8. Is Artificial Grass Safe for Children?
Artificial grass has recently become popular in playgrounds and parks.
As it’s so new, many parents wonder if this playing surface is safe for their kids.
Unbeknownst to many, the pesticides, weed killers, and fertilizers routinely used in natural grass lawns contain toxins and carcinogens that are harmful to children.
Artificial grass needs none of these chemicals and is safe for children and pets, making it perfect for kid-friendly landscaping.
Modern artificial turf is manufactured without lead or other toxins (ask your artificial turf retailer if you have specific concerns).
It’s also hypo-allergenic, which makes outdoor play a lot more fun for kids with seasonal allergies.
9. Is Artificial Grass Safer Than Natural Grass for Outdoor Play Areas?
Artificial grass improves playground safety by providing a softer surface for trips and falls than natural grass does.
You can enhance this benefit even more by placing a shock pad under the turf for greater cushion.
It also negates the need to use polluting and potentially dangerous lawn care equipment in areas where children play.
10. Can You Install Artificial Grass on an Oddly Shaped Lawn?
Whether your lawn is shaped like a square, circle, hexagon, or amoeba, you can install artificial grass on it!
Synthetic turf is extremely versatile and can be installed on pretty much any shape you can imagine.
Much like carpet, strips of fake grass can be cut to size then joined using joining tape and adhesive.
Cutting and installing artificial grass in odd-shaped areas can be a bit tricky, so we recommend working with a professional turf installer to do this.
11. How Much Does it Cost to Install Artificial Grass?
The cost of installing artificial grass varies significantly and is dependent upon a number of factors:
Size of installation
Amount of prep work involved
Quality of product
Site accessibility
On average, you can expect to pay $6-$20 per square foot.
12. What Financing Options Are Available?
Installing artificial turf can be a large financial investment.
While it will pay for itself in savings on water and maintenance over time, synthetic grass represents a high upfront cost.
Each turf company offers different financing options, but most companies will finance 100% of the costs, including installation.
Financing terms are usually for 18 to 84 months, with some companies offering an 18-month same-as-cash option.
13. How Do I Choose Between Artificial Grass Products?
This can be the most difficult part of the buying process, especially given the sheer number of options available in the turf industry.
Different turf products are best suited to certain applications, and all come with different specifications, durability, and features.
To find out which products would best suit your location, we recommend speaking with a turf design and installation expert for specific recommendations.
14. How Does Artificial Grass Drain Water & Pet Urine?
Liquid passes through artificial grass and its backing and drains away through the sub-base beneath.
Different products offer two main varieties of backing: fully permeable and hole-punched.
Synthetic turf with permeable backing is best suited for areas where quick drainage is essential, such as under downspouts, areas where pets will urinate, and low spots that are prone to collect water.
Top-rated synthetic grass with fully permeable backing can drain away up to 1,500+ inches of water per hour.
Hole-punched backing is adequate for installations that will see only moderate rainfall.
This kind of turf drains at an average rate of 50 – 500 inches of water per hour.
15. How Much Maintenance Does Fake Grass Require?
Not much.
Maintaining fake grass is a cakewalk compared to natural grass maintenance, which requires a significant amount of time, effort, and money.
Fake grass is not maintenance-free, however.
To keep your lawn looking its best, plan on removing solid debris (leaves, branches, solid pet waste) once a week or so.
Spraying it off with a hose twice a month will rinse off any pet urine and dust that might accumulate on the fibers.
To prevent matting and lengthen the life of your artificial grass, have it brushed with a power broom once a year.
Depending on the foot traffic to your yard, you may also need to replenish the infill about once a year.
Keeping your fake grass well supplied with infill helps the fibers stand up straighter and protects the grass’s backing from sun damage.
Post time: Jan-02-2024
