With artificial turf becoming increasingly popular, we have gotten numerous pet-specific queries from those who have furry loved ones. Check out a few of the most frequent questions we get about artificial grass for dogs in Las Vegas.
IS IT SAFE FOR DOGS?
Yes! Artificial turf is safe for pets — canine and feline alike. Pet turf is created to be much more resilient than both organic grass and traditional synthetic grass. You won’t need harmful pesticides or fertilizers, either, so you won’t need to be concerned about those chemicals like you would with real grass. Dogs can be sensitive to grass pollen, so when you make the switch to synthetic, you might even see Fido experience fewer allergies, too.
HOW DO YOU DISPOSE OF PET WASTE?
Pets can use the turf as their bathroom like they naturally know how to do — the only difference here is the cleaning process is painless for you. It is much simpler to remove pet waste off artificial turf, and the grass won’t fade or become stained from dog urine or feces. Southwest Greens pet turf is crafted with a sophisticated backing system under the surface that helps urine and other fluids to drain more effectively than real turf. For solid waste, simply let it dry a little before disposal for best results. If you’re left with stains, a quick splash with the hose will take care of any remaining waste.
WILL IT STINK FROM DOG URINE?
Synthetic turf is odorless, so if any smells do occur, it’s often caused by dog urine specifically. Many pets prefer to use a specific area of the backyard to do their business, so from time-to-time, you can get a little more of a build-up of odor. Southwest Greens turf system is antimicrobial, which will decrease the odor, but there are things you can do to make sure no smells linger. We recommend you use a solution of one-to-one parts water and vinegar to spray Fido’s favorite bathroom area. Let it dry to eliminate any lingering odor.
CAN PETS DAMAGE ARTIFICIAL TURF?
Because artificial grass is created to stand up to heavy, constant use, it makes it very difficult for dogs to damage. Digging is almost impossible for them on artificial grass. Long gone are the days of dirty paw prints being tracked into your house as well!
DO FLEAS AND TICKS LIVE IN ARTIFICIAL GRASS?
Because artificial grass is manufactured from a non-organic material, it is very difficult for fleas, ticks, and other pests to live in the grass. While there is no guarantee that your yard will be 100% flea-free, you can trust us that they will be mostly eliminated. Because there’s no soil to support their nesting, but you must look out for any accumulation of leaves or debris that might create a good breeding environment for fleas and ticks. As long as you clean your synthetic lawn consistently, there will be rarely any pests.
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN SYNTHETIC TURF FOR PETS?
Always be certain to remove feces as soon as possible to eliminate any odors. To keep everything neat and looking great, we suggest you hose the turf down every week. This will help keep your lawn odor free. Remove any leaf or other loose debris to safeguard your lawn unfavorablefor fleas and ticks.
HOW MUCH DOES ARTIFICIAL GRASS COST?
This will heavily depend on your project specification, so it’s hard to provide you an precise estimate. Some of the factors that might affect the price are:
- Size/dimensions of the space being converted from natural turf to synthetic
- Inticracy of design and layout you want to install
- Kind of synthetic turf products you're going to use
- How much work needs to be done (pull out old turf, even out the surface, etc.)
Tread cautiously with contractors who give you a fixed price for a project, in spite of how much work it involves. This is usually a good sign that they aren’t using high-quality materials.
HOW LONG WILL ARTIFICIAL TURF LAST?
Pet turf is estimated to last between 10-20 years, depending on use. Southwest Greens's oldest installations are 20 years old and have preserved the healthy green color and texture of natural grass. Our UV-resistant synthetic turf products look and function like new because they are created to withstand heavy traffic, challenging weather conditions, and temperature fluctuations for year round use. All installations come bundled with a one-year workmanship warranty and a manufacturer's warranty that covers fading.