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Brisbane Artificial Turf | The Benefits Of Installing Synthetic Grass Around Pools

August 12, 2021

Do you have a pool? Do you have pets, kids, or elderly family members that love to spend time in your backyard having family gatherings?...Consider installing synthetic grass! 

Synthetic turf is an excellent way to keep your yard looking clean and beautiful while also providing a great manacured outdoor covering for all your family events and weekends round the pool.
In this post, we’ll cover some of the benefits of synthetic turf, as well as why it's such a good idea to install it at your home.

Artificial turf is low maintenance and will save you time.
Mowing the lawn takes a significant amount of time each week. According to HomeAdvisor, mowing a large lawn with a 1/3 of an acre can take up to 6 hours each week! With this in mind, it's no wonder why many people are looking for an alternative solution.

When comparing regular maintenance with artificial grass, it's not even close. You can expect to spend a lot less time on maintenance and enjoy the benefits of beautiful lush green grass without spending hours each week in the hot sun working on your yard.

You don't have to worry about pets, kids, or toddlers ruining your lawn.
If you love having people over but hate the idea of having to clean up after your guests constantly, then synthetic grass is a great solution! Artificial grass can be cleaned off easily with a hose and doesn't show stains or damage. This is a particular problem when you have a lot of constant foot traffic which can create unsightly track marks in your grass.
Your pets will also love rolling around on the soft surface rather than scratching at natural grass. You never have to worry about poop stains or trying to fix urine burn because it washes off so easily.

Synthetic grass is safer around pools.
It's no secret that many people, from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, love to spend their weekends relaxing in their pool with friends and family members. While swimming is a great way to stay cool on hot summer days, you also have to take the necessary precautions to ensure safety for everyone involved. Grass doesn’t cope well with pool chemicals very well and you'll forever be clearing out the pool filter from the kids bringing it into the water. This isn't a problem with synthetic grass because the fibres are built to withstand heavy wear and tear so you can be certain that the grass will stay where it's installed.
A brilliant colour to contrast with your pool would be the SUMMER PREMIUM or ULTIMATE 40 artificial turf varieties.

You'll be able to keep an attractive yard year-round.
People love having nice lawns around their home and pool area but hate the seasonal changes naturally occurring with grass. Some people struggle because they want to enjoy a green yard during the summer months but can't due to hot temperatures, pests, or other factors.
But artificial turf is different! There's no need to worry about seasonal changes because your lawn will always look lush and green. You’ll have the nicest yard in the neighborhood without any real kind of effort! no dragging out the hose on hot summer afternoons to give it a drenching in between rain storm.

Help Save The Planet!
Some Australians go to extreme lengths to keep their yard pretty, but nowadays, it's necessary to consider the environment too. Artificial grass is great for the planet because it uses up less water and doesn't require fertilizers or pesticides. If you're tired of burning fossil fuels to mow your lawn, then synthetic turf is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.

Final Thoughts
When it comes to the benefits of artificial turf around pool areas and homes, there are many great reasons to consider installing it. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact us today.
At Impressive Turf Solutions, we love working with clients and would be happy to help you learn more about the benefits of having artificial grass installed or get a quote for your next project.

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