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Many people are looking for alternatives to natural grass - Water restrictions, upkeep, and difficulties in growing a natural lawn are just some of the reasons why there is an increasing demand for a synthetic surface that can replace natural grass.

A product that looks like grass, and has all of the benefits of natural grass, yet without any of the mowing, watering, or maintenance is proving to be the perfect answer to difficult areas in a garden or sports area.

Synthetic grass, also called astroturf, artificial grass, or fake grass, has come a long way from the plastic looking grass seen on 1970s TV shows. Nowadays synthetic grass is serious business and the new synthetic grasses really do look and feel like real grass.

There are many advantages to installing an artificial lawn. Some of them are:

1. Artificial Grass Requires Very Little Maintenance:
   Artificial turf doesn't require,watering, seeding or more importantly mowing. While it may be more expensive than planting a natural lawn it proves itself to be cheaper as a long term investment as once it is installed you will rarely have to spend any money on it.
   
   Artificial grass gives you same feel of a real lawn and saves you from the trouble of mowing and fertilizing.
2. Synthetic Grass Looks Great All Year Round:
   Artificial lawns can be used throughout the year and they last for a very long time. They are put through less wear and tear than normal lawns are and they don't get muddy in the rain, or dry up in the sun.
   
   They look green and lush all year round.
3. Artificial Lawns Are Friendly To The Environment:
   If having an environmentally friendly garden is important to you then you should really consider installing some synthetic turf. You save a great deal of water during the summer droughts and you also don't need to keep treating it with herbicides/weed killers and fertilizers to keep it looking green and healthy.
   
   Therefore installing artificial grass can really help in protecting the environment.

For businesses and commercial areas, artificial lawns can be used for landscaping. Artificial turf can spruce up boring business areas by adding a green and natural look.

For more information on artificial grass visit the Verde Artificial Grass Website