GREEN GRASS, BLUE POOL
Picture this. It’s summer and your pool is open, waiting for use. You made the leap and had artificial turf installed around the pool. Now you can focus on guests instead of mowing/trimming your yard! Here are 8 top reasons synthetic grass is the ideal choice for around your pool.
CONSERVE WATER
Even if you don’t live in a drought-prone area, water conservation is a common topic today. EPA estimates suggest that one-third of all public water usage goes to landscape and grass watering. So, no matter where you live, minimizing your water consumption is a smart thing to do so future generations will continue to have ready access to fresh drinking water.
LESS DIRT & MUD
Synthetic grass will stop any mud and dirt problems around your pool. No matter how many times you tell kids to stop splashing water out of the pool, you know there is always water splashing over. And where there’s water, mud will start to collect. Where mud collects, muddy footprints are going to get dragged into your house. Because synthetic turf drains better than organic turf, you’ll notice much less water getting into your house from the pool.
BETTER DRAINAGE
Whether you have kids that are doing cannonball jumps or trying to splash you on the poolside, you can be certain things around the pool will get wet. If you have natural grass surrounding your pool, you have certainly seen how water can create puddles in low spots and how chlorine can often kill the grass. Synthetic turf is designed for optimal drainage, so it drains liquid better than regular turf.
LESS SLIPPING ACCIDENTS
Slick poolsides are very hazardous. There is a reason the old rule of “no running” is one of the first rules listed at public pools. But, occasionally, children get excited and forget the rules. When hard surfaces (or even traditional turf) around the pool get wet, sometimes you don’t even need to be running to slip—accidents happen! Artificial turf won’t be as slick as concrete or bricks, which will keep you and your family a little safer. Additionally, synthetic grass is more forgiving, so if a slip happens, the injuries will not be as severe as falling on concrete.
AESTHETICALLY APPEALING
Synthetic grass today looks nothing like turf the turf of old. Back in the day, it resembled more of a green plastic mat than grass, but with advancements in technology, it’s difficult to tell the difference between natural grass and synthetic turf. When you install artificial grass around your pool, you’ll be the envy of the neighborhood because your turf will always look well-trimmed and beautiful.
FEWER CHEMICALS
Harsh chemicals are getting a bad rap today—and rightly so. These chemicals may be dangerous for both your kids and pets. For example, if you use pesticides or herbicides on your grass, they can be easily introduced into your pool during the application process or through bare feet when people get into the pool. Additionally, if you have ever had loose grass clippings blow into your pool, you know how fast it can mess with the PH balance, causing you to need more chemicals to balance your swimming pool again.
LESS BUGS
Bugs love regular grass. They feed on the blades, lay eggs in the soil, and thrive for generations. If you fertlize your grass, they’re even more drawn to your yard because it makes their food source that much more nutritous and lush. Synthetic turf isn’t an organic material, so it naturally prevents pesky insects, keeping fleas, ticks, and mosquitos at bay.
AVOID HOT SURFACES
Did you know that you can get a second-degree burn from pavement (concrete, asphalt, or brick) that’s sat in the sun all day? Hot pavement is also dangerous for people who have neuropathy (or the lass of nerve sensation). People with neuropathy might experience less sensation in their feet, not realizing they are standing on a surface that has heated to a dangerous temperature. Minimizing any brick, concrete or asphalt around your pool by installing artificial turf can help you and your guests avoid burns. Plus, you can have HydroChill installed with your turf for an even cooler surface.
GET A FREE CONSULTATION
Ready to see just how much synthetic grass can enhance how you maintain your lawn? Look through our products to see samples of the turf we have available. When you are ready, the team at Southwest Greens of New Mexico will be glad to help. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.