Learn why turf is the right choice in areas with limited water supply.
Thinking about a water-wise grass alternative? You’ve found it! Synthetic turf gives you drought-tolerant grass that looks great all year long. Now, let’s consider everything that is involved with maintaining a traditional lawn.
TRADITIONAL LAWN MAINTENANCE
It’s easy to argue that grass is needy. Grass is quite sensitive and needs tons upkeep, especially if you live where drought is common.
Significant Water Use
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that about a third of all public water is used to water grass. Wow! Watering a lawn in the east may not be as necessary to keep it alive as it is in the west. This is because of differences in climate. For example, humidity levels tend to be higher in the east and slow down the evaporation process. Meanwhile, the western region of North America receives much less rainfall yielding lower humidity levels and crispier lawns.
Toxic Chemicals
Most lawn owners also use pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to keep pests and weeds at bay. But these chemicals carry a heavy burden. They are not only expensive, they also are harmful to people, pets, and the environment. Toxins can seep into waterways and in our foo sources through stormwater runoff. All of these chemicals wash off lawns into storm sewers which flow into streams, creeks, rivers, and water basins.
Save Time
No matter which approach you take to keeping your lawn manicured, it uses the most precious resource you have — time. The typical American spends about 70 hours per year on lawn and garden care, according to the American Time Use Survey.
WHY CHOOSE ARTIFICIAL TURF
Welcome water-efficient landscaping and sustainable lawns by choosing artificial grass. Here are a few of the reasons why you should make the switch to drought-resilient artificial turf.
Water Conservation
Drought-resistant and water-wise grass landscaping helps save an immense amount of water. It is notably true in areas where water is limited and metered. According to the Environmental Protection Agency the average American family will go through 320 gallons of water per day, with 30% dedicated to outdoor uses. Across the country, landscape irrigation is estimated to account for approximately one-third of all residential water use, totaling nearly 9 billion gallons/day. With water scarcity becoming a bigger and bigger problem, it’s paramount we conserve wherever we can.
Reduce Pollution
With artificial grass, you will be able to feature an eco-friendly landscape design with no weed-killing chemicals, fertilizers, and harmful products to take care of pests. This will prevent water pollution and you will save money in the long run. Plus, you will lower your carbon emissions by never needing to use gas-powered lawnmowers or trimmers.
Less Work
Our motto is less work and more play! When you install artificial grass, you will have so much time back that used to go into maintaining your lawn. For most artificial grass projects, a leaf blower and water hose is enough to clean the surface . If you opt for our HydroChill option, you will sometimes add water to your lawn, but hardly the quantity you would have to use keeping natural grass green.
SAY GOODBYE TO DIFFICULT LAWNS
Ready for a drought-proof lawn? Southwest Greens of the Valley has a solution for you. Every project is custom designed, and professionally installed, so you’ll never need to do any of the hard work. Take a look at our gallery of synthetic lawns for inspiration and contact Southwest Greens of the Valley today to get started.