Landscaping Ideas To Help Your Artificial Turf Look More Natural
If you've been considering putting artificial turf in your yard, it's possible that a few thoughts are holding you back. One of these thoughts might how pristine the turf looks. For example, even if you're keen on the many visual benefits that this ground covering can offer, you may be reluctant to have a yard that has something of an artificial appearance. If you have this mindset, you may wish to contact a local turf company to learn about the various methods that it uses to ensure that clients' yards look natural. High-quality, lifelike turf is critical, but here are some landscaping ideas that your company can also implement.
Curved Edges
Turf that has straight edges and 90-degree corners can look like a well-manicured lawn, but you may worry that this look lacks authenticity. You'll be happy to hear that your turf installer can give you a curved look. For example, if you like the idea of the edge of the turf having a natural appearance — perhaps curving around a garden — this is definitely something that is possible. While there will almost certainly have to be straight edges — for example, along your driveway or patio — curved sections in various areas can help to make the turf look more natural.
Elevation Changes
Most yards aren't perfectly flat. Instead, it's common for there to be some changes in elevation in different locations. If you like this look because of how natural it appears, your turf installer can make it happen for you. Whether you want a sloped section of your yard for your children to roll down when they're playing outside, or you simply favor having the yard crowned a little so that any water runs off to the sides of the yard, this look can give your turf-covered yard a natural appearance.
No Remaining Natural Grass
There may be a part of you that is thinking about putting artificial turf in a certain area of your yard and keeping your natural grass in another area. While some homeowners take this approach, there's one major drawback — realism. In other words, the presence of the natural grass can make the turf seem so pristine that it doesn't seem natural. And, the perfect appearance of the turf can make the natural grass look lackluster. You may feel as though the turf looks more natural when you get rid of the natural grass entirely, rather than keep it in a specific area.
If you're thinking of switching to artificial turf to save money and time, ask a local company about all the options.