of the reasons why EasyTurf is the best choice.
Artificial grass was originally created to replace organic grass surfacing for sports applications. Because of the many benefits over organic grass and the innovations in the look and feel of synthetic grass in the past ten years, artificial turf has morphed from a sports application to a solution for a wide variety of surfaces. From backyards to rooftops and airfields, hotels and resorts to theme parks and condominiums, artificial turf is an environmentally friendly landscape solution.
Synthetic grass is made up of fibers or yarn that are tufted or quilted into a synthetic grass backing. The turf is infilled with materials that help the blades stand up tall to match the appearance of a natural lawn. Today there are countless varieties of synthetic grass. Artificial turf comes in varying heights, colors and yarn types.
EasyTurf artificial grass is more than just the turf grass itself. It’s a complete landscape system. The artificial turf grass system includes preparation of the ground the synthetic grass will be installed on, the drainage through the artificial turf backing, the infill material used to keep the synthetic grass blades erect and provide ballast, and the yarn that create the “fake-grass” blades. EasyTurf artificial grass matches the look and feel of real grass. Artificial turf grass requires little to no maintenance. Keep your residence looking pristine with artificial grass landscaping from EasyTurf, your Florida artificial turf company.
Industry Leader – #1 Artificial Grass in America, EasyTurf is a FieldTurf Company
Best Drainage – Proprietary MaxxFlow technology for amazingly fast, clean drainage, 100% permeable
Most installations – With over 40,000 installations Nationwide, we know a thing or two about artificial grass
Most Realistic – Unique multi-colored blades match the look and feel of real grass
Unmatched Warranty – EasyTurf offers an incredible 15 year warranty
Most Realistic – Unique multi-colored artificial grass blades intertwine to match the look and feel of real grass
Made in the USA – We manufacture our grass right here in the USA, giving you peace of mind
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of EasyTurf artificial grass for your home or business, call us at 1-800-445-2944 or visit www.JustLikeGrass.com for a free design consultation.
It’s that time of year again – time to celebrate the beginning of summer with a Memorial Day Backyard BBQ Picnic and Party!
From Greenville, SC to Austin, TX, barbecue is a very big deal. In fact, the entire month of May is devoted to celebrating this hearty food, with contests and BBQ celebrations all over the country. Memphis, TN boasts the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and is a must-witness event for all true BBQ fans. If you love barbecue (and who doesn’t?!), check out the Thrill List for the top BBQ cities in America: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-bbq-cities-in-america-best-places-to-eat-bbq
If you can’t make it to one of these cities this month but you still want to enjoy some mouth-watering BBQ, why not host a Backyard BBQ Picnic and Party yourself? With Memorial Day fast approaching, on Monday, May 28th, everyone will be making plans to enjoy the long three-day weekend with family and friends. Thousands of Americans will gather around the country to honor our country’s courageous men and women at parties, picnics and events. To make your Backyard BBQ Picnic and Party the best one on the block, here are some great ideas and recipes.
Fun & Festive Memorial Day Backyard BBQ Picnic and Party Ideas
Fun and Festive Memorial Day BBQ Picnic and Party Ideas: * Dress it up! Create a party atmosphere with red, white and blue table top decor.
* Tie it all together. Decorate your backyard, not just the table – to make it feel more inviting and fun.
* Light it up – create ambiance with lights, lanterns and candles (safely!). We love the colored sand mason jar candles, which can be used anywhere.
* Create a statement piece – a cascade of stars, a patriotic banner strung on the deck or a star table runner.
* Create festive centerpieces with flags and stars or flowers and star decorations.
* Keep it casual with a table station for plates, cups and condiments so guests can relax, help themselves and mingle all day long.
* Use mason jars to hold all the essentials, like napkins and silverware and maybe a cute party favor.
* Use festive place cards, plates, napkins and serving pieces (check Pinterest for super-cute printables).
* Color-code it. Look for red, white and blue food and drink options.
* Keep it fun for the kids with a patriotic star-wand craft or USA rock-painting craft.
* Remember to get lots of napkins and keep them accessible because the best BBQ is M-E-S-S-Y!
