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Artificial Lawn: What Are The Advantages?

A beautiful lawn can improve the aesthetics of any outdoor space. However, in places like Las Vegas, a natural lawn can be extremely difficult to maintain. Artificial turf has come a long way, and can help to provide that same beauty without all the problems that come with natural lawns! Continue reading to learn about the advantages of an artificial lawn.

Resistant to Problems That Plague Natural Lawns

The regular upkeep that natural lawn requires is one of the most common pain points that artificial grass alleviates.

A natural lawn is prone to diseases, which you will need to fight off in order to keep your grass healthy and appealing. This will take time, money, and attention from you. Depending on how you care for your grass, your lawn may experience a variety of fungal types.

Maintaining a lawn is more complicated than it first appears because the amount of water, fertilizer, and height at which you mow it will all affect whether or not it attracts illness. Your lawn may already be infected if you notice a brown area there. In this situation, you would need to use your preferred fungicides to combat the disease.

Because artificial grass is unaffected by these diseases, your lawn will look wonderful with little upkeep.

Pests and Weeds

You’ve probably seen one or more advertisements for solutions designed to prevent weeds and bugs from damaging your natural grass.

This is another common issue that artificial lawns help with because they have a weed-proof base and don’t draw pests as natural grass does.

This is because artificial grass lacks the soil that weeds require.

Grubs and other insects that flourish in natural soil are drawn to natural grass. 

You have one less issue to deal with because synthetic turf lacks the natural substrate that both weeds and bugs need to grow.

Puddles & Mud

Even though Las Vegas is a very dry region, your grass may still become soggy after using your sprinkler system.

The possibility of your dog tracking mud into the house can be an issue.

Natural grass has a propensity to flood when it rains. Your lawn’s health is impacted when this occurs. Of course, water is important for your lawn. However, if you water your grass too much, it could die.

You don’t have to be concerned about mud formation because artificial turf doesn’t need water.

You won’t have to worry about floods if you choose superior artificial lawn because they will have drainage built in.

Quit Purchasing Fertilizer.

With little upkeep, your turf will stay lush and green.

You won’t need to continually shell out cash for pricey fertilizers.

The money you save will build up and can be used in other ways.

No Pesticides Are Required For An Artificial Lawn

Similar to fertilizer, pesticides are not necessary when using synthetic grass.

It does not draw pests from the outside that harm your lawn. This can help you avoid the harmful effects of pesticides on your grass and save you money every year as well.

Don’t Sweat The Water Restrictions

Las Vegas’ water restrictions can make it tough to upkeep any yard. One with a lawn is even more difficult to maintain. 

No matter how you look at it, maintaining natural grass demands water. Water is more expensive than ever, and if you mistakenly use too much at your home, you may be fined.

Since artificial grass doesn’t require water to survive, it can help completely eliminate this issue.

Minimize Weekend Upkeep

Some people take pleasure in mowing their grass and spending time in their backyard. 

For those who don’t, an artificial grass lawn may relieve you of the time and effort required to keep your lawn looking great if you’re weary of spending time maintaining it.

This is particularly true for front lawns, where HOAs and neighbors may object to your natural lawn’s untidy appearance. 

Moreover, several jurisdictions provide “cash for grass” initiatives that genuinely assist in financing the replacement of natural lawn with drought-resistant landscaping options.

An Artificial Lawn Will Have A Longer Life Span

There’s a strong possibility you’ll need to replace your natural lawn every few years or so if you have one. Artificial lawn doesn’t expire because it isn’t a living landscaping solution.

This implies that it won’t need to be replaced for many years.

Artificial grass of higher quality can survive for more than a decade.

Contact Us To Get A Quote For An Artificial Lawn

If you are interested in installing an artificial turf lawn in your Las Vegas yard, look no further. GreenLeaves Landscaping has the tools, knowledge and experience to assist you. Contact us today to get a quote!