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lundi 18 décembre 2017

Keeping It Green With Synthetic Grass Florida

By Anna Lewis


The Sunshine State may boast many things, but green lawns are not one of them. In a state that is surrounded by ocean on three sides, it is merely typical to see yards consisting of sand and sea oats. However, with synthetic grass Florida residents can create the illusion of lawns without the demands of fill dirt and fresh water.

Keeping a lawn in such a zone represents the most vain of pursuits. Fresh water is not only precious but insanely expensive in an area that is not able to support many lakes or underground sources. In fact, the environmental movement created enough of a stir in the 1980s that many people were shamed into finding ways to create an attractive yard without drastically altering the environment.

Golf clubs and indoor sporting venues created a demand for better artificial sod. Now these products are available to the average homeowner, so anyone living in states with sand rather than dirt can have what appears to be a healthy lawn to enjoy. It looks and feels very much like the real thing, and it can be tapped down, or simply rolled up and stored when the storms are anticipated.

Those who suffer from allergies to natural grasses are now able to roll down the hillside without suffering hay fever as a result. Pets do not have to worry about getting fleas, as such insects generally do not thrive in faux turf. These products are not toxic to people, and as a rule they are fairly benign to the environment where they are installed.

Playgrounds in the past twenty years have often been lined with rubber made from recycled tires. Hardwood mulch is another option that has often been used at schools and church play areas. These products were not as soft, often left bulges and uneven areas where children could fall, and the rubber contained dyes that were not always environmentally sound.

Keeping elderly parents and grandparents safe from falls is just as vital a service as keeping children safe. As such, assisted living communities and nursing homes have a great need for the health and safety benefits of artificial turf. College campuses are another locale which should consider utilizing fake ground cover rather than natural landscapes.

Temporary gatherings of people such as one might schedule for a county fair, local sport event, or craft fair can do a great deal of damage to existing lawns. In order to avoid damaging these areas, artificial turf can be placed in order to protect the natural landscape underneath. Not only does it look and feel like the real thing, but it is actually better in many ways.

Anyone considering installation of turf should seriously think about professional installation. The health and safety benefits can only be maximized if the ground cover is installed correctly. Correct installation requires the removal of at least two feet of soil, and the laying down of several layers of materials in a particular order, with the final step involving the turf itself being glued to the substrate.




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