If you're wondering about sun damage to synthetic lawns, don't. Most have a UV protection fiber coating to withstand the damaging effects of sun, heat, wind, snow, and ice. Colors will fade gradually but over the span of many years.
Our sod farm is one of the truly green businesses in the area. Sod serves to absorb carbon dioxide and other pollutants, thereby reducing the carbon footprint in the immediate vicinity. It also mitigates noise pollution and releases oxygen into the atmosphere.
If you travel for a living, many experts recommend adding synthetic grass to your landscape as a way to reduce maintenance duties and costs. Synthetic grass looks good without watering, fertilizing or mowing.
After two or three weeks, you can reduce the frequency with which you water your newly laid sod at a gradual pace. When you are able to tug on the corners of the sod and meet some resistance, this is an indication that the roots are deeper, and the sod will be able to take a little more water at a time.
If you're retired but still maintaining the family homestead, many experts recommend switching from natural to synthetic grass. Synthetic grass will pay for itself over time in water and energy savings, and also save time and effort mowing, weeding and feeding.
The investment recovery rate for landscape improvement is about 100 percent to 200 percent. Consider that a deck or patio will only recover about 40 percent to 70 percent of its investment. When looking to improve your home’s value, always consider sod first.
