When It Comes to Your Lawn, You Have More Options than You Think

Unsurprisingly, there are people with all sorts of temperaments. Some people relax by doing yard work while for others such tasks are the originators of major headaches or chore-duty debates with spouses and various family members. If you could do with skipping on the yard work, perhaps it's best you go out to buy artificial  turf right now. But keeping the family peace in check is not the only reason to favor synthetic grass. There's also that thing about helping the environment through the use of recycled materials and the elimination of as many carbon emissions as possible.

Your purchase of a fake lawn will contribute to environmental causes because it's composed of recycled materials. Recycled plastic and used tire parts constitute the bulk of its construction. Moreover, because it does not require any mowing sessions to keep it looking good, a fake lawn cuts down on all the usual carbon emissions of a live lawn. A big problem with mowing the lawn is that the machines used are responsible for the release of more pollution than a car. That's on account of their having a two-stroke engine but no catalytic converter.    

Other benefits of synthetic lawns include their ability to go without watering as they don't really need to fuel any photosynthesis processes. For that same reason, they can do without sunlight too. For you, this means the ability to place green play areas in spots around your house that you previously thought could not really contribute to the fun and enjoyment of your family life. The benefit that most often gets touted, however, is that your lawn care costs go down dramatically if you choose to care for an artificial lawn instead of a live one. With artificial turf, there's no need to pay for gardeners or high water bills.

Naysayers are prone to bring up the issue of turfs heating up. But the backing of synthetic grass is permeable and you can use water to cool it off. The excess water will go through the backing and enter the soil underneath. The same procedure will do for its regular cleanings throughout the year. Overall, you have more options than you know when it comes to your home's lawn.

Sam Walters is a writer living in Los Angeles. Her writing appears in print and online.

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