GREEN GRASS, BLUE POOL
Picture this. It’s summer and your pool is open, waiting for use. You made the leap and nstalled synthetic grass around the pool. As a result, you can focus on guests rather than mowing/trimming the lawn! Here are 8 top reasons artificial turf is the right choice to install around your pool.
CONSERVE WATER
Whether or not you live in a drought-prone area, saving water is a hot topic today. Estimates from the EPA suggest that one-third of all public water use is landscape/grass watering. So, no matter where you live, keeping your water consumption to a minimum is a smart thing to do so future generations will continue to have access to fresh drinking water.
LESS DIRT & MUD
Artificial turf will stop any mud and dirt concerns surrounding your pool. However often you tell kids to not splash water out of the pool, you know there is always water splashing over. And when water and your yard meet, mud will collect. Where mud forms, muddy footprints will get into the home. Because synthetic turf drains better than regular turf, you’ll have significantly less wetness entering your home from the pool.
BETTER DRAINAGE
Whether you’ve got kids that are doing cannonball jumps or trying to get you wet by the poolside, you can be sure anything around the pool will get wet. If you have natural turf surrounding your pool, you’ve certainly seen how water creates puddles in low spots and how chlorine will occasionally kill the grass. Artificial turf is designed for optimal drainage, so it will drain water more quickly than regular grass.
LESS SLIPPING ACCIDENTS
Slippery poolsides are very dangerous. There is a reason the rule of “no running” is usually one of the first items listed at public pools. But, occasionally, little ones get excited and break the rules. When hard materials (or even regular turf) near the pool get wet, you don’t always need to be running to slip—accidents happen! Artificial grass will not be as slick as concrete or bricks, which will keep you and your guests that much safer. Also, synthetic turf is more forgiving, so if a fall does happen, the damage won’t be as bad as falling on concrete.
AESTHETICALLY APPEALING
Artificial turf today looks nothing like it did when it first came out. Back in the day, turf looked more like a green plastic mat than grass, but with technological advancements, it’s difficult to tell the difference between natural grass and synthetic turf. If you install artificial grass around your pool, you’ll become envied by your neighbors because it will always look neat and tidy.
FEWER CHEMICALS
Strong chemicals have a bad rap today—and rightly so. They are likely dangerous for both your kids and pets. As an example, if you use herbicides or pesticides on your lawn, they might be introduced into your pool when they’re applied or through bare feet when people enter the pool. Also, if you have ever gotten grass clippings into your pool, you know how fast the clippings can throw the whole PH balance off, requiring even more chemicals to make your pool safe to swim in.
LESS BUGS
Bugs love grass. They eat grass blades, lay their larvae in the soil, and thrive generation after generation. If you use fertilizer in your yard, they’re even more drawn to your lawn because it makes their food source even more nutritous and lush. Artificial turf isn’t an organic material, so it naturally repels annoying bugs, keeping ticks, fleas, and mosquitos at bay.
AVOID HOT SURFACES
Are you aware that you can get a second-degree burn from pavement (concrete, asphalt, or brick) that is sat in the sun all day? Hot pavement may also be dangerous for people with neuropathy (or the lass of nerve sensation). They may experience less sensation in their feet and not realize they’re standing on a surface that’s heated to a dangerous temperature. Minimizing any concrete, asphalt, or brick around your pool by installing artificial grass can help you and your guests 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 artificial turf can enhance how you keep up your property? Take a look at our products to see samples of the turf we have available. When you are ready, the team at Southwest Greens of Huntsville will be happy to assist. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.