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Synthetic Turf – A Blessing for Pet Owners
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Pets and grass are a formula for disaster. Both of these interact with one another in a way that affects them, you and your budget. However, thanks to the miracle of synthetic turf, you can now easily let your pet be itself without worrying about the perfection of your lawn. If you haven’t installed synthetic turf yet, read the following reasons to understand why you should. Reason #1) Guaranteeing Your Pet’s Health Natural grass is most attractive to pets; not only can they roll in it, but they can sniff around it to search for interesting things. However, natural grass...
Is Artificial Grass Safe?
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Most homeowners have asked this question over the past years. Despite over 15,000 fake baseball turf, artificial soccer turf and landscaping installations, some members of the media continue to confuse consumers by ”exposing” the hazardous side to synthetic turf. However, the truth is the opposite. This type of turf is completely safe and the following headings will prove that to you. Synthetic Turf is Free of Lead The first versions of Astro turf included lead; many potential users panicked after hearing about this because of studies that showed the adverse of this metal on children’s development. However, though lead is...
Artificial Lawn – When You Have No Time for Landscaping a Natural Lawn
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If you live in the suburbs but have a hectic routine or a busy job schedule, the first victim of your lack of time is your lawn. Natural grass requires hours of care since it needs water, pesticides and fertilizers regularly to look and feel perfect. However, if you can’t afford investing that much time, your best alternative is an artificial lawn. Fake grass has helped many homeowners, especially those with little time on their hands, over the years. If you want to know how artificial lawn grass can help you worry less about your lawn, consider the following benefits...
Golden Tips for Buying the Perfect Artificial Lawn
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Astro turf, or artificial grass, is generating a buzz in the landscaping scene. Not only does it provide homeowners with a perfect lawn all year round, but it also saves them from spending thousands of dollars on landscaping efforts and maintenance. If you have given putting green turf enough thought, you may be tempted to get it from the nearest store or company. However, to get the best value for your money, consider the following important tips. Before you head down to the store, measure the area you intend to cover with artificial turf. This is important because most fake...
Five Things To Remember Before Installing An Artificial Lawn
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There are five things you should be careful about before installing an artificial lawn in your home. Although fake grass is getting immensely popular among homeowners, not everyone has been able to ensure a successful installation. Lack of proper maintenance, poor selection of fake grass and wrong measurements lead to botched installation and you often have to spend more than the allocated amount to rectify the mistakes. There are five things you can follow to avoid such scenarios. Measurement Don’t forget to take accurate measurements of the place where you want to install an artificial lawn. While minor slips can...