Top 6 Mistakes NOT To Make With Your Artificial Grass

There is no question that South Bay Area residentsand business owners have happily embraced artificial grass as a smart, eco-friendly alternative to thirsty natural grass. Yet, despite the popularity of synthetic turf, myths and misconceptions remain about this product.

Whether you’re considering a switch to synthetic turf, or you’ve already made the move, avoiding the following mistakes will help you make the most of your investment. 

 1. Picking the wrong turf for the job

Assuming all synthetic turf is the same is a major mistake. Artificial grass technology has evolved impressively in recent years. There are now products created to provide maximum performance and enjoyment under any number of specific conditions, so you can get exactly the look, feel, and functionality you want. 

2. Assuming “it’s not for me, because I have a dog”

Wrong. Very wrong. Dogs give faux grass four paws up for both romping and snoozing. Heavenly Greens Pedigree turf is specially designed for dogs, and it’s installed with our MaxxFlow drainage system.

You can say goodbye to dog-dug holes in your grass, dead spots, and muddy paw prints on your floors. Even the famous dog behavior expert Cesar Millan uses artificial grass at his training facilities. And our Heavenly Greens customers include several prominent humane societies and dog day care facilities as well as a pack of happy homeowners. 

3. Going cheap

The old adage “you get what you pay for” was never truer than when applied to artificial grass. Not all products are equal quality. Heavenly Greens sells only superior products, because we know you want long-term value. We also use our own highly trained and experienced crews to do installations, to make sure your turf lives up to your expectations for many years to come. And we can help link you with financing options. 

4. Thinking you’ll save big with DIY installation

Every prudent home owner wants to save money, but sometimes you don’t actually come out ahead. Installing your artificial turf is a lot more work than you might think, and if you don’t get the details right, everyone will know. Your lawn will look “home made,” with lumps and bumps, joints that don’t quite align, and edges that don’t stay put. And it won’t perform or last as you expected. That adds up to a lot of wasted effort.

5. Neglecting upkeep

We like to say artificial grass is virtually maintenance-free. And that’s true. But just as you sweep your walkways and rake up fallen leaves from under your trees, there are a few simple things you can – and should – do to keep your faux grass in peak condition. For example, you can use a stiff-bristle broom to keep the grass fluffy in high-traffic areas. For removing those fallen leaves or other debris, however, we recommend using a leaf blower. 

6. Failing to enjoy your grass to the fullest

Make no mistake. Artificial grass from Heavenly Greens can transform your home, business, or public space into an easy-to-maintain landscape that is unfailingly user-friendly and just plain gorgeous, year round.

Our customers switch to artificial grass to save money on water and all the other expenses associated with maintaining a natural grass lawn. But they’re equally excited about reclaiming their life — all the time they used to spend slaving over their lawn. That said, are you playing, and BBQ’ing, and partying, and just hanging out on your faux lawn as much as you had envisioned?

If not, get out there. Time’s a-wastin’.