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World Trends & Artificial Turf

September 14, 2016

The artificial turf market started in the sports arenas, but now it’s grown to many other areas. ­Resort planners, for one, are seeing the benefits of artificial turf. Steve Wynn’s Las Vegas resorts are one example. Disneyland is another. The people who design these places want a surface that will look great all year long. Grass can’t always hold up to bad weather, though. Artificial turf is a popular choice now because it can match the original design plans in any climate. Those who have visited Watersavers Turf, in the San Francisco Bay Area, have seen just how useful this product can be.

Synthetic Turf Offers Ease

Synthetic turf isn’t just a good choice for its looks. More and more often, it has become the answer in areas dealing with drought. Caring for a real grass lawn uses up a lot of water. It also costs a lot of money. With synthetic turf, people save money on lawn care, and they save the planet. The green movement has made plenty of businesses work to treat the planet better. The need to cut costs has led others to look for areas where they’re spending more than they need to. Both of these have made many realize that synthetic turf is often more useful than real grass. In homes, resorts, and all other types of properties, it solves two big problems.

Trends in the Faux Grass Industry

Faux grass might have started out in sports venues, but it didn’t stay there. As more people have seen how they can use it, faux grass has turned up in many different spots. A lot of that has to do with the fact that the entire world has to deal with water shortages. No matter what type of property you design, this is something you have to keep in mind these days. Real grass is just not the best option anymore.

 The EPA says that up to 7 billion gallons of water are used to water our yards every single day. Lawn mowers and other garden tools use 17 million gallons of fuel a year. Grass clippings break down to create methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. None of this is good for the planet. It’s also not good for our bank accounts. Faux grass lawns don’t need to be watered or mowed. That’s why some leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area have started giving people rebates to use it on their lawns. The effort to fight against the drought has made them all see how it can help with this issue.

Others are also joining in. Turf has the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) project certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This makes it a great option for builders and designers who want to go green. It earned this attention because it saves water, uses recycled content, and is a renewable material.  Since it takes so little to take care of, lawn tools are not needed. In both the long and short run, this helps to lower smog levels.

Reasons to Make the Switch to a Plastic Lawn 

  • All year round surface use
  • No yard work, lawn care is cheap and easy
  • Great for those who travel
  • More time to play sports
  • Great for the elderly or for those who can’t work in the yard
  • Saves on fuel
  • No need for a sprinkler system
  • Saves on water
  • Great for pets
  • Keeps the house cleaner
  • Easy to shape to any design
  • Reduces lawn costs
  • Reduces injuries
  • Lasts for about 20 years

Get Creative with Fake Grass 

Fake grass comes in many shades of green. It also comes in many different blade heights. It can be placed between pavers on a path, down the center of a driveway, or around a pool. It’s perfect to use anywhere grass won’t grow, such as in the shade or on a slope.

It’s not just good for lawns, though. Designers are using fake grass in their projects for such things as headboards and wallpaper. It’s the product of the future with more and more people finding creative ways to make use of it.

If you’re ready to make the switch, contact Watersavers Turf.  We have everything you need to install new turf, and we’d be happy to offer samples for your next project. Find one of our SF Bay Area locations near you, or call 844-974-8873.

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