Discover why turf makes sense in areas that have a limited water supply.
Interested in a water-wise grass alternative? You’ve got it! Synthetic turf gives you drought-tolerant grass that continues to look amazing year round. Now, let’s think about the effort that goes into maintaining a traditional lawn.
TRADITIONAL LAWN MAINTENANCE
It’s easy to see that one of the neediest plants is grass. Grass is rather sensitive and needs a lot of upkeep, especially if you live in areas prone to drought.
Significant Water Use
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that about one third of all public water usage goes to watering grass. That’s a lot of water! Watering a lawn in the east probably won’t be as necessary to keep it alive as it is in the west. That’s because of differences in climate. One reason is humidity levels are higher in the east and slow down the evaporation process. Meanwhile, the west receives significantly less rainfall yielding lower humidity levels, resulting in crispier lawns.
Toxic Chemicals
A majority of lawn owners also use pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to keep pests and weeds under control. But these poisons carry a heavy burden. Not only are they expensive, they also are harmful to people, pets, and the environment. The toxins can seep into waterways and in our foo sources through stormwater runoff. These poisons wash off lawns into storm sewers which flow into streams, creeks, rivers, and water basins.
Save Time
No matter how you keep your lawn trimmed, it takes away the most precious resource we have — time. The average American spends about 70 hours per year on lawn and garden care, according to the American Time Use Survey.
WHY CHOOSE ARTIFICIAL TURF
Get used to water-efficient landscaping and sustainable lawns with artificial grass. Here are just a few reasons why you should make the switch to drought-resilient artificial turf.
Water Conservation
Drought-resistant and water-wise grass landscaping will help you save an tremendous amount of water. It is especially true for metered water areas where water is limited. According to the Environmental Protection Agency the average American family uses 320 gallons of water a day, about 30% devoted to outdoor uses. Nationwide, landscape irrigation is accounts for approximately 1/3 of all residential water use which totals nearly 9 billion gallons/day. With water scarcity becoming a bigger and bigger problem, it is vital to conserve where we can.
Reduce Pollution
With artificial grass, you can highlight an eco-friendly landscape design that doesn’t require any weed-killing chemicals, fertilizers, or poisonous products to address pests. This cuts down on water pollution and you will save money in the long run. As a bonus, you’ll cut your carbon emissions by eliminating the need to run gasoline-powered lawnmowers and trimmers.
Less Work
Our motto is less work, more play! By choosing artificial grass, you’ll gain so much time back that you no longer spend maintaining your lawn. For most artificial grass installations, clearing leaves and pet debris only requires a leaf blower and a water hose. If you opt for the HydroChill option, you’ll sometimes add water to your lawn, but nowhere near the quantity you would have to for keeping natural grass green.
SAY GOODBYE TO DIFFICULT LAWNS
Are you ready to have a drought-proof lawn? Southwest Greens of New Mexico has a solution for you. Every installation is custom designed, and installed by professionals, so you won’t ever need to do any of the heavy lifting. Visit our gallery of synthetic lawns for inspiration and contact Southwest Greens of New Mexico today to get started.