​Who doesn’t like to maintain a beautiful greenish front yard? A beautiful garden gives a relaxing feeling and also enhances the property value. People also opt for landscaping to enhance the aesthetics of the place.  Turfs are also one of the best options to give a perfect look to your premises. It will make the yards and gardens beautiful and the house too. Maintaining natural turf is a good choice but will not be suitable for those who cannot care for maintaining it.

Nowadays, most people are busy with their work and cannot spend time maintaining the natural turf. Such people, who also want to give a greenish look to their yard, can use synthetic turf, which requires less maintenance because of its high capacity and durability. 

What is synthetic turf?

Turf is the upper layer of the soil with some amount of grass grown all over it. The grass all over the ground will be maintained at a particular height; thus, it looks like beautiful green ground. Turfs are mainly used in playgrounds, front yards, gardens, and many other places. 

On the other hand, synthetic turf is a turf with manmade or artificial grass. It’s a fake turf or grass that looks natural and can be used anywhere you wish. Such turfs are made out of synthetic fibres like nylon and polypropylene. Such turfs are made in such a way that it looks exactly like natural grass. Artificial turfs are much more beneficiary than natural turfs and serve different purposes. 

Types of synthetic turfs:

There are different synthetic turfs based on the type of synthetic fibre and other materials used. The three essential types of synthetic turfs are given below. 

• Polypropylene Turf: Polypropylene is the cheapest Turf among all the others. It is a budget-friendly turf that can be used in some places where the green colour is necessary. Compared to other types of synthetic turfs, its durability is less and it can only withstand a certain amount of weight. Polypropylene Turf is good for places used just for a show. 

• Polyethylene Turf: Polyethylene Turfs will cost you some more money when compared with turfs made of polypropylene. It is much more durable, natural-looking, and has a soft texture than the above. Such turfs can be used for all types of applications. 

• Nylon Turf: Nylon turfs can be used anywhere because of their good strength and are the best choice for everyone. Turfs made of nylon are costlier and more durable than all the other turfs. It can withstand high temperatures and weight and can be used for a long time without any problem. 

Benefits of Synthetic Turfs:

When compared with natural turf, synthetic turf has so many benefits. Some of the main pros of using synthetic turfs are listed below. 

• There is no need for any maintenance: Once placed, there is no need for any maintenance works in Synthetic turfs. Unlike ordinary natural turfs, cutting or shaping the grass is unnecessary, as it is artificial. You don’t have to waste time for such purposes.

• No dirt or grass stains: Natural grass turfs can cause green stains on the dress on sitting on the ground, but synthetic turfs are just like a mat and will not dirty or stain your clothes. 

• Creates a more beautiful view: Best suitable for sports grounds and other recreational areas, these have now become a popular choice for homeowers willing to create a beautiful garden. As synthetic turfs can withstand huge weights and is highly durable, it is best suitable for recreational areas like sports grounds. 

• There is no need for water: Synthetic turfs do not need any water supply like ordinary grasses.  These are anti-bacterial and safe for everyone (mainly for children on the ground)

• Cost-effective: Even though one will have to spend a huge sum at the beginning, there is no need to spend any extra money on maintenance. Thus, it is cost-effective when considered overall. 

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