Before you install artificial grass

Tired of paying high water bills? Can’t find the time to water your lawn? Using artificial grass for your front yard can be a great solution if you want to save time and money.

If you’re planning to get one for your property, here are the things you need to think of to make sure that you choose the perfect artificial lawn for your home.

1. Traffic
   How many people will use your lawn, and how frequent will it be? Will it be used mostly by kids and pets? Will it be for regular BBQs and get-togethers with family and friends? Determining the use of your lawn can help you decide how durable you need your artificial grass to be.
   
   
2. Maintenance
   Although using artificial grass eliminates regular watering and trimming, you’ll still need to do some things to keep your lawn in tip-top shape. To save time and money, choose a product that requires minimal maintenance.
   
   
3. Turf’s type
   Unlike before, you can now choose from a variety of artificial grass. Manufacturers of synthetic grass have now made a way to modify these:

• Softness – artificial grass today comes in varying softness or hardness. If you’re planning to use your yard for outdoor activities with your pet or kids, it’s best to go for the softer ones. Otherwise, it’s okay to have a harder synthetic grass installed.
• Colour – did you know that there are other colour options for artificial grass? Gone are the days when artificial lawns only come in one shade of green. Make sure to go over your choices and see which works best with the overall look of your property.
• Grass blades – think about how long or short and how wide you want the blades to be. But make sure that they closely resemble the look of the types of grass that grow in your area.

If you need help deciding, our businesses are ready to lend you a hand and give some advice. Check out our list of the best lawn experts on our site.