Is artificial grass really the best choice for a garden?

Artificial turf isn’t just for football fields anymore. More and more homeowners are turning to artificial turf for a low-maintenance, low-cost alternative to real grass in the front and back yard. And it’s not hard to see why – it never needs cut or watered, it stays green year-round and it’s a great alternative for the arid-climate landscaper who wants a green lawn in the desert. Let’s look at some of the benefits of landscaping with artificial grass.

1. Weather Resistant

Artificial grass always looks aesthetically pleasing in all types of weather. This is because the weather does not have a direct impact on the appearance of the turf. It will continue to stay green, neat, tidy, and look good all year round, whatever the weather.

2. Low Maintenance

It is much more convenient for the owner because it does not require much maintenance. Artificial turf does not need to be watered, fertilised, or mowed like real grass.

3. Saves Time

Less time spent maintaining your lawn means more time to spend enjoying your garden.

4. No Lawnmowers

An artificial lawn does not require the use of a lawnmower like real grass does to cut it. Lawnmowers are bad for the environment and potentially dangerous. As your artificial lawn does not require a lawnmower to maintain it, this reduces air pollution caused by lawnmowers, making your lawn better for the environment.

5. Ideal for Older Users

The easy maintenance of artificial grass will benefit older and disabled users who might find it difficult to mow and maintain their lawn. Artificial Grass is perfect for use in care home and retirement facilities.

6. Ideal for Holiday Homes

People who own a holiday home, live away from home for long periods of time, or work away a lot and are not at home very often can benefit from artificial grass as it will not grow like natural grass and so doesn’t require any maintenance from the owner.

7. No Watering Needed

Artificial grass does not need to be watered like natural grass. This is better for the environment because it reduces water usage. By cutting your hose pipe and sprinkler usage, you can both save water and save on your water bills.

8. Pet Friendly

Artificial turf is pet-friendly. It can’t be dug up and spoiled by pets as real grass can so will stay smart even if you have cats and dogs. It stays hygienic and unaffected by urine and is easy to clean.

9. Cost-Effective

Ayatrio Artificial turf can work out to be cheaper to maintain over time. This is because natural grass becomes expensive when adding the cost of fertilisers, pesticides, lawn shears, hoses, strimmer, rakes, weed killers, lawnmowers, water, and grass feed required to maintain it. This makes it far more cost-effective than real grass over its full lifespan.

10. Natural Looking

The appearance of synthetic grass has improved vastly over time and many higher-end surfaces have a very convincing natural appearance. Ayatrio artificial turf looks and feels as good as the real thing.

11. Perfect for Busy Lifestyles

Artificial grass could also be very beneficial to people with busy lifestyles because it requires little to no maintenance. If you have little time for garden maintenance, synthetic turf is the perfect choice as it does not need to be maintained to keep it looking good.

12. Heat Resistant

In the heat, artificial grass won’t die or become dehydrated like natural grass.

13. Variety of Design & Style Options 

Artificial grass offers the customer a wide variety of colour, pile, length, density, texture, yarn, and design options which means you can customise it to your own needs and style choices.

14. Highly Versatile for a Range of Settings

Artificial grass is highly versatile. Not only does it look amazing in the garden, but it can also be used for a wide range of purposes and in a variety of settings including on decking, poolside, roof terraces, play areas, offices, exhibition spaces, balconies, restaurants, bars, hotels, gyms, golf courses, and events.

15. Excellent Drainage

When installed correctly, artificial grass has excellent drainage properties (up to 60 litres per minute!) when it rains and, in many cases, will dry quicker than natural grass.

16. Eco-Friendly Maintenance

Many people believe that a natural lawn will be more green and environmentally friendly to maintain. However, this might not always be the case. “In 2009, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality found that an hour of petrol powered lawn mowing produces as much pollution as four hours of driving a car”. Source: NationalGeographic.com.

17. UV Stabilised

Artificial turf is UV-stabilised for fantastic protection against the sun. This means it won’t fade or discolour in sunlight and will maintain its vibrant green colour.

18. Child Friendly

Artificial grass is very child-friendly. It is mess-free, soft and cushioned so perfect for playing on, and requires no chemicals or pesticides so is safer. This makes it great for kids. 

19. Perfect for Schools

Many schools have now installed artificial grass to create a safe and clean environment to play and learn in an outdoor classroom. 

20. Allergy-Free

Artificial grass is allergy-free, which makes it perfect for hay-fever sufferers. Grass pollen is a high cause of allergies, whereas artificial turf stays pollen-free so you can stay hay-fever free all year round.

21. Mud-Free

Enjoy no more mud. Artificial grass is mud-free so you can look forward to no more muddy footprints, muddy patches, and no more dogs digging up mud holes in the turf and walking paw prints into the house.

22. Great for Shaded Areas

Artificial grass is ideal for shaded areas as artificial grass does not need the sun to stay looking fresh and healthy. Without sunlight, real grass can die, making shaded areas difficult to care for. Artificial grass won’t turn brown, making it ideal for shaded areas where real turf struggles to grow.

23. Weed Resistant

Artificial grass is much more weed resistant than natural grass so weeds are less likely to grow through artificial turf than real turf. By laying a weed membrane and applying weed killer, you can be practically weed-free.

24. Long-Lasting

Another pro of artificial grass is that it is very long-lasting. Ayatrio artificial grass products have a life expectancy of around 15 years through normal use.

25. No Fertilisers Required

No fertilisers or pesticides are needed with artificial grass as is required with natural turf. This reduces ground pollution caused by fertiliser and pesticide and keeps your garden chemical-free which is much better for the environment.

26. Ideal for Small Spaces

Artificial grass is ideal for small spaces such as roof terraces or small garden areas in large cities where outside space is limited. This makes seemingly unusable spaces brighter and able to be used for multiple new uses. 

27. Easy to Maintain

Artificial turf is very easy to maintain. Simply remove debris using a leaf blower, brush, or rake, and if the grass gets dirty and requires cleaning, hose it down using detergent and a brush.

28. Highly Durable

Artificial grass is highly durable. It can withstand wear and tear, is weather-proof, does not dry out, does not get waterlogged, and will not fall victim to pest infestations. It is way more robust than real grass.

29. Recyclable & Sustainable

Ayatrio grass can be recycled at the end of its life so that it can be repurposed into other products. This reduces landfill and waste, preserves resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. This makes our artificial turf products highly sustainable and reduces the impact on the environment.