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12 November 2012

A Brief Look At Fake Versus Real Grass

By Fernando Petite


Fake lawn is very popular and its popularity has been increasing since it was first made available. Artificial turf was introduced during the 1960s and has been used in a lot of different ways. It is true that this kind of grass was originally used only on sports fields, however as time has passed, its applications have expanded.

Now artificial turf lawn it is to be found in all sorts of applications, i.e. It is used for residential, recreational, and commercial areas.

You do not need to be a genius to figure out that there are some obvious benefits to choosing a fake lawn over a real one. First of all, the grass will not die off and turn brown, and it requires far less work to maintain your lawn, so that it will look gorgeous all year round. In short, you do not need a lot of time, and you do not have to have the proverbial green thumb in order to have a lush, beautiful looking lawn. Of course, there are both advantages and disadvantages to having an artificial lawn, just as there are if you choose to have real grass. Below we can see some of the pros and cons for each type of lawn:

fake grass

Those who opt for fake lawns will always point out that they are cheaper to maintain and require less of your time. When you have a fake lawn you do not have to worry about mowing it, watering it, and fertilizing it. Since you do not need to buy different products to maintain them, your fake lawn will cost less over time. Of course, saving time and money is not all that can be said in favor of fake lawns over real ones. These artificial lawns are also great for those that are environmentally conscious. Fake lawns do not require the use of pesticides and other potentially harmful chemicals. The drainage system is excellent, and it dries very quickly as well. That means that it can be used and enjoyed much sooner than would be the case if the grass were real and wet. Sporting injuries are kept down thanks to the evenness of fake lawns, because there is perfect consistency all over the field. So, as we have shown, there are valid reasons why you should choose artificial grass over real grass.

In Favor Of The Real Thing

On the other side of the coin are those that point out that installing fake grass is considerably more expensive than installing real grass. In fact, installing artificial grass can be a rather expensive undertaking. Also, do not think that a fake lawn does not require any kind of work to keep them looking their best. For one thing, repairs are going to be required. Saying that fake lawns do not need to be watered is only half true, because they will need to be cleaned from time to time. When it comes to the use of artificial grass on sports fields, some players complain about how hot it can get if the weather is warm. Naturally, if the turf is too warm, the player's abilities are going to be affected.




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