It is that time of year again when you start thinking about your lawn and landscape and what you can do about it before the heat really sets in and starts to turn it brown. For many homeowners and commercial property owners, they have found their solution in the artificial grass in Tampa Bay. Artificial turf is a synthetic ground cover that takes lawn worry right off the table.
The Facts
Todays, artificial grass in Tampa Bay is vastly improved over its earlier counterparts. Since the 1960’s this ground cover has been evolving into the product that it is today. Here are some facts you may not know about this ground cover option:
1. It “sprouted” as a way to increase inner-city youth physical fitness and to give them a place to play besides the concrete jungle!
2. It grabbed the attention of consumers after it became the field option for the Houston Astrodome in 1966.
3. “Grass” blades on artificial grass in Tampa Bay can come in 9 different blade shapes to give the grass a more authentic look and feel.
4. The thatch layer, added to synthetic grass about a decade ago helps the blades to maintain shape and give the lawn a much more realistic look.
5. Synthetic grass is treated with UV protection, good quality fake grass will hold its color for about 10 or 15 years.
6. One square foot of fake turf can save up to 55 gallons of water every year.
7. 5% of gas emissions are related to yard keeping equipment like lawn mowers, you can reduce your carbon footprint substantially with fake turf.
8. No need for pesticides means no dangerous run offs.
9. It is everywhere. A quick look on the internet shows artificial grass that is being used in creative ways to decorate indoors, outdoors and even on roofs.
10. It is a cost saving ground cover, that is completely safe for the environment, children and pets.
Contact Easy Turf to learn more about artificial grass and whether it is right for your home or business.