Last Updated on January 27, 2023 by ReTurf
“Winterize” Your Yard with Artificial Turf
Well, winter’s not gone just yet—and this week, it’s been covering most of the country in a blanket of white.
Winter weather brings a lot of beauty, but it can also bring a lot of headaches when it comes to maintaining your yard.
Many of the popular grass species used in residential lawns just aren’t cut out for all that cold, ice, and snowfall. This leaves many homeowners with dead, dormant, or brown andyellow patches all over their lawns; wondering if the grass will come back looking green—or whether they’ll need to start over from scratch come spring.
But with synthetic grass, you can avoid this problem altogether—enjoying the beauty of winter in your backyard without having to worry about about brown grass or dead patches.
Let’s take a look at why installing artificial turf is ideal for homeowners in cold climates with snowy winters.
Snow & Synthetic Grass: A Perfect Match
Better Drainage
When snow falls on natural grass, it creates an uneven covering that can cause drainage issues once it melts. This can lead to patches of wet or muddy grass that will eventually die off as temperatures drop below freezing.
However, when snow falls on artificial turf, it creates a more even coverage due to its more uniform shape and density. This helps ensure that water won’t pool up in any one area after a heavy snowfall and makes drainage much easier when temperatures warm up again.
Furthermore, the drainage systems that go into professional artificial turf installation are typically much more efficient than the drainage of regular grass lawns.
Cold Resistance
Another benefit of modern, high-grade artificial turf is that its fibers are designed to be resistant to extreme cold temperatures. This means that your synthetic grass lawn won’t suffer the same damage from snow, freezing rain, or ice that regular grass can, so you don’t have to worry about dying or brown patches during the colder months.
Additionally, because its fibers are designed with resilience in mind, they’ll continue to look just as good after a snow winter as they did before—no more unsightly dead patches to repair.
Learn more about considerations for artificial turf lawns in snowy/freezing weather here.
Enjoy the Beauty of Winter with Artificial Turf
With synthetic grass, you can have the picturesque winter backyard you’ve always wanted without the hassle of maintenance. The durability of professional-grade new or used artificial turf means it can withstand snow and ice, eliminating the eyesore of dead or dormant grass and brown patches.
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from enjoying your outdoor space this winter. Upgrade to artificial turf and get ready to experience the beauty of winter in all its glory.
If you’re considering installing an artificial turf lawn, this winter is a great time to do so. Come next winter, you’ll be prepared to make the most of your yard, and enjoy all the beauty this season has to offer.
