Exploring Landscape Setups

Exploring Landscape Setups

Why Is A Synthetic Turf Lawn A Great Choice For Dog Owners?

by Tanya Green

Dogs love playing on a well-manicured lawn, and it helps keep them healthy by giving them regular exercise. When you let your dog play in the yard all day, however, it can be difficult to keep your lawn in good condition. One way that you can make your lawn easier to maintain when you own a dog is to switch to a lawn made from synthetic turf. To learn why a synthetic turf lawn is a great fit for dog owners, read on.

Your Dog Won't Harm Synthetic Turf

Dogs can do a lot of damage to a natural grass lawn. They can dig holes in it, uprooting the grass, and they can also tear out the grass when they run across it. They can also turn the grass yellow if they pee on it since their urine is high in nitrogen. Too much nitrogen can even kill your grass, leaving you with a bare patch of soil.

Synthetic turf, in comparison, stands up much better against dogs. It's too tough for them to dig through, and they won't harm it by running on it since the artificial grass fibers are secured tightly to the mats. Synthetic grass also won't be harmed by dog urine. When you own a dog, it's easier to keep a synthetic lawn looking great.

Your Dog Will Avoid Exposure to Fertilizer, Pesticides, and Herbicides

In order to keep a natural grass lawn in good condition, you need to fertilize it so it grows quickly and turns green. You also need to apply herbicides to keep out stray weeds and pesticides to keep bugs from eating it. Unfortunately, all of these chemicals have the potential to harm your dog. Dogs sniff grass all the time when they're playing on it, and they can inhale anything you've sprayed on it. Chemicals can also get stuck on their fur as they run through the grass, and they'll ingest them when they groom their fur later after playing outside.

When you have a synthetic turf lawn, you don't need to use any fertilizer to keep it green. Weeds won't grow in it and pests won't eat it. You don't need to use any chemicals to keep weeds and pests away, so your dog will never be exposed to them. This helps keep them from ingesting or inhaling harmful chemicals when they're playing in the yard.

You Don't Have to Worry About Your Dog Rolling in Mud

Finally, synthetic grass turf never gets muddy like natural grass. Synthetic grass turf doesn't have any soil that turns into mud when it gets wet. When you use synthetic grass for your lawn, you don't need to worry about your dog getting covered in mud when it starts to rain. They won't track mud inside when they come back in, and you won't have to give them a bath to clean them off.

If you own a dog, switching to synthetic turf for your lawn will make it easier to maintain. Your dog won't dig holes in it or rip it apart when they're playing outside. Your dog also won't be exposed to any harmful chemicals since you don't need to use any to maintain synthetic grass. If you're tired of trying to keep your lawn in good condition, switch to synthetic turf.


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Exploring Landscape Setups

Hello, I am Manny Juanez. When I moved into my home, I instantly started to plan out my landscape features. I knew that I wanted a small waterfall leading to a pond for my fish. I also wanted to create a few raised beds around the sitting area by the pond. What I didn't know, however, was that the project would take a lot of manpower and a bit of professional help. My site will explore the process from grading the land to setting up the electrical components. I will also talk about building the garden beds with pavers and other found materials. The information I provide should help you create a beautiful layout in your back or front yards. Come back to my site whenever you need some inspiration.