Go Green And Stay Green With Faux Lawns

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While 2020 has been a year full of conflict and uncertainty,many of us have had the pleasure of staying home more than we are accustomed to. Subsequently, home projects have been on the rise, and working on our properties and landscapes have given us new insight.

 

Labor Intensive & Costly Landscapes

Yard work can be an awfully laborious chore that can leave anyone sweating from the severity of the heat and elements. Because yard work is such a hassle, it has left many of us trying to think of ways to avoid doing it. While you could pay for lawn services to perform weekly maintenance of your yard for you, many of these services can run you out of pocket and become quite costly. 

 

An Option To Traditional Lawns

Artificial grass has seen a spike in popularity as of late, and for good reason. Artificial grass requires little to no maintenance making it drastically easier to care for than traditional lawns. Natural yards can contract diseases and develop health issues, resulting in more money and time spent continually on them. 

 

Faux Grass Has Zero Health Issues

Faux yards cannot contract any diseases, die from environmental and weather conditions, or fall victim to weeds and pests which in turn saves you money and time. They also don’t require any pesticides or fertilizers like natural grass. Because fake yards aren’t alive, you don’t have to worry about them dying so they require much less hands-on care. 

 

Little Maintenance 

Traditional lawns require constant cutting and trimming. They also require a great deal of watering and nutrients. Keeping up with the constant care needed for living grasses will begin to wear you down and consume all of your time and money. Faux grass will help you save all the money you spent on lawn care as it cuts it out of the equation.

 

Dependable Beauty

Another pro from having an artificial lawn is that it always looks good, year-round. Most yards will go through phases of looking ruff and worn down. It normally requires a lot of maintenance to revive ill lawns. Fake grass will always stay green without constant water or fertilizer. 

 

Keeping Clean

Artificial yards also don’t have dirt and bugs which will help to keep your house clean. Real grass yards can track in all sorts of mud and bugs getting them all over your home. Also, most artificial yards have built-in drainage systems preventing any types of flooding, preventing any damage to your home or property. 

 

Making The Change

It is known that normal yards require lots of unnecessary work which is why the smart decision would be to replace your yard with artificial grass and enjoy the benefits. Saving on time, energy, water waste, and money, as well as helping the environment through discontinued chemical use make artificial turf a wise decision. 

Texas Custom Turf will help you go green and stay green with faux grass lawns. Call today to find out how we can help your landscape work for you.

What to Do with Old Artificial Turf

What to Do with Old Artificial Turf

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Have you spent years loving your artificial turf? If so, that’s great. However, nothing will last forever – not the artificial turf you have installed. While it can last for 10 to 15 years or more, time will take its toll eventually.

When time starts to catch up with your turf, you will notice a few things. For example:

  • High traffic areas appear tired and won’t rebound without brushing
  • Infinitesimal fading is noticeable
  • Smelly bacteria or mold has developed
  • Seams separate and fray

If you have noticed these problems with your turf, now is an excellent time to consider replacing it. Installing new artificial turf will improve your home’s curb appeal, and if you are trying to sell, the idea of a low maintenance lawn is appealing to many buyers.

However, don’t just throw out the artificial turf. There are several steps you should take to ensure proper disposal.

Avoid Hauling the Turf to the Dump

You probably know that landfills across the country are overflowing. If you are like most people, the last thing you want to do is add even more waste to the pipe. The good news is that modern artificial turf can be recycled.

While this wasn’t always the case, recyclers can separate the infill material from the poly-plastics that are used for the backing and blades. After the turf has been cleaned and processed, it can be made into an array of products from t-shirts and tote bags to a top dressing for natural grass.

Breathing New Life into Old Grass

In some situations, organizations and municipalities like to use second hand, cheaper turf that is still in pretty good condition and ideal for batting cage mats or other lower impact areas. This turf will be cleaned and sanitized for these types of uses before it is reinstalled for use elsewhere.

It may be a good idea for you to keep some of the old turf, too. There are more than a few creative things you can do with artificial grass both inside and outside. When you repurpose your fake grass for use outside, it will fit in with other efforts you have made to promote sustainability.

You can also let people nearby know about the old turf that you have. You never know, a neighbor may need the turf to use as a floor in their child’s new playhouse or for their dog’s outdoor play area. You can either give it away or sell it to those who want it.

Shopping for New Artificial Turf for Your Landscape

When you replace your old lawn, it will refresh the entire landscape. You can decide to replace the turf just like before or give your yard a makeover by changing the shape or size. With artificial turf, this decision is easy because you don’t have to worry about limitations like dense shade or mowing convenience that may be problematic for natural grass. Be sure to work with the professionals to ensure that you get the high-quality turf that you want and deserve.