Artificial Turf Will Help The 2018 Drought

Southern California is bracing for one of the worst drought seasons on record.  Even though there has been a lull in the drought conditions that plagued us last year and the year before that, this summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record, and will probably fall far short on rainfall as a result.  Because of the combination of heat that is expected and inadequate rainfall amounts, we can expect the same restrictions on watering our landscaping as in previous years, if not even more restrictive.  This means that you can expect your lawn to suffer and turn brown, if not completely die this year.  You must participate in the watering restrictions program even if you can afford the watering bills, because everyone must participate if we are to keep enough water in reserve for all of the humans and animals that live in our area.  If we were to run short on water, everyone would be impacted so everyone must do their part to save.

Smart home owners in areas like Anaheim, Costa Mesa and Irvine are no longer spending money to restore or reseed their lawns over the winter, due to the fact that they can expect the restrictions to damage the lawn they just put money into a few months ago.  Smart home owners are removing their grass in favor of a more natural landscape for our area, one that is water smart.  The choices are many including desert landscaping or xeriscaping, as well as hard surfaces like concrete or pavers and crushed rock.  For those who absolutely cannot live without the look of a green lawn in the front and back of their homes, the consideration of artificial turf should come to mind.  This product is a synthetic grass made out of plastic that is adhered to a water penetrable backing material.   It is securely staked to the ground over a filler material that is compacted and smoothed, creating the same soft feel of grass when it is walked upon.  If professionally installed, it creates a perfect surface for children or pets to play on, as well as adults to lounge on.  There will be no watering necessary in order to keep it looking good, which means that you will be being a good steward to the community while also saving money and time that would typically be spent landscaping.

If you are a resident of southern California, please consider artificial turf as an alternative to traditional grass.  If you live in an area like Anaheim, Costa Mesa or Irvine you can call Coastal Greenscapes in order to receive a free estimate for installation.  The savings over time will many times completely pay for the installation, and you can feel good about giving back to the community while you are saving.

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