* Create fun party-favors with paper towel rolls, cut in half, wrapped in fabric (or tissue paper), stuffed with candy, finished with a cute printable and tied with string.
* Keep it cool. It’s hot out there, so add in some water activities for the kids, and adults, to cool off and make the party last all day.
* Make it memorable with some new, finger-licking recipes. Check out the ones below!
A Refreshing Twist on a BBQ Picnic and Party Staple Dish
This dish will be a hit at your BBQ Picnic and Party!
No backyard BBQ Picnic and Party is complete without some salsa, right? Wait until you try this new, refreshing twist on salsa – Watermelon Salsa!
Watermelon Salsa
Stir together lime zest, lime juice, sugar and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add watermelon, cucumber, mango, jalapeno, onion and basil and toss gently. Chill the salsa until ready to serve. Add the garlic salt just before serving. (courtesy of FoodNetwork.com). Serve this mouth-watering dish with tortilla chips and watch it disappear!
And for the backyard BBQ Picnic and Party Main Course…
Memphis is known for Dry Rub BBQ and one of the most famous BBQ houses in the country which, ironically, can be found down an alley in a basement in the heart of downtown. The Rendezvous is not just a restaurant – it’s an experience, founded in 1948 and known for serving smoked ribs & sausages with dry-rub spices by one family and servers who have been there for decades (really!). Do yourself a favor, if you’re ever in Memphis, visit this storied-restaurant; you’ll be glad you did. https://www.hogsfly.com
While we don’t have the Rendezvous’ famous Dry Rub recipe, here is a good one you can mix yourself. It’s versatile and can be used on all kinds of meats – from chicken to burgers in addition to ribs, plus veggies and even tofu!! (courtesy of Kare, KitchenTreaty.com)
Try a BBQ Dry Rub on your chicken, hamburger, veggies or ribs this year.
2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried and crumbled with your hands)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until combined. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. Keeps well for at least a couple of months (I haven’t tried any longer!)
TO USE:
On veggies: Brush with a little oil first, and then sprinkle on the rub. Using your hands, rub into nooks and crannies. Proceed with grilling.
On tofu: Press a block of firm tofu for about 1/2 hour to drain excess water. Slice and rub all sides with spice mix. Proceed with grilling or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to deepen before grilling.
On chicken, pork, or steak: Sprinkle both sides of prepared meat with 1-2 tablespoons of the mix – or more or less to taste – and use your hands to rub it into nooks, crannies, and sides of meat. (Wash well afterwards!) Proceed with grilling.
Or sprinkle it on already-grilled veggies, even potatoes or corn-on-the-cob!
Focus on the Fun
Artificial grass always looks good, so you get to enjoy your summer instead of working on your lawn!
To make your parties the talk of the neighborhood, consider having artificial grass installed in your backyard. Artificial grass stands up to heavy foot traffic and still looks good, allowing YOU the opportunity to focus on the fun and festivities, not working on – or worrying about – your lawn.
Too much use and abuse, too much shade, lack of water, too much sun, whatever your reason, live grass isn’t the best answer under many different conditions. Your lawn is the framework of your property. The most beautiful home loses all curb appeal when the grass is yellow and spotty. Then, rain and irrigation turns a spotty yard into a muddy yard… dirt and mud that ends up being tracked inside your home and onto your floors, carpets and furniture. An EasyTurf artificial grass lawn is a cleaner, more attractive lawn. Soft to the touch, lush and green in appearance, it is the perfect solution for every backyard and will make your home party-central for all those summer backyard BBQ parties!
Call us at 1-800-445-2944 for a free design consultation and estimate.
Pool turf is artificial grass installed around pools. Having pool turf installed in your pool and patio area can completely transform the look and feel of your backyard, making it more inviting and beautiful. In general, artificial pool turf will make your backyard look much more organized, just because it always looks good, unlike natural grass. The problem with natural grass in pool areas is that the pool’s maintenance chemicals can kill the grass. What’s worse, people can track grass, dirt and mud into the pool. This isn’t ideal for anyone, and can even cause problems with the pool’s filter.
