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 Upgrading the aesthetic of your home with synthetic grass is definitely an investment. Is it worth it? The short answer is YES!

2021 saw an enormous increase in residential installations of synthetic grass. And for good reason. With its versatility, durability, and clean look… turf brings a lot to the table. But, should you invest?

Increase the Usability of Your Space

We have installed synthetic grass in the most unusual places. From indoor putting greens, to rooftops and balconies the options are endless.  If you have a small yard synthetic grass can be used to break up your space. We recommend a dog run, putting green, or play area for kids as great additions to increase usability in your backyard landscape.

Another way to enhance your backyard space is with synthetic grass in and around poolscapes. These areas stay green and lush all year-round reducing muddy spots or grass clippings in the pool. Not to mention, many times the areas around pools are awkwardly shaped or small. Therefore, they are difficult areas to grow natural grass. Artificial turf can save you the mowing, seeding and sodding time.

We also install synthetic grass on a number of patios, balconies and rooftops. What better way to spend your time outside than with soft grass underfoot? It helps increase the comfort level when enjoying your time outside. It is definitely worth the investment.

 

Home buyers are noticing upgrades and amenities more than ever. You can actually increase the sell value of your home with synthetic grass. It provides an almost maintenance-free backyard landscape AND stays lush and green all year-round!

Most synthetic grass manufacturers offer a 15-year warranty on their products. This means well-cared for grass can last more than a decade. That is definitely an investment! And something to be noted when selling or buying a home.

Invest in the Comfort of Your Backyard

Synthetic grass is definitely a financial investment in your home. More so, it is an investment in more time outside enjoying your backyard (or front yard, rooftop, balcony…). When you spend less time mowing, watering, edging, or seeding you spend more time enjoying your space.

So, is it worth it? We think so. We get to follow-up with happy clients daily. We hear it all the time: no more muddy dog paws, no more patchy grass areas, more time practicing their swing, loving the feel of the grass on their feet… all the reasons to invest in synthetic grass.

 Artificial grass has become a favorite among Dallas pet owners, especially those with dogs, for its unique features that outclass natural grass. 

Wondering if you should make the switch? Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to when you invest in artificial grass for dogs near me:

1. Durability and Resilience with Artificial Grass

Artificial grass for dogs near me is significantly more durable than its natural counterpart. Paws, claws, digging, and roughhousing that would leave a natural lawn looking like a battlefield have little to no impact on artificial grass. 

The synthetic fibers of this grass are made to resist these daily onslaughts and bounce right back to their original shape.

2. Stain and Odor Resistance

Dog urine and feces can leave unsightly discolorations and unpleasant smells in natural grass.

In contrast, artificial grass doesn’t absorb liquids or odors, which means it is virtually stain-proof. Waste is easily cleaned up without leaving any residue or odors behind. 

Some artificial grasses, like the ones we use, even come with an antimicrobial layer, further reducing the chance of any unpleasant smells lingering.

3. Digging Deterrence

Artificial grass in Dallas offers an excellent solution for dogs that love to dig. As it is securely installed with a strong backing, your dog’s attempts to dig will be fruitless. 

This makes it a great deterrent for potential diggers and eliminates the risk of unsightly holes or ruined landscapes that you might face with natural grass.

4. Pest Repellant with Artificial Grass

Natural grass can harbor ticks, fleas, and other pests that pose a risk to dogs. On the other hand, synthetic grass is not appealing to insects, pests, or parasites. If any of these bugs do find their way onto your lawn, they won’t survive for long.

By choosing artificial grass, you remove this risk, contributing to a safer, healthier play environment for your furry friend.

5. Artificial Grass are Non-Toxic and Safe

Artificial grass is made from non-toxic materials that are safe for dogs and children. It also eliminates the need for harmful pesticides or fertilizers that are often required to maintain a natural lawn.

6. Consistent Surface

With natural grass, uneven surfaces, bare spots, or muddy patches can become hazardous, especially for active dogs. Artificial grass offers a smooth, even surface that helps prevent slips, falls, and injuries, making it a safer choice for dog owners.

7. Low Maintenance – More Time for Play

A synthetic lawn requires less maintenance than natural grass, which is often subject to damage from dogs. You won’t have to worry about seeding, watering, mowing, or weeding. 

The occasional rinse and brush are all it takes to keep artificial grass looking fresh and clean, even with a dog or several running around.

