Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Fake Grass has zero maintenance.This is one of those common myths that are only partially false.
The truth is that real grass has way more maintenance and yearly cost per square foot than our artificial lawns—the mowing! The weeding! The watering! But there is still a minimal amount of maintenance required to help your yard look fresh. You’ll want to rake and pick up any leaves or debris and lightly rinse…
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Not suitable for Children.
When fake playground surfaces were first created, they seemed far more dangerous than a natural environment. One misconception about fake grass comes from the black shredded tire bits used for infill. They were hot, smelly, and possibly filled with harmful chemicals. The good news is that now artificial grass looks and feels more like the…
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Artificial Grass is too expensive.
Installing artificial grass indeed has a higher upfront cost. The cost for high-quality products and professional grass installation is more per square foot than seed or sod. However, there are a lot of other factors to weigh before making your decision. While the upfront costs may be high, the long-term investment can start saving you…
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Artificial Lawns have poor drainage.
Here we have a case of “blaming the product for a poor install!” The reality is a properly installed lawn will have excellent drainage. Sometimes even better than the natural lawns out there. The odd gopher, heavy rain, and pet can create uneven pockets in “the real thing” that will accumulate too much water over…
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Fake Grass gets too hot!
Product is everything with this one. Indeed, synthetic grass does not benefit from a natural water supply coursing through each blade and root, acting as a natural heat reducer. But there are many options to consider that will significantly reduce the summer scorch. Lighter colors absorb less of the sun’s rays, reducing overall heat. We…
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Fake Grass looks awful!
When people begin to consider synthetic grass, they only have one image in mind—those ugly astroturf mats from the 70s. Advancements in turf have come a long way since then. Now thousands of parks and homeowners across the country are installing synthetic grass because it looks beautiful year-round. Installing artificial grass is a great option…
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Artificial Turf is not suitable for pets.
Dog lovers are very welcome! The fact is, that artificial turf might be one of the best options for your pet. Sorry to say, one of the big killers of real grass is your dog. The digging. The scratching. The urination. We’ve all seen beautiful natural landscapes ruined by the constant toll of a few energetic pets.…
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Artificial Turf Myths
There are a lot of concerns people have when they start considering a move to artificial turf. There are common myths about artificial turf that people take as fact. Will fake grass be safe for pets and children? Does artificial turf require maintenance? Will my fake grass look, well, fake? We’ve debunked 7 big myths…
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LOOKING AFTER ARTIFICIAL GRASS: MINIMUM EFFORT AND STRESS
Compared to the time and energy required to keep a real grass lawn looking neat and tidy, maintaining artificial grass is incredibly easy. This is just one of the many advantages of swapping from real grass to fake grass. And if you look after it, your artificial grass could last from 15 to 25 years. For more…
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ARTIFICIAL GRASS DO’S AND DON’TS
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