Transform your pool area with artificial turf.
Maintaining a backyard pool isn’t easy. You have to balance the chlorine and other chemicals. You have to make sure that organic debris from the yard and surrounding doesn’t get tracked into the pool on dirty feet. Sometimes you’ll have to drain the pool to clean all of the hard to reach areas. Usually this type of work is best left to a professional. Either way, it’s going to cost a lot of time, money, or both. Combine that with the cost and time of maintaining your natural landscape, and you’ll either need to be very rich, or have a lot of free time. Most people are neither very rich, and if they are, they don’t have a lot of free time. But when getting artificial turf for pool areas, there are some additional benefits that you may not have considered.
SAFETY
We all want people to be safe, especially when we’re having backyard parties, or even just taking a leisurely swim. How many times have we been cautious when getting out of the pool? Wet pool decks can be very slick, and with excited kids, this can present a safety hazard. Falling on natural grass is obviously safer than falling on a cement pool deck, but keeping natural grass right next to the pool invites a host of other problems.
With Easy Turf’s artificial grass, you’ll immediately avoid these types of hazards. The traction of artificial turf is far better than the traction of cement, whether it’s wet or not. Getting pool turf allows you to rest easy, knowing that your family will be safer in your backyard.
DEBRIS AND CONTAMINATION
Enhance the beauty of your pool with artificial grass.
One of the biggest issues with natural grass is that it creates a mess of the yard. The grass sticks to feet, which then track grass clippings and other debris into the pool. While it may not be rainy right now, the wet season will be here in Florida soon and all that dirt, mud and yard debris will also end up being tracked into your home. This requires additional maintenance, which is rarely fun. In addition to the mud, your pool is more vulnerable to collecting stray blades of grass from your lawn. This will mean you have to clean it more often, than if you choose artificial turf.
With artificial pool turf, the only thing you may track into the pool is stray bits of infill. If you end up going with a sand infill for your turf, you aren’t likely to track very much into the pool. This means that you’ll clean it less often, freeing you up to spend more of your time doing what you want.
THE EASY TURF ADVANTAGE
With Easy Turf, you know you’re going with a quality product and a complete artificial grass system, installed by professionals. We have been in the turf business for 19 years and counting, and have installed thousands of artificial grass jobs. If you’re interested in getting artificial pool turf for your backyard, contact us today for a free design consultation! Call 1-800-445-2944 or visit www.JustLikeGrass.com.
Your yard will be one of the most unique in the neighborhood once you realize the ways you can use artificial grass in designing the perfect landscape. Artificial grass offers several advantages over natural grass in landscape design that will truly make your lawn stand out.
ARTIFICIAL GRASS ADVANTAGES OVER NATURAL LAWN
Make your landscape the envy of the neighborhood with artificial grass.
Artificial grass has several advantages over natural grass when it comes to landscape design. With synthetic grass:
It doesn’t turn brown or develop dead spots so it can be used in hard to grow areas.
It doesn’t grow so it can be used in more elaborate designs without a lot of upkeep.
Artificial turf doesn’t allow weeds to thrive, so it can be used easily in border areas that would be difficult to weed on a regular basis.
It can be precisely placed next to other elements like concrete or stone, making it a great asset in intricate designs.
It can survive in drought prone areas.
UNIQUE ARTIFICIAL GRASS DESIGN
Create gorgeous landscape designs with artificial grass.
Homeowners around the country have allowed imaginative landscape artists to find new and interesting ways to use artificial turf with live plants, rocks, and concrete to create stylish yards. Some of the more intricate designs include doing a checkerboard pattern with synthetic turf and concrete blocks. Other variations of that include artificial grass with concrete borders between the blocks of grass and the reverse, concrete blocks with synthetic grass as the border.
Some landscape designers are using artificial grass and other elements, like rock, to create yard art, such as a picture or design like a favorite musical score or the letter of the family’s last name. Creative landscape designers are also using different shades of artificial grass to create these type of incredible designs in lawns, making for a show-stopper for those driving through the neighborhood.
There are other types of designs where artificial grass becomes a great feature. It can be used around a pool area, making for cushy comfort while preventing grass and mud from entering your pool or being tracked into the house after a swim. Artificial grass can also be used to create a natural patio bordered by either concrete, rock or cobblestone, that can be utilized as an awesome party spot. It can also be used to create winding paths through gardens, alongside border stone.
Some homeowners have used artificial turf with plants natural to their areas to create a beautiful garden for their family to enjoy. Ideas include mixing artificial grass with boulders, cacti, flowering trees and taller grasses to create an oasis that looks fully native to the area.
ADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL GRASS
Create garden pathways, landscape beds and so much more with artificial grass.
Artificial grass advantages also include serving as a great foundation that will help protect plants by limiting bugs and weeds. Synthetic grass has a backing that prevents bugs from getting to feeding areas in the dirt and also halts weeds from growing.
Artificial turf has other practical advantages for those wanting gorgeous lawns including:
Artificial grass doesn’t require water, so you can focus watering on your live plants.
Synthetic turf doesn’t require other products like fertilizers and pesticides, eliminating chemicals from your yard.
Synthetic grass also reduces the amount of money you spend on your lawn, allowing you to spend saved money on other plants and yard beautification items.
There are endless ways you can use artificial grass to improve both the front curb appeal of your home as well as the backyard for the family to enjoy. Whether you want an elaborate, mature design or a fun landscape plan your kids will remember forever, artificial grass may be the first thing to consider.
Make your playground more beautiful – and safer – with the addition of artificial turf
Artificial turf playgrounds are widely being used at schools, churches and day care centers.
More and more schools and recreation departments are installing artificial turf to replace natural sod playgrounds and ball fields. Communities like that artificial turf playgrounds require less maintenance and are built for durability and high foot traffic. Natural playgrounds can get worn down easily and require regular maintenance to keep them in top form. Playgrounds get more play than household lawns and need to be durable and long lasting. When synthetic turf is installed it provides a safe foundation for kids and encourages active play with less injuries and allergies.
Artificial grass is what the safest and strongest playgrounds are made of. Learn how synthetic turf is making playgrounds safer in communities near and far.
Playgrounds are better with artificial grass.
Less Allergies and More Play
Kids who have bad allergies can find it hard to thrive and stay active on an outdoor playground. Natural grass is full of allergens and pollen. Synthetic turf playgrounds produce no pollen. The only pollen exposure for children would be from nearby trees that may be close to the playground. Artificial turf makes playgrounds safer and more accessible for all kids, no matter if they have allergies or not!
No Toxic Chemicals
Normal sod lawns are kept thriving up by using pesticides and fertilizers. Some of these chemicals that used to help your grass thrive and kill weeds and insects can be potent.
Synthetic grass playgrounds do not require and pesticides, fertilizers or chemicals to stay healthy. Weeds do not grow in artificial grass and ants do not thrive within the turf foundation fibers. So weed killer and insect killer will also be eliminated. Synthetic grass is providing a safe and organic foundation because it does not need any chemicals to thrive.
Kids love playing on artificial grass.
Optimal Drainage
Artificial grass is perfect for ball fields and playgrounds because it equipped with optimal drainage. Natural playgrounds can remain soaked for days after a big rainstorm, but synthetic grass dries fast with no worries of standing water or puddles. Kids can play more safely because they won’t be slipping in mud puddles or wet grass. Artificial turf helps to reduce weather related reduce injuries that are commonly found on playground build on a natural grass foundation.
Durability
Artificial turf playgrounds allow your kids to play on a traditional looking playground and still get a more durable play experience. The durability of a artificial grass playground is unmatched with it’s shock absorbing infill materials that have proven fall safety capabilities. The severity of the falls is lessened by the infill systems. That means less bruises, scrapes and cuts for your kids.
Even Playing Surface
Parents know that no play foundation is going to be accident free. A lot of natural grass accidents occur because of uneven terrain. Grass can wear thin with heavy foot traffic and divots can appear. Play areas experience heavy foot traffic and can result in uneven or eroded ground. Artificial grass playground turf areas provide a more safe play experience because they remain at a constant height and will not become uneven due to weather conditions or heavy playground play.
