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Artificial Grass - Easy Maintenance
Are you tired of worrying about the length of your grass, or the brown spots that always seem to appear on your lawn right when the homeowner's association is taking a tour of the neighbourhood? Many people these days are considering other options for their front and back yards, including xeriscaping, edible landscaping, and artificial grass. You might think that installing fake turf on your yard will give it the appearance of a football stadium, but there are actually many sophisticated brands of turf available that emulate the real thing quite convincingly. If you're interested in saving time and money, here are some things you should know.

First, it's important to realize that although artificial grass will look just like real grass and will give your neighbours the impression that you're a lawn care genius, there will be some differences that you can't avoid. Synthetic grass will become warmer when it spends hours in the direct sunlight, because the materials it's made of will conduct the heat. Although there is no reason to be afraid of walking on your lawn in the summer months, you should be aware that this feeling might become a little unpleasant.

Another thing you should realize is that even though you don't need to water artificial grass to make it grow, you will occasionally need to use water to clean it. Over time, the synthetic turf can become dusty and dirty, and in some cases will even start to give off a noticeable odour. The way to take care of these problems is simply to attach a high pressure nozzle to your regular garden hose and give the entire lawn a good rinsing. The water will not run off into your driveway because the underlying mat is perforated to let the moisture seep down into the rock and soil underneath.

Something else that many who install artificial grass have noticed is that when the fake turf is walked or played on, the blades of grass will become bent. Because the grass isn't alive, it will tend to stay in this bent position instead of naturally springing back to life. All you need to do is run a light rake across the turf in an against the grain motion. This will separate the blades of grass that have become matted together, and encourage all the grass to return to its upright position. For most people, these small tasks are nothing compared to the endless work of caring for a live lawn.

 

 
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Artificial Grass & Synthetic Grass Facts

Artificial Grass, Synthetic Grass or "Fake Grass" as some may call it, has many names. Some people use the terms Fake Turf, Artificial Turf, Synthetic Turf, Plastic Grass etc but they all refer the the same thing, a great alternative to natural grass.

Across Australia, and in particular Melbourne, we have seen a huge uptake in Artificial Grass & Synthetic Grass. Do you love a perfect looking lawn? Want to provide a safe environment for your children free of any worries about allergies, weeds or other nasty surprises? Artificial Grass is the solution you've been looking for. Worried about water restrictions? You don't need to with Artificial Grass.

Melbourne weather can be tough and unpredictable. The market for artificial grass is quickly growing. This is actually do to improvements in manufacturing techniques and and the increased awareness of the benefits, both economical and environmental. One main benefit is a balance in lifestyle. With all your current responsibilities do you really want to spending more time maintaining your lawn if you don't have to? Another benefit are the environmental considerations of not using a lawnmower, and thus cutting out the carbon emissions. Artificial Grass is also great for dogs as its easy to clean, and they won't get muddy paws (which in turn leads to cleaner homes!). If you're considering a roof garden there may be benefits in hot having to support the additional weight of natural grass and dirt. Artificial Grass is also great for high wear areas, big events are a great example of this.

It can be tough to identify Synthetic Grass from natural grass, and that's a great thing for owners of Synthetic Grass. Have a look around Melbourne and see if you can spot any.

Do you suffer from hat fever? Synthetic Grass might be the perfect option for you! By using Synthetic Grass this also eliminates the need for fertilizers and pesticides which can end up in the water systems and cause damage to the environment. Synthetic Grass grass comes in many different colors to suit your needs.