GREEN GRASS, BLUE POOL
Picture this. It’s summer and your pool is open, ready and waiting for use. You ”took the plunge” and had artificial grass installed around the pool. Sit back and focus on guests instead of mowing/trimming the grass! Here are the top 8 reasons artificial grass is the ideal choice to go around your pool.
CONSERVE WATER
Whether or not you live in a drought-prone area, conserving water is a common topic today. Estimates from the EPA suggest that 1/3 of all public water use goes to landscape and grass watering. So, wherever you live, minimizing water usage is wise so our future generations can continue to have easy access to fresh drinking water.
LESS DIRT & MUD
Synthetic turf will prevent all mud and dirt concerns around your pool. No matter how many times you tell kids to not splash water out of the pool, you know there’s always water splashing over. And where water gets spilled over, mud will collect. Where mud forms, muddy footprints will get into your house. Because synthetic grass drains better than regular grass, you’ll notice significantly less mud entering your house from the pool.
BETTER DRAINAGE
Whether you have kids doing cannonballs or trying to splash you by the poolside, you know everything around the pool will get wet. If you have natural grass around your pool, you’ve probably seen that water can create puddles in low lying areas and how chlorine will occasionally kill the grass. Artificial grass is designed for optimal drainage, so it actually drains water better than regular turf.
LESS SLIPPING ACCIDENTS
Slippery poolsides can be very dangerous. There is a reason that the rule of “no running” is often one of the first items listed at public pools. But, from time to time, children get excited and ignore the rules. When hard decking (or even organic grass) around the pool get wet, you do not always have to be running to slip—accidents happen! Artificial turf won’t be as slippery as concrete or bricks, which will keep you and your guests a little safer. Also, artificial grass is more forgiving, so if a slip happens, the injuries won’t be as severe as falling on concrete.
AESTHETICALLY APPEALING
Modern artificial grass looks nothing like the original. Back in the day, it appeared more of a green plastic mat than grass, but because of technological improvements, it is almost impossible tell the difference between natural grass and synthetic turf. If you install artificial grass around your pool, you will be the envy of the neighborhood because your grass will always be neat and tidy.
FEWER CHEMICALS
Strong chemicals have a bad rap today—and for a good reason. These chemicals are likely hazardous for both your family and your pets. As an example, if you use weed killer or pesticides on your lawn, they can easily be carried into your pool during the application or carried by bare feet when people swim in the pool. On the other side of this, if you have ever had grass clippings fall into your pool, you know how rapidly it can mess with the PH balance, resulting in you needing more chemicals to make your pool safe to swim in.
LESS BUGS
Insects love regular grass. They feed on the the blades, live life as larvae in the soil, and thrive for generations. If you fertlize your grass, they’re even more drawn to it because it makes their food source even more nutritous and lush. Artificial grass isn’t edible, so it naturally prevents pesky insects, keeping ticks, fleas, and mosquitos away.
AVOID HOT SURFACES
Did you know that you can suffer a second-degree burn from pavement (blacktop, concrete, or brick) that’s been in the sun all day? Hot pavement is also hazardous for people suffering from neuropathy (loss of feeling in the nerves). People with neuropathy might experience reduced sensation in their feet, not realizing they’re stepping on a surface that’s heated to a dangerous temperature. Reducing any brick, concrete or asphalt around your pool by installing artificial grass can help you and your family avoid burns. In addition, you can have HydroChill installed with your grass for an even cooler surface.
GET A FREE CONSULTATION
Ready to see just how much synthetic turf can enhance how you maintain your property? Have a look at our products to see some of the turf we have. When you’re ready, the team at Southwest Greens of the Valley will be glad to help. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.