Pools and grass are the perfect combination for creating a backyard oasis! However, natural grass provides particular challenges that impact the quality of your pool and your enjoyment of it. Artificial turf in Sacramento, CA, is a popular alternative that provides the same visual benefits as natural grass without the hassle. Read on to learn how synthetic grass products can transform your summer paradise!

Improve your Pool’s Safety

While pools are beautiful spaces for recreation, they can also be the site of fall injuries. Slippery surfaces and puddles can lead to slips and falls, which, given the hard surfaces of pool decks, can lead to serious injuries. Fortunately, you can reduce the likelihood of injury by switching to soft, textured artificial turf products for your pool deck.

Not only is synthetic grass softer than hardscaping, providing a cushion against falls, but it also features superior drainage capabilities that keep your pool deck dry. Landscape turf can drain water at a rate of more than 30 inches per hour per square yard, and pet turf drains up to 400 inches. Overheated pool decks are another concern, especially during the summer. SGW Sacramento offers landscape turf with unique TigerCool technology, which cools surface temperatures by up to 15 percent, so you can say goodbye to burned toes and discomfort!

Save Money on Maintenance

Natural grass is a popular landscaping solution for pool decks, but it requires extensive maintenance, making it costlier than synthetic grass. All that daily watering, mower fuel, fertilizer, and lawn chemicals add up over time, costing you thousands of dollars that could be spent elsewhere. You’ll also lose time that could be spent poolside with loved ones.

Since turf grass is synthetic, it doesn’t require daily watering or harsh chemicals to preserve its lush appearance and texture. You can save hundreds on equipment and reduce monthly water bills by up to 70 percent. What’s more, eco-friendly landscape turf improves water conservation and reduces carbon emissions, contributing to a healthier environment.

Create a Cleaner Poolscape

If you have a natural grass lawn, odds are you know the struggles of maintaining a clean pool, especially if you also have kids. As they go back and forth between the pool and the lawn, they track grass blades, dirt, rocks, and leaf debris into your pool. This increