Advantages of Synthetic Turf for Your Home

Have you ever seen an artificial turf? You might have, but didn't notice it! That's because artificial turf looks and acts the same as a natural lawn. In fact, if you own a natural lawn then you will need to water them and trim them when it grows.

On the other hand, artificial turf works as a beautiful lawn without fear of violating water restrictions or the landscaping guidelines of any state. Moreover, there are many benefits of owning a synthetic turf that you can read below:

No maintenance

As mentioned earlier, artificial turf doesn't require much maintenance like a natural lawn. With synthetic grass installation in Melbourne from Xtreme Turf, you will much free time which you can spend with your family instead of lawn care.

Removes puddling

Before installing turf, the ground needs to be rolled and smoothed out to eliminate any grooves and valleys where water can accumulate and it eliminates puddling. Small irrigation is made which helps in draining away excess water and prevent it from pooling in low areas.

No grass stains

There is another problem with natural grass i.e. it leaves grass stains on clothes. But with artificial turf, there is no such thing like grass stains. Children can play as hard as they want and they won't get unsightly grass or mud stains on their clothing.

No issue in shade

Natural grass can fade and die in shaded areas. Artificial turfs require no sunlight. In fact, synthetic turf works well in the shade because it will maintain its original colours and size for years without water and sunlight.

No bare spots or ruts

You might have seen pathways on grass, that is because of high volumes of foot traffic. On the other hand, artificial turf is extremely resilient and can even resist the constant pressure of being walked on. The blades of synthetic turfs will bounce back and remain in an upright position as long as the filler is in the place.

Safe for everyone

Another benefit of installing artificial turf is that it contains an anti-bacterial element that prevents bacteria from spreading. This means synthetic turf is great for the homes where children and pets reside as they play worry-free without getting exposed to any harmful pesticides or toxic chemicals that are used for the natural grass.

Doesn't need fertilizers

Unlike natural grass which grows and spreads, artificial turf is beautiful and vibrant without being fertilized on a regular basis. As it is made in factories, it will remain lush, green, and toxic-free. While you don't have to use any harsh chemicals which is harmful to the local environment causing overgrowth of algae in streams, rivers, and lakes.

Drought resistant

You can water your artificial turfs but for cleaning them and prevent odours. Otherwise, this turf doesn't require water which makes it great for places where droughts occur occasionally.

Great for recreational areas

Artificial turfs are great for recreational areas such as ball courts, tennis courts, indoor gardens, and patio surfaces. Unlike natural grass, artificial grass can withstand high foot traffic and doesn't wear and tear easily. You can even cut it in shapes, to make it a perfect fit oddly shaped areas.

Hi, I am Andrew Dorron, and I'm marketing manager at Xtreme Turf in Melbourne