Using Artificial Grass to Create a Play Space for Children and Pets

1. August 31, 2017 Using Artificial Grass to Create a Play Space for Children and Pets The bond that children have with their pets is special. More often than not, these children don’t see their dogs or cats as their “pets”, but rather as their best friends. Since they eat together, sleep together, and play together, it’s only fitting that you create a beautiful play space for them in the backyard. Page | 1

2. Unfortunately, having a backyard filled with natural grass can pose several problems when used as a play space for your children and pets. In such cases, you may want to consider the advantages of making the switch to artificial grass. Although such a concept is often used in commercial properties, there’s no reason why you can adapt it in your home. After all, artificial grass play areas provide a wide range of benefits, including: Say Goodbye to Stained Grass Pets often have a “favorite spot” for whenever they need to use the toilet. Sadly, repeated exposure to urine and feces from your pets can quickly discolor and kill natural grass. Discolored grass will be a thing of the past once you make the switch to artificial grass. However, keep in mind that you’ll need to clean up after your pets as quickly as possible to prevent an odor from settling into the inner layers of the artificial grass. Relief from Grass Allergies Many people around Denver are allergic to grass pollen, which can make it difficult for many families to have natural grass in their backyard. Fortunately, artificial grass allows you and your family to have a backyard that is filled with stunning grass and free of allergens. Similarly, artificial grass makes sure that grass pollen doesn’t get caught in the fur of your pets, an especially important point if you allow your pets to hang around indoors. Non-toxic Option for the Whole Family The word “artificial” can make parents a little nervous at times because it brings up images of harsh chemical that may be dangerous to children and pets. However, artificial grass installed by trusted companies like Denver Artificial Grass Pros was made without the use of harmful Page | 2

3. chemicals so that the grass does not emit dangerous fumes. Similarly, artificial grass does not require harmful chemical pesticides, so you don’t need to worry about what you could potentially be exposing to your children and pets. Keep the House Clean It can be incredibly frustrating whenever you let your children and the pets play outside during the afternoon and then they track in a ton of mud and dirt into the house. This is something you never have to worry about if you decide to have artificial grass installed in your backyard because artificial grass uses sand and rubber to anchor the grass. This means hands, feet, and paws, and your carpets are all free of mud. About Denver Artificial Grass Pros: Denver Artificial Grass Pros has provided Denver with exceptional artificial grass installation services for both residential and commercial clients for years. Quality artificial grass and impeccable installation are virtually a guarantee whenever you choose us! Sources: How Pet-Friendly is Artificial Turf?, AngiesList.com Pros and Cons: Artificial Grass Versus a Live Lawn, Gardenista.com Page | 3