The Evolution Of Synthetic Turf In Southern California
Anaheim and Orange County is a wonderful place to live. Our property values always remain consistent because of the "sunshine tax" that means that beautiful weather is always going to cost more to live in. Southern California in general has beautiful weather, with summer temperatures that basically last year round, allowing us to grow nearly any kind of plant as long as there is enough water to feed it. While normally there is no issue here, unfortunately southern California does have periods of drought where water conservation becomes necessary. During these times our weather may be perfect, but we will not be legally allowed to provide plants enough water to keep them healthy. The plants that will generally suffer the most from these conditions is your grass lawn, and even though southern California has become known for lush green lawns, rough times will generally kill them.
In the seventies, the Houston Astros needed a way to have grass inside a domed stadium that did not have natural sunlight. The Texas heat was too great for fans to sit in for hours in the summer, so to make it possible to play baseball they needed to enclose the stadium and figure out a way to have a grass outfield. The solution was a plastic grass ground covering that looked like real grass, but did not feel like it. The players said the turf was hard, like a carpet over a floor, and as a result it was not readily used in homes. Over time the products evolved and improved, and eventually through better plastics, mixes and colors as well as improved backings, the artificial turf products began to look exactly like real grass. Home owners began to look into installing artificial turf as a ground covering to create a clean look to their yards, but the surface was still hard and not very beneficial when it came to actual functionality. These issues were solved by artificial turf installation companies, who began installing weed barriers and compacted underfill materials below the turf, creating a spongy feeling that had proper drainage. When combined with sand-like materials that assisted the blades at staying upright, the result was a product that looks and feels exactly like real grass. The artificial turf market exploded when home owners realized they could now have a lush greel lawn without the watering or any of the work to keep it looking good. Areas like southern California that will go through drought times and ultimately kill or harm lawns became prime areas for artificial turf installations. Instead of paying for repairs to your lawn every year only to potentially have it damaged again by the ongoing drought, smart home owners began allocating that money towards the installation of artificial turf, which lasts years without any care.
If you are interested in learning more about artificial turf or the benefits it can bring to your Anaheim or Orange County property, contact Coastal Greenscapes today to get a free quote. Not only will you end up with a functional and beautiful yard that will last for years without the work or the water, you will improve your property values as well.
In the seventies, the Houston Astros needed a way to have grass inside a domed stadium that did not have natural sunlight. The Texas heat was too great for fans to sit in for hours in the summer, so to make it possible to play baseball they needed to enclose the stadium and figure out a way to have a grass outfield. The solution was a plastic grass ground covering that looked like real grass, but did not feel like it. The players said the turf was hard, like a carpet over a floor, and as a result it was not readily used in homes. Over time the products evolved and improved, and eventually through better plastics, mixes and colors as well as improved backings, the artificial turf products began to look exactly like real grass. Home owners began to look into installing artificial turf as a ground covering to create a clean look to their yards, but the surface was still hard and not very beneficial when it came to actual functionality. These issues were solved by artificial turf installation companies, who began installing weed barriers and compacted underfill materials below the turf, creating a spongy feeling that had proper drainage. When combined with sand-like materials that assisted the blades at staying upright, the result was a product that looks and feels exactly like real grass. The artificial turf market exploded when home owners realized they could now have a lush greel lawn without the watering or any of the work to keep it looking good. Areas like southern California that will go through drought times and ultimately kill or harm lawns became prime areas for artificial turf installations. Instead of paying for repairs to your lawn every year only to potentially have it damaged again by the ongoing drought, smart home owners began allocating that money towards the installation of artificial turf, which lasts years without any care.
If you are interested in learning more about artificial turf or the benefits it can bring to your Anaheim or Orange County property, contact Coastal Greenscapes today to get a free quote. Not only will you end up with a functional and beautiful yard that will last for years without the work or the water, you will improve your property values as well.
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