Green Planet Grass Debunks Four Common Myths about Artificial Grass
Announcement posted by Green Planet Grass 24 Nov 2014
Artificial lawn installer and manufacturer from Perth reveals the truth concerning four common myths about artificial grass.
Perth, WA, 24 November 2014 - Synthetic grass lawns are becoming more and more popular in the Perth area as residents continue to find new ways to cope with a changing climate and chronic watering restrictions. However, according to one prominent manufacturer, many Australians still believe in inaccurate myths about artificial grass.
Justin Everley, Director of Green Planet Grass, an artificial grass manufacturer based in Perth, recently addressed four popular myths on his company’s blog. According to Mr Everley, “A lot of people’s opinions on artificial grass are grounded in the 1960’s, when the first generation of artificial turf was invented. It was terrible and didn’t even look like grass, but that was a long time ago. Science has come a long way in fifty years.”
How New Generation Synthetic Grass Looks
One of the more common misperceptions about artificial grass is that it “doesn’t look like real grass.” While this may have been true about earlier generations of synthetic turf, or with some of the cheaper imports, “new generation” artificial grass is difficult to distinguish from immaculately-maintained natural grass. The fibres look like natural grass and are as soft to the touch as natural grass.
Artificial Grass and the Environment
Critics of artificial grass say that it is not environmentally friendly. On the surface, this argument seems convincing: what could possibly be as “green” as natural grass? The problem is that natural grass requires a lot of power, water and chemicals to maintain properly. A natural grass lawn can account for up to half of a family’s water usage during dry season.
In addition, it takes a lot of petrol to run a lawn mower or tractor. It not only increases the carbon footprint to produce and transport petrol, but burning it creates more “greenhouse gases.” Also, chemicals such as fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides are used to maintain natural grass.
Artificial grass requires minimal maintenance. That means no petrol, no chemicals and no wasted water. In addition, many artificial grass manufacturers, such as Green Planet Grass, use 100% recyclable materials. Synthetic grass also eliminates grass clippings which are amongst the biggest landfill contributors to the greenhouse effect.
Installation Time for Synthetic Grass
While many people think that installing an artificial lawn is a long, arduous process, Green Planet Grass often completes installations for their Perth customers in one day. According to Mr Everley, “We have installed artificial grass for more than 4,000 satisfied customers in the Perth area. We know how to get the job done, quickly and efficiently. Many installations are completed in a day, though larger jobs obviously take longer.”
The Cost of Artificial Grass
The other most common misperception about artificial grass is that it is “too expensive.” While it does cost money for the initial installation, artificial grass manufacturers estimate that the typical homeowner saves enough on maintenance to “break even” within three to five years.
Green Planet Grass is an artificial lawn installer and artificial grass manufacturer in Perth. They have completed more than 4,000 installations and provide a wide range of artificial grass for commercial, residential and sport applications. To learn more, call 1300 792 642 or visit their website: http://www.greenplanetgrassperth.com.au/.
Justin Everley, Director of Green Planet Grass, an artificial grass manufacturer based in Perth, recently addressed four popular myths on his company’s blog. According to Mr Everley, “A lot of people’s opinions on artificial grass are grounded in the 1960’s, when the first generation of artificial turf was invented. It was terrible and didn’t even look like grass, but that was a long time ago. Science has come a long way in fifty years.”
How New Generation Synthetic Grass Looks
One of the more common misperceptions about artificial grass is that it “doesn’t look like real grass.” While this may have been true about earlier generations of synthetic turf, or with some of the cheaper imports, “new generation” artificial grass is difficult to distinguish from immaculately-maintained natural grass. The fibres look like natural grass and are as soft to the touch as natural grass.
Artificial Grass and the Environment
Critics of artificial grass say that it is not environmentally friendly. On the surface, this argument seems convincing: what could possibly be as “green” as natural grass? The problem is that natural grass requires a lot of power, water and chemicals to maintain properly. A natural grass lawn can account for up to half of a family’s water usage during dry season.
In addition, it takes a lot of petrol to run a lawn mower or tractor. It not only increases the carbon footprint to produce and transport petrol, but burning it creates more “greenhouse gases.” Also, chemicals such as fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides are used to maintain natural grass.
Artificial grass requires minimal maintenance. That means no petrol, no chemicals and no wasted water. In addition, many artificial grass manufacturers, such as Green Planet Grass, use 100% recyclable materials. Synthetic grass also eliminates grass clippings which are amongst the biggest landfill contributors to the greenhouse effect.
Installation Time for Synthetic Grass
While many people think that installing an artificial lawn is a long, arduous process, Green Planet Grass often completes installations for their Perth customers in one day. According to Mr Everley, “We have installed artificial grass for more than 4,000 satisfied customers in the Perth area. We know how to get the job done, quickly and efficiently. Many installations are completed in a day, though larger jobs obviously take longer.”
The Cost of Artificial Grass
The other most common misperception about artificial grass is that it is “too expensive.” While it does cost money for the initial installation, artificial grass manufacturers estimate that the typical homeowner saves enough on maintenance to “break even” within three to five years.
Green Planet Grass is an artificial lawn installer and artificial grass manufacturer in Perth. They have completed more than 4,000 installations and provide a wide range of artificial grass for commercial, residential and sport applications. To learn more, call 1300 792 642 or visit their website: http://www.greenplanetgrassperth.com.au/.