As a bonus, this also means you now have more time for bonding with your dog – play fetch, teach them tricks, or just relax on your soft and gorgeous synthetic yard.

8. Tough All Weather Conditions

Lastly, artificial grass is unaffected by weather conditions, which is not the case for natural grass. Be it scorching heat, freezing cold, or heavy rainfall, artificial grass retains its resilience and beauty. 

And unlike natural grass that can become muddy and damaged when wet, artificial grass stays dry and durable, which means a cleaner pet and home.

 Today the Great Salt Lake takes up roughly 950 square miles, less than a third of its former size in 1987! Ecologists warn of a possible environmental and economic disaster should the Great Salt Lake dry up. The lake bed contains a relatively large amount of arsenic, mercury, and lead which could create poisonous dust clouds should the lake dry up completely. 

“The prognosis isn’t good unless there’s massive action. But we have to start within one year, we have to take action now,” says Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall. 

By switching to artificial turf and other forms of drought friendly water, Utah residents can virtually eliminate the need for residential landscape irrigation. “Nationwide, landscape irrigation is estimated to account for nearly one-third of all residential water use, totaling nearly 9 billion gallons per day,” says the US Environmental Protection Agency.

 State Allocates $5 Million to Support Waterwise Landscaping

The Utah legislature has granted the Division of Water Resources five million dollars to use in a statewide grass removal rebate program. This exciting new program encourages people to switch to waterwise landscaping. Now Utah homeowners will be able to offset the cost of installing artificial turf! 

The full statewide program will launch through utahwatersavers.com in spring 2023. 

The Division of Water Resources is working with Central Utah, Jordan Valley, Washington County and Weber Basin Water Conservancy Districts to develop program standards for what will be considered “waterwise landscaping.” Communities will work with their districts to adopt standards that qualify for the statewide program. 

This program also comes with water conscious rules for new developments. At the very least, this new program will require that park strips in new developments will not have natural grass landscaping. The program will also stipulate that grass lawn areas will exceed no more than half of the total landscaped area for front and side yards.

Eligible participants can receive up to $3 per square foot of lawn replaced with waterwise landscaping. Rebate amount varies by location. Once your application has been approved, you have up to one year to complete your landscaping project.

 Turf Distributors has developed and launched an exclusive new backing for its artificial grass products!  CoolFlow™ is designed to reduce ambient heat, rapidly drain high quantities of water, and dry faster than standard artificial turf. This proprietary technology creates unique opportunities for Turf Distributors exclusive distribution partners nationwide.

CoolFlow™ is rapidly becoming the installer’s choice

CoolFlow™ is Turf Distributors’ most adaptable product yet! This backing CoolFlow™ is engineered to reduce ambient temperature, so that turf backings stay cool to the touch and easy to work with. As a result, CoolFlow™ is rapidly becoming the installer’s choice for artificial grass backings!

Turf Distriburtors’ latest innovation features a water permeable, non-perforated backing engineered to be quick drying, and suitable for countless applications. Its high flow rate quickly wicks away liquids, making it ideal for wet weather and applications that require fast drainage! This exciting new technology also makes cleaning up after pets quick and easy. CoolFlow™’s helps turf dry fast so it’s ready always for pet playtime!

This one-of-a-kind artificial grass backing is now available on select Turf Distributors products. CoolFlow™ is the wet weather ready, pet friendly, installer preferred product customers have been waiting for. You won’t find this technology anywhere else!

 At Turf Outlet, we sell top-quality artificial turf, including some of the best wholesale artificial grass for commercial applications. In addition to saving on water and maintenance costs, businesses can benefit from the low environmental impact of our commercial artificial grass, which requires no fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. It also offers a consistently lush and green surface for years, making it a highly cost-effective and beautifying investment.

Wholesale Artificial Grass for Commercial Applications

Wholesale commercial artificial grass from Turf Outlet is an affordable and efficient solution for commercial lawns and landscapes. This type of artificial grass is specifically designed to withstand high foot traffic areas and other common forms of wear and tear. Additionally, our commercial artificial turf comes in a variety of styles and shades of green that can help match the aesthetic of virtually any business, including offices, retail stores, shopping centers, restaurants, and more.

 

Here are 10 things that might make you think twice about artificial turf:

1. Price. I’m not going to bury the lede… there is a significant investment involved. A properly installed artificial lawn is more like your paver patio than your traditional lawn. Expect to pay $25-$35 a square foot. Yes, a 1000 square foot lawn will be over $25K. Note that this assumes your turf is installed properly. Most is not.

