Artificial turf, or synthetic grass, is a safe, low maintenance, and cost effective option for playgrounds. It is durable, having been designed with advanced technology to withstand the busy foot traffic that playgrounds are bound to see, and in addition has an efficient drainage system, making it optimal for all kinds of weather conditions. It also can enhance the look of your playground with its clean, neat look. For this reason it has become popular for use in school and community playgrounds, as well as playgrounds in residential backyards.
Safety is a major advantage that artificial turf has over natural grass. Natural grass, over time, becomes bumpy and uneven, and sometimes animals dig holes in it, which obviously is a trip hazard and particularly of concern when you have little ones running around without paying much attention to the condition of the ground they're on. Artificial turf on the other hand is always quite flat, and does not become bumpy over time like regular ground does. In addition, it is often installed over a layer of shock absorbing material such as rubber, providing added protection from falls.
Another major advantage of artificial turf is that it requires minimal maintenance. Natural grass requires mowing, trimming, watering, and fertilizing regularly, but because artificial turn does not need any of this kind of upkeep, saving time and money. The cost effectiveness of it is a particularly major long term benefit. While more costly to purchase and install initially, it is an investment that pays off the more time goes by, and this is especially so for larger installations. You can say goodbye to all the money spent on watering and fertilizing, and especially if you would hire a maintenance crew if it were natural grass.
Artificial turf is also a very environmentally friendly choice for playgrounds. The fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides required for a well kept lawn are harmful to the environment, and particularly in regions like Arizona where we can't take our water supply for granted, the lack of needing to water is a huge deal. On the other hand, artificial grass can be recycled once it reaches the end of its life.
Artificial turf is more suitable for usage in all types of weather conditions. While here in the desert it isn't too often that mud is an issue, we are still known to get occasional rainstorms, and natural grass surfaces are notorious for getting muddy when this happens. With artificial turf, you won't have to worry about kids stepping in mud puddles and then tracking all that dirt into vehicles and buildings.
When it comes to playground surfacing, artificial turf is just all around an excellent option. Its safety, durability, and ease of maintenance make it a solid choice for playgrounds of any size. You should not overlook it when considering how to improve your playground, and combine these advantages with the fact that at Mesa Artificial Turf we provide nothing but the best quality products and installation process, with the peace of mind you will have when it comes to safety and value you will not be looking back.