Artificial turf has become very popular in the past few years. Homeowners are in love with how it makes their lawns look, how much less work there is to do on the yard, and all the other amazing benefits. One question that is often asked is if artificial grass and pets go together? The answer may really surprise you. Keep reading to find out more. Artificial grass, also known as fake grass or turf, is perfect for pets. One of the best reasons that a pet owner can install turf is because it is resilient. Dogs love to rough house with each other and have also been known to create burrows. However, when you install fake grass, you do not need to worry about this. This lawn is ideal for pets because its durable construction will also provide much comfort to your doggy. Dogs like to go outside to do their business. Rarely do you see a dog that is litter trained, and if your dog is a larger breed, […] Continue reading
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Artificial turf used to be touted as a “plastic carpet”. Monsanto first invented fake grass in the 1960s and since then it has come a long way. The NFL started using it, and in the middle 1970s, longer fibers were introduced with sand infill and padding. Soon after this, another generation of artificial turf developed, which accounted for 6,000 plus installs in 2011. Each year, between 1,000 and 1,500 investments are added to this. This third-generation lawn starts by selecting the polyethylene threads. These materials include monofilament, silt-film or a combination of both of them. They’re designed in the carpeting of lawn, which is then sprayed with a latex or urethane mixture. From here it will be rolled up and sent to the installation site. Once at the site, it will be unfurled and either pasted or sewed to form a landscape. The infill will need to be added to the green carpeting. This infill can be thought of like dirt. If the green carpeting did not have the infill, […] Continue reading
Artificial turf has become quite popular in the past few years. Play areas, front yards, back yards, and landscapes are being covered with the lush grass. What is really great about it is that in hot weather, it will not need watering as real grass does. And if you are a dog master, your pup will adore you for installing artificial turf. You may wonder if artificial turf is safe for dogs. The answer is yes! There aren’t any detectable lead fragments in the artificial lawn. This issue from years past occurred when lead levels were noted in some artificial turf. As lead leads to many well-being issues, people have a right to be concerned for their pets. Other pet owners are worried concerning substances in synthetic grass. Perhaps there are bacteria in the artificial turf. Chemicals are used frequently on real grass. Fertilizers could be spread to grow a lush, green yard each spring. Herbicides and pesticides are spread to keep pests at bay. And not every lawn care […] Continue reading
When you install artificial grass, you save a lot of money because you won’t need to reseed, water, or mow it. However, the upfront investment isn’t cheap and you will need to take some steps to care for your artificial turf. Owning the Right Equipment You’ll still need some equipment to use in caring for your artificial grass. While you won’t need a hose, leaf blower, or rake, you will need a stiff brush to use. Caring for Your Artificial Turf Once It’s Installed After your artificial grass is installed there will be some excess sand present. Lightly sweep it across the grass so that it’ll make its way into the infill. You’ll also want to make sure that your grass is always kept clean since dust, dirt, and debris can easily accumulate there, making it look unappealing. For this, you’ll want to use a lawn sweeper, garden vacuum, or leaf blower. These are things you’ll want to make sure you do once every three months unless you have dogs […] Continue reading