How To Achieve a Sustainable Artificial Grass Installation
Landscaping is one of the most significant ways home and business owners can make their properties more sustainable. At Turf Now!, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between beautiful outdoor spaces and sustainability. If you’re one of many SoCal property owners looking to make their landscapes more eco-conscious, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to achieve a sustainable artificial grass installation.
Ask Your Installer About Non-Toxic Turf
A reputable artificial grass installer can tell you what their turf is made from. Quality synthetic grass is free from harmful chemicals like lead and heavy metals, and it’s typically third-party tested for safety, too.
Before placing an order with a supplier, ask them to share about the materials they use and what certifications their turf has. If they’re a reputable company, they’ll be happy to share the details on what makes their product planet-friendly.
Maximize Your Water Conservation
Being inorganic, artificial grass doesn’t require irrigation like natural grass does. As such, it can save you thousands of gallons of water per year on your landscaping!
To maximize your water conservation, consider all the ways you can use turf around your home or business. A skilled synthetic grass installer isn’t limited to just front lawns; we can create everything from putting greens to pool decks to playgrounds. Every turf project will reduce your water waste and improve your carbon footprint.
Choose Quality Synthetic Grass
Not all turf is created equal, and it’s critical to choose the right materials for your project. Some suppliers cut costs by cutting corners, and this shows in the quality of their turf. Cheaply-made artificial turf will fade, shred, and break down within just a few years of installation. You’ll end up replacing it every few years, which isn’t sustainable.
At Turf Now!, we’re meticulous about turf selection. The suppliers we work with are leaders in the industry, producing top-tier materials that last for well over a decade. Your new, eco-friendly landscape will look spectacular for many years to come!
Consider All the Infill Options
Infill is the material that lies on top of the turf backing and between the fibers. It plays an important role by ensuring proper drainage and supporting the turf blades. For the most sustainable artificial turf landscape, look for infill that’s made from natural or recycled materials.
Infill options like silica sand are natural and biodegradable, making them more eco-friendly than infills made from crumb rubber or plastics. The latter options may contain chemicals and heavy metals, and they don’t break down easily, which contributes to microplastic pollution.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Lowered Maintenance
Just by installing artificial grass, you’re guaranteed to make your outdoor spaces more sustainable! The maintenance required for natural grass has a significant environmental impact. Constant irrigation wastes water, lawn chemical treatments pollute water runoff, and mowing releases harmful emissions into the air. With synthetic grass, you can virtually eliminate all of these!
The Turf Now! team is passionate about finding our clients the sustainable landscaping solutions they need. Whether your next project is a simple backyard putting green or a large commercial landscape, we’ve got you covered. Give us a call at 818-901-0300 or contact us online today and let us know what we can do for your outdoor spaces!
