There’s no greater feeling than soft, lush turfgrass under your feet, which explains why many people love having lawns in their yards. However, for others, lawns are a nuisance as the smell of cut grass irritates their allergies and large lawns bring with them the sound of loud lawnmowers or weed whackers in the mornings, plus big bills for maintenance, care and irrigation.
Don’t get us wrong, lawns are beautiful, and for many families with pets or children, they double as alternate play areas or inviting entertaining spaces for outdoor events. Still, upkeep for a lawn can cost a pretty penny and can even damage the environment. For one thing, lawns need frequent mowing, resulting in toxic emissions of gases from motorised gardening tools. Additionally, you’ll have to spend more money or time to keep them neat and under control.
Lawns are great, but sometimes having a low-maintenance, low-cost, lawn alternate can be even greater. That’s why we’re sharing a few options to help you make your yard beautiful without spending a fortune on fertilisers, irrigation or gardeners.
Artificial grass
You can’t get any more low maintenance than artificial grass. Trust us, if you get a good quality fake turf, your guests and neighbours won’t even know. This landscaping option requires zero maintenance, is eco-friendly and saves you time, all while still affording you a beautiful yard. Maybe you’ll only need to remove leaves or rinse the surface after windy or unusually rainy periods, but otherwise, this option is the most efficient and cost-effective.