Less Access to Bacteria
Artificial grass playgrounds are a smart option for schools, churches and day care centers.
Playgrounds are full of bacterial agents. Depending on the size and popularity of your playground will determine how much exposure your kids may come in contact with. Artificial grass has less potential for bacterial growth because its turf fibers contain anti-microbial agents. These agents fend off bacteria and viruses that attempt to thrive in it and give your kids a safer play experience.
Uneven ground, excessive pollen and standing water are just a few of the reasons why natural grass is dangerous for your kids. Kids will always find a way to have accidents and acquire bruises and scrapes, but artificial turf works hard to lessen those accidents and allergens. Artificial turf playgrounds are more cost efficient because they require less maintenance and are long lasting. Artificial grass playgrounds are also making playgrounds safer for your kids than ever before. Your kids deserve a playground that provides more cushion for falls, optimal drainage, less chemicals and bacteria and allows them to play hard, but safe. There’s a reason why artificial grass is becoming the go-to foundation for playgrounds and it’s because it provides the safest play experience.
Your yard will be one of the most unique in the neighborhood once you realize the ways you can use artificial grass in designing the perfect landscape. Artificial grass offers some features that will truly make your lawn stand out.
ADVANTAGES OVER NATURAL LAWN
Use artificial turf creatively in your landscape design.
Artificial turf has some advantages over natural grass when it comes to landscape design. With synthetic turf:
It doesn’t turn brown or develop dead spots so it can be used in hard to grow areas.
It doesn’t grow so it can be used in more elaborate designs without a lot of upkeep.
Artificial turf doesn’t allow weeds to thrive, so it can be used easily in border areas that would be difficult to weed on a regular basis.
It can be precisely placed next to other elements like concrete or stone, making it a great asset in intricate designs.
It doesn’t need to be watered, yet it always looks good.
UNIQUE ARTIFICIAL GRASS DESIGN
Artificial grass in a trickle fountain design.
Homeowners around the country have allowed imaginative landscape artists to find new and interesting ways to use artificial turf with live plants, rocks, and concrete to create stylish yards. Some of the more intricate designs include doing a checkerboard pattern with synthetic turf and concrete blocks. Other variations of that include artificial grass with concrete borders between the blocks of grass and the reverse, concrete blocks with synthetic grass as the border.
Some landscape designers are using artificial grass and other elements, like rock, to create yard art, such as a picture or design like a favorite musical score or the letter of the family’s last name. Creative landscape designers are also using different shades of artificial grass to create these type of incredible designs in lawns, making for a show-stopper for those driving through the neighborhood.
There are other types of designs where artificial grass becomes a great feature. It can be used around a pool area, making for cushy comfort while preventing grass and mud from entering your pool or being tracked into the house after a swim. Artificial grass can also be used to create a natural patio bordered by either concrete, rock or cobblestone, that can be utilized as an awesome party spot. It can also be used to create winding paths through gardens, alongside border stone.
Some homeowners have used artificial turf with plants natural to their areas to create a beautiful garden for their family to enjoy. Ideas include mixing artificial grass with boulders, cacti, flowering trees and taller grasses to create an oasis that looks fully native to the area.
ADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL GRASS
Artificial grass serves as a great foundation that will help protect plants by limiting bugs and weeds. Synthetic grass has a backing that prevents bugs from getting to feeding areas in the dirt and also halts weeds from growing.
Artificial turf has other practical advantages for those wanting gorgeous lawns including:
Artificial grass doesn’t require water, so you can focus watering on your live plants.
Synthetic turf doesn’t require other products like fertilizers and pesticides, eliminating chemicals from your yard.
Synthetic grass also reduces the amount of money you spend on your lawn, allowing you to spend saved money on other plants and yard beautification items.
There are endless ways you can use artificial grass to improve both the front curb appeal of your home as well as the backyard for the family to enjoy. Whether you want an elaborate, mature design or a fun landscape plan your kids will remember forever, artificial grass may be the first thing to consider.
