Discover why turf is the right choice in areas with limited water supply.
Interested in a water-wise grass alternative? Look no further! Synthetic turf can give you drought-tolerant grass that stays green all year long. So, let us find out everything that goes into maintaining a regular lawn.
TRADITIONAL LAWN MAINTENANCE
It can be argued that one of the neediest plants is grass. Grass is very sensitive and needs a lot of upkeep, especially in areas prone to drought.
Significant Water Use
The EPA estimates that watering grass accounts for about one third of all public water usage. That’s a lot! Watering a lawn in the east, may not be as necessary as in the west to keep it alive. This is because of differences in climate. Humidity levels are usually higher in the east which slows down the evaporation process. Meanwhile, the west receives much less rainfall resulting in lower humidity, leading to crispier lawns.
Toxic Chemicals
Most lawn owners also use ferfilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to keep weeds and pests from getting out of hand. But these chemicals come with a cost. Not only are they expensive, they also are dangerous to people, pets, and the environment. Chemicals can seep into waterways and end up in our foo sources through stormwater runoff. All of these poisons wash off lawns into storm sewers which flow into streams, creeks, rivers, and water basins.
Save Time
No matter which approach you take to keeping your lawn manicured, it takes away the most precious resource we have — time. The average American homeowner spends about 70 hours per year on lawn and garden care, according to the American Time Use Survey.
WHY CHOOSE ARTIFICIAL TURF
Say hello to water-efficient landscaping and sustainable lawns with artificial grass. Here are a few of the reasons you should switch to drought-resilient artificial turf.
Water Conservation
Drought-resistant and water-wise grass landscaping helps save an huge amount of water. It is particularly true for metered water areas where water is limited. According to the EPA, the average American family will use 320 gallons of water each day, with about 30% devoted to outdoor uses. Across the country, landscape irrigation is accounts for approximately a third of all residential water use, totaling almost 9 billion gallons a day. With water scarcity becoming a bigger and bigger problem, it is crucial that we conserve everywhere we can.
Reduce Pollution
With artificial grass, you will be able to feature an eco-friendly landscape design that doesn’t require any weed-killing chemicals, fertilizers, or poisonous products to address pests. This prevents water pollution and save you money in the long run. As a bonus, you will reduce your carbon emissions by never needing to run gasoline-powered lawn mowers or trimmers.
Less Work
Our motto is less work, more play! When you install artificial grass, you’ll gain so much time back that used to go into maintaining your lawn. For most artificial grass installations, clearing leaves and pet debris only requires a leaf blower and a water hose. If you choose the HydroChill option, you will need to add some water to your lawn, but not nearly the quantity you’d have to use to keep natural grass green.
SAY GOODBYE TO DIFFICULT LAWNS
Ready for a drought-proof lawn? Southwest Greens of Nevada has an answer for you. Every project is custom designed, and professionally installed, so you won’t ever have to do any of the heavy lifting. Take a look at our gallery of synthetic lawns for inspiration and contact Southwest Greens of Nevada today to get started.