Wondering if artificial grass for playgrounds is a good idea?

We wanted to take a moment to dive into this question and offer five benefits of artificial grass for playgrounds.

Whether it’s a professional football field or a residential lawn, you can install artificial turf most anywhere and reduce your overall maintenance chores and costs. You can even install it on rooftops without the worry of drainage issues or the extra weight from the soil.

When it comes to playgrounds, artificial turf is a more reliable alternative to real grass and sod.

5 Benefits of Artificial Grass for Playgrounds

Here are five benefits artificial grass for playgrounds has to offer.

1. It’s durable and safe.

Installing artificial turf means clearing sticks, rocks and other hazardous debris out of the area, giving your children a safer place to play without the worry of cuts and skinned knees. In addition, you can pair the turf with rubber infill or soft padded foundation, both of which increase the fall rating and soften the impact when a child trips and hits the ground.

The turf holds up well to the wear and tear of everyday playing as it remains free of divots, flat spots and dead areas.

2. It stays green year-round.

Your maintenance chores disappear once you install artificial grass for playgrounds. You won’t have to deal with stubborn weeds or harmful plants that sprout in the area, and you’ll never have to crank up the lawnmower again since the turf stays the same height forever. Because it stays green year-round, you won’t need to maintain its appearance with routine seeding and fertilizing.

3. You don’t have to worry about pests.

Real grass attracts numerous turf pests, from root weevils to ants. Grass also acts as a resting spot and a breeding ground for mosquitoes and ticks. Artificial grass repels pests and sends them looking for greener pastures. With no pests to worry about, your children can run freely without the bother of ant and flea bites.

4. It saves you time and money.

With the lawn chores and turf pests out of the way, you don’t have to spend money on pesticides, growth regulators or lawnmower parts and fuel. In addition, the money that you save over the turf’s lifetime outweighs the installation costs. You can also spend more time on other things now that your mowing days have come to an end, such as planning weekend barbecues or starting home-improvement projects.

5. It has excellent drainage.

It takes a while for abundant rainwater to seep into the ground. No matter how much it rains, artificial turf drains quickly and efficiently and prevents long-standing water puddles. Better yet, there’s no mud to worry about, so you can send your kids out to play immediately after the rain ends.

Artificial grass for playgrounds has many benefits over real grass, from its durability to the overall cost savings. Though the turf may not provide the smell of fresh grass in the summertime, you never have to mow the lawn or to pull another weed.

Your children can also play on the turf without breaking the grass blades or creating divots as they run, ride bikes and have fun in the play area.

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