Artificial turf used be reserved for mini-golf, sports fields, and surreal retirement community homes. Now it is being considered by homeowners from coast-to-coast. People are looking for landscapes that are low maintenance and don’t take much water. And as those requirements have become more important, the quality of “fake grass” has risen considerably.
Even here in Portland, where the rain is plentiful and “authenticity” is valued, the demand for artificial lawns is growing rapidly.
Before you rip out the JB Sod and go synthetic there are some things you should know and consider.