2. Low maintenance, not NO maintenance. Yes, your required mowings will go from 40 per year to 0. However, it will need to be cleared of leaves and debris if you have trees nearby. And even if you don’t, fake grass wants to be raked occasionally to look its best. There is no app for that, but we do provide a special rake with every installation. Get one here.

3. Infill scares you. One of the final steps when installing a synthetic lawn is to apply “infill”. This product filters down into the turf, weighing it down, making it look better and feel softer on your feet. But you don’t live in a cave so you heard about the dangers of infill. The good news is that the “crumb rubber” infill that caused problems is no longer in use. We use a ceramic coated sand product that is totally safe.

4. You have south facing windows…. that get full sun in the summer. This is a tough one. The sun may reflect off the windows and melt some of the turf! This situation is common enough that it is not covered by turf manufacturer’s warranties. It is also common enough that we can usually design a way around it.

5. The seams are the tough part. If more than one roll of turf is required for your lawn there will be a place where the rolls meet. (Just like carpet in a large room.) Matching these two and seaming them well is the hardest part of installing synthetic grass. This means you probably shouldn’t DIY or be the first synthetic grass project your landscaper has ever done.

6. It doesn’t look like your old lawn. It looks better. And while a traditional lawn never looks better than it does shortly after installation, your synthetic lawn will look just as perfect in 5 years.

7. Kids love it. This stuff begs to be played on, even in the winter. So if you don’t want kids running around in your yard consider installing some really splintery bark dust instead. But if you want to let your future Timber play soccer year-round, synthetic lawn is what you need.

8. Drainage. You do not want water to be sitting under your lawn for days. It will eventually cause problems with the base it is installed on. So, depending on the grade of your yard and how well your soil drains we may need to install some drainage underneath. A simple French drain with corrugated pipe leading to a dry well should do the trick.

9. The color won’t last forever (but what will?) The deep green of a syn-lawn is pretty hard to resist. But eventually that color will be begin to fade. The turf Ross NW Watergardens installs has a 10 year warranty on the color. So how long will the color last? Ask me in 20 years.

10. Envy is bad for the neighborhood. Your perfect lawn (that requires no mowing, watering, fertilizing, aerating, dethatching, etc) is sure to catch the eye of your neighbors. Can they handle how much better your yard is?

 DRAINAGE BENEFITS  

Because the water is leaving just as fast as it’s dropping in, you prevent spore and bacteria growth, keeping your landscape safe for pets and kids. You also avoid muddy holes, puddles, and standing water which attracts a wide variety of bugs to your backyard. When it comes to your pets doing their business, the same benefits of drainage capabilities with rainfall apply as well. Pet urine drains through without leaving dead, brown spots on your perfect lawn. The other doggy business can be picked up and rinsed away quickly with no issues.   

Many homeowners don’t think about the adverse effects of rain when it comes to a natural lawn. If you’re using fertilizers, bug sprays, and other chemical substances to keep natural grass alive, keep in mind where those things go when it rains. All of those chemicals run off and can end up in places we don’t want them to be, including the ocean. When you install artificial grass, you’re keeping all the chemicals off the lawn and helping prevent water pollution every single day.

When it comes down to it, Ags turf believes in making artificial turf the best option for any home or business. We work hard to give our customers only the best turf products on the market, so you’re never concerned about flooding, bugs, pet urine, mud, or water pollution. Superior drainage will keep your home looking green, beautiful, and efficient all year long. If you’re interested in taking advantage of all these benefits, make sure to give our team a call. We would love to assist you in making the switch.    

 Honestly, you’ve worked incredibly hard this year, and you deserve a break. You deserve to enjoy the holiday season and every day after. With an artificial grass lawn, you won’t have to worry about mowing, fertilizing, or watering it, and guess what? It’s still going to be as green and luscious as the first day it was installed. There will be no discolorations, no dead spots, and no overgrown grass because your new lawn is low-maintenance. A low-maintenance lawn means you have more time to sip hot chocolate by the fire with your family.

Buying gifts can get expensive quickly. But with artificial grass, you can save money in the long run. You deserve to spend money on what matters. We all know that water doesn’t come cheap in Laguna Niguel, so why continue paying such a high water bill? Artificial grass eliminates the need for fertilizing and watering, which means you can finally say bye to that hefty water bill every month!