Your lawn can be your biggest pride, meticulously mown and with a rich green colour that leaves all neighbours envious. But as it is with everything else in life, beauty comes with a lot of effort and can be short lived. The luscious green turf that adorned your yard throughout the warm months, can wither away as soon as the first signs of cold appear. How can one preserve the green blanket of joy even in the middle of winter? Well, with artificial grass of course!
First introduced in the 60’s, artificial grass was initially used in football stadiums and other sporting arenas where it was impossible to keep the field of natural grass in mint condition. But over time, homeowners started to recognize its many benefits too. Not only does it liven up your garden all year round, but it’s also incredibly sturdy and weather resistant. And Australian homes which undergo rough weather conditions are perhaps the ones most in need of this type of lawn. Here are some of the reasons that inspired a trend of artificial grass Melbourne and other Australian residents quickly embraced.
Resistant and Durable
First of all, artificial grass is designed with resistance in mind. Even if you install it on some heavily used areas such as the walkway, it will withstand the heavy foot traffic for many years. You can jump or run on it, or even drive your car through it, and the artificial grass will bounce back to its fresh state. This is great news for your kids who can happily play outside without you yelling to get off the lawn. And being resistant also means that this alternative to grass is also long lasting. Some artificial grass Melbourne manufacturers are so confident in their product that they give out a 7 year guarantee.
No Maintenance Costs
As you already know if you’ve had to deal with natural grass, keeping it fresh needs regular and ample watering. The cost of your water bill can sky-rocket during summer when natural grass soaks up the water like a sponge. But your water bill isn’t the only thing you’ll have to put money aside for, there’s also the cost of buying a lawn mower. While you might convince yourself that buying a lawn mower is only a one-time investment, remember that you’ll need the electricity to power it. And since grass grows like crazy, you will need to mow it every single week. But, artificial grass does not grow, nor does it wither away without watering. And no moving and no watering means no additional costs on your bills.
Chemical-free and Hypoallergenic
Another advantage of artificial grass is that it’s not prone to pest-damage or weed infestations. Because you won’t need to use chemicals and repellents to protect the grass, you’ll be having a safe and toxin-free environment for your kids to play in. Moreover, artificial grass gives people with grass pollen allergy the benefit of having a hypoallergenic lawn were they can chill without any problems.
