Sustainable Landscaping with Artificial Grass Turf

Remember back in school, we all learned the three R’s of sustainability for the environment – reduce, reuse, recycle. With Artificial Grass, you can apply all three to living outdoor environments, and projects. “Sustainable landscaping” is an environmental approach to designing and maintaining residential front and back yards, commercial properties, and public spaces by utilizing artificial turf services.

The goal is simplified into two main areas: conserving natural resources and nurturing the diversity of native eco-systems. By implementing sustainable landscaping practices, you are also helping to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lowering your carbon footprint. How is that possible? Each of the four practices outlined below contributes in its own way to sustaining the environment:

1. Sustainable landscapes start with the right base

Here in California, many areas are forced to use heavy clay soils that are low in organic matter. Amending your soil with compost boosts its nutritional value and its ability to retain moisture. When using Artificial Turf, this is already done, as Artificial Turf Supply uses the best draining artificial turf on the market.

Plants that must struggle just to survive, require ongoing maintenance in the way of extra water, pesticides, and fussing – all things you’re trying to avoid. Pesticides poison our soil and water systems. Yard waste overfills our landfills, and the decomposition produces methane, a noxious greenhouse gas. None of these are needed when using Artificial Grass, as our turf doesn’t require nearly as much maintenance, if any, to stay healthy & green for years to come.

2. Every drop of water counts.

With California’s Watering Restrictions recently tightened (and set to become even tighter in the coming years), if you haven’t already dramatically curtailed your outdoor water usage, now is definitely the time. The worst water offender in any yard is lawn grass, but what if you really, really want a lawn? The environmentally friendly choice is artificial grass. It meets every standard for sustainability, and it sure is pretty. With Artificial Turf Supply, we can help you choose which turf is the best suited for your project area, and we can also connect you with local installers!

3. Rainwater retention.

When it does rain, sustainable landscapes are ready to retain that moisture. Permeable pavers prevent runoff an erosion. Improved soil quality welcomes that moisture, holding some for plants and allowing the rest to filter into the aquifers. With rain barrels or cisterns, you can capture house for efficiently-targeted yard watering.

4. Eco-friendly pest management.

Choose non-toxic products and methods to shoo away unwanted pests and plant diseases. But remember, in a sustainable landscape, some bugs that bug you are some other critter’s favorite snack. It’s all part of the circle of life.
Sustainable landscaping in your backyard

We all know that California is a large state with several different climates, and not at all similar from one region to another. Drought is about the only common thread. The details of developing a sustainable landscape in some other part of California are not going to be quite right for others living more inland.

For more information regarding Artificial Grass, visit our artificial turf benefits page, which offers a wealth of information, including a step-by-step guide showing the comparisons of a sustainable turf lawn, versus your current natural grass yard.

If you are ready, and want to switch to a sustainable yard, landscape, or commercial outdoor space – look no further than Artificial Turf Supply! Contact us at 1-877-525-TURF.