Massive amounts of water, chemical runoff from fertilizers and pesticides, and the expense of it all – there are many problems with traditional landscaping. Especially in areas affected by the ongoing drought, it is important to consider alternatives.
Having a lawn in your front yard takes so much money and water to keep it looking perfectly green all year round. Even if you take proper care of it, you still aren’t guaranteed that your lawn will stay looking as good as it did when it was first installed. That is why artificial grass is such a perfect landscaping option. It doesn’t take much
That is why artificial grass is such a perfect landscaping option.
It doesn’t take much upkeep and looks just like a freshly installed lawn.
A few interesting highlights to point out:
- 30% of water consumed on East Coast goes to watering lawns
- $25,000,000 spent every year by Americans on lawns. (Yale)
- A 1000 sq. ft. lawn requires 10,000 gallons of water per summer to maintain a “green” look
