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Few things are more frustrating than a messy front yard. In addition to disrupting your curb appeal, overgrown, messy landscaping can also harbor pests and make it look like you don't care about your property. Fortunately, tidying up your yard doesn't have to be difficult. I have spent years learning more about landscaping, and this blog is all about how to become a landscaping enthusiast. Check out these articles about fun topics like planting flowers, perfecting pruned trees, and decorating your yard with whimsical additions. After you know more about landscaping, your yard might become the talk of the town.

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What Are The Common Uses For Synthetic Grass?

by Bill Kuhn

Talking with a landscaper about installing synthetic grass might seem a little odd. However, synthetic turf serves several relevant purposes in both commercial and residential settings. If you have one of the following five issues on a property, you may want to discuss whether a synthetic solution is the right option.

Grass Won't Grow

Some locations are just terrible spots for growing natural grass. You can throw all the nutrients and quality soil in the world at them, and they just won't produce much growth. This happens in places where there isn't sufficient sunlight. It also occurs in dry regions where high winds dry the grass out so fast that irrigation is effectively useless. Even if grass does grow on a site, it might only grow in uneven and ugly patches. Synthetic turf allows you to solve the aesthetic and practical problems associated with barren ground.

Foot Traffic

People and animals walking on grass can quickly destroy it. While some species of grass are good for handling foot traffic, even these aren't magical. If there's enough foot traffic at a location, it can wear down grass and expose dirt paths. Rather than fighting with foot traffic to keep a space green, you might install synthetic grass. Not only will it look better, but you'll have lower maintenance costs because you won't constantly need to reseed and treat the area.

No Soil

Especially in urban areas, there are spots where natural grass isn't a practical option. If you've built a rooftop garden with planter boxes, for example, you might also want some grass around it. While it's possible to grow natural grass in this setting, the job crosses from landscaping work into a major engineering challenge. However, synthetic turf allows you to add greenery without the need for soil, irrigation, and drainage. If you want to add some life to the concrete jungle, synthetic grass is frequently the way to go.

Pet Pee

Many animals like to urinate on grass. Cats and dogs are particularly notorious. If they prefer to pee in particular spots, they can lay waste to the natural grass. Rather than trying to fight the good fight against the chemistry of animal urine, it may be simpler to install synthetic grass.

Displays

Finally, many businesses use synthetic turf for displays. Suppose a hardware store wants to create an indoor display for the mowing season. The simplest solution is to use synthetic grass so customers quickly get the idea.

Contact a company that offers synthetic grass to learn more.

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