Nowadays, you can see artificial turf on front lawns, backyards, and sports fields. There are a lot of obvious benefits to using this instead of natural lawns–especially for those who would want the perfect lawn but simply don’t have the time for it–such as easier maintenance, water savings, and, of course, economic benefits.
The other thing that makes artificial grass such a hit with property owners is that it’s incredibly versatile. Here are some creative ideas for you to maximize this material for your property.
Patio
Instead of the usual wooden decks, why not use artificial turf instead? They are durable and resistant, anyway, and would go perfectly as an outdoor accessory along with your patio furniture. It’s also a great way to extend the visual effect of your backyard or garden, which works best if you don’t have that much space.
Roofdeck
Rooftop gardens are all the rage among urban dwellers, especially those living in buildings with an access to a veranda or balcony. Using artificial turf can immediately improve the ambiance of an otherwise all-cement, stone-cold area with its bright patch of color, without adding the burden of the soil’s weight on the structure. Add in some garden pots, spruce it up with outdoor lighting and furniture, and you have a readily accessible garden right outside your apartment unit.
Interior Garden
Should you rather have the garden inside, you can also do that with the use of an artificial garden. Just find a spot inside that can accommodate the size of interior garden that you visualize and have a professional install it for you. You can treat it like a decorative carpet too if yo may so wish.
This is also perfect for those who would like to have a patch of green within the premises so that the pets can do their business there without having to constantly worry about taking them outside or cleaning up after them.
Personal Golf Course
If you have some good enough space in your backyard, you can customize your own mini golf course. Of course, you’re not expected to have all the 18 holes in your own backyard unless you live in a sprawling property. It’s just a little custom patch of faux golf course where you can practice your swings or just enjoy the physical workout it gives.
Repatching loose grass and soil also won’t be a problem, as well as the need to regularly maintain with water. Overall, it’s a lot more viable for you to have your own mini putting green in your backyard to practice your swings rather than constantly spending for golf course access. When you show up at the actual course, you’ll be more than ready to show off.
Pulling these plans off should be easy with the help of professionals such as those from Miami Artificial Grass Pros. Have the experts take care of the installation, and just sit back and relax as your backyard turns into the relaxing space you’ve envisioned.
Sources:
Hardscaping 101: Artificial Grass. Gardenista.com.
Synthetic Grass. Houzz.com.