Pros and Cons of Installing Artificial Grass

Artificial grass has become a popular choice of grass for homeowners in southern California, and for good reason. It offers many benefits over natural grass, such as requiring less maintenance and being resistant to drought. However, artificial grass also has some drawbacks that you should be aware of before making a decision about whether or not to install it. In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of artificial grass that so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it is right for your home.

Artificial grass has come a long way over the past few decades. You will find that it much more resembles natural grass than it used to. Newer artificial grass has better textures, colors and can look just like natural grass.

There are many benefits of artificial grass that make it a good choice for those living in Southern California, specifically the Los Angeles Region. Some Benefits of Artificial Grass include:

• No mowing is required
• You won't need irrigigation to keep artificial grass alive
• No fertilizers needed
• Pets won't cause any discoloration or damage to artificial grass
• Low cost to maintain

While at first glance there seem to be a lot of pros to installing artificial turf, it does come with downsides. For instance, surfaces will get much hotter than they would with natural grass. IN addition, while artificial turf requires much less maintenance, your artificial grass will still need to be groomed, cleaned and you will need to add infill at regular times. If you are looking for a natural looking yard, artificial grass may not be your best bet. Although it has come a long way, you will never be able to completely mimic the look and feel of natural grass. A few things you will want to take into consideration include:

• Children: If you have an area where your children regularly play, artificial grass will be a great option. You will never have to worry about the area getting muddy or the grass being too tall for them to play in.
• Hard to access areas: You won't have to worry about reaching hard to reach areas with a lawn mower or the sun not reaching areas in your yard.
• Drought Resistant Areas: As we hear more and more about droughts in Southern California, having artificial grass allows for less watering and better water conservation efforts.

There are many situations where artificial grass is beneficial. Even though you will need more watering and care for natural grass, you can never quite replicate the look and feel of natural grass with artificial turf. Real grass also offers enhanced air quality due to the fact that it releases large amounts of oxygen back into the air. It also offers a real benefit to the natural environment including the ecosystem. While it is clear to see that both natural grass and artificial turf have their benefits, we recommend reaching out to a landscaping company in Southern California to go over the specifics as they apply to your property and area. If you do a search for landscaping companies in Los Angeles who install artificial turf, you will find a plethora. You will want to make sure that any company you contact can provide references and photos of projects they have completed. A reputable company will help you make an informed decision when it comes to installing artificial grass in your yard. Green Advisor will work with you to assess whether artificial grass or natural grass makes the most sense for your yard. We have installed artificial grass at hundreds of properties in Southern California. If you are considering installing artificial grass on your property, please reach out to us to discuss.