Artificial or synthetic turf is not new, but it has increased in usage recently in residential applications, particularly in areas with limited water resources.
There are a few reasons for this. The benefits of artificial turf include:Reduced water usage — Artificial turf requires little to no watering outside of the occasional rinsing to get rid of dirt and debris. Turf also reduces excessive water waste from timed sprinkler systems that run whether they need to or not. No pesticides or herbicides — These products may also be harmful if they leech into local water sources, an important consideration for those in drought-ridden
