EXPERTAdvice Why Consider Synthetic Turf?
Mark Nowakowski No Mow Landscaping 306.261.7392 mark @perfectturfgrass.ca www.perfectturfgrass.ca
fur, right? Well, now the hottest product in beautifying your yard is faux grass. Manufacturers such as Perfect Turf have developed turf products that have lower lustre, thinner blades and a softer feel to emulate the appearance and feel of real grass. I think everyone remembers the days of the indoor/outdoor green rug or the first appearances of “Astro Turf.” Those initial forays into synthetic turf are long gone. The turf is now available in different lengths and colours. There are also now specialty products made for challenging applications.
s the snow melts and our thoughts start turning to spring, are your emotions filled with excitement or dread at seeing the yard again? Has Rover left you pulling your hair out? Has the attempt to grow grass under the pine trees left you feeling defeated? There may be a product to turn the tears of frustration to smiles of joy when the snow melts.
Some of the most challenging areas of landscaping that are being rectified with synthetic turf are dealing with the loyal, loving family companion that digs and destroys most or all of your landscaping dreams. With the emergence of synthetic turf you are now able to have a beautiful, manicured, well-kept lawn while still enjoying your canine companion. There are no more dead spots, mud holes or bare patches where nothing grows anymore. If you have several dogs or a small concentrated area for your pets, a specialty canine product is available with increased drainage to help alleviate the issue of waste.
The most popular trend in landscaping which has seen growth of 30 per cent each year for the last five years ― is synthetic turf or “fake grass.” You’ve heard of faux
Synthetic turf helps alleviate problem areas that are quite challenging to landscapers or homeowners, such as areas around pools. With synthetic
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turf, pool owners don’t have to worry about clippings clogging filters or mud draining into your pool after watering the natural grass. Areas between stone pavers are now splashed with faux grass. Remember the area under your swing set as a kid that always had two brown streaks from dragging your feet? Well, not anymore. It’s not just problem areas that have seen a surge in synthetic turf usage. Many daycares and play centres are reaping the rewards of the super-soft grass designed specifically for these applications. Frank Vervalcke with Perfect Landscape Solutions, has used Perfect Turf’s “Play Soft” ― which is specifically designed with kids and play centres in mind ― and has had outstanding results and feedback from his customers in the Regina area. Whether you are trying to fix a problem area, enhance new landscaping that would not have been functional with traditional sod, or create a play centre, synthetic turf offers a lot of answers. With so many new and innovative products in synthetic turf, I invite you to visit our website at www.perfectturfgrass.ca To make an appointment with one of our designers, please visit our showroom and see what product would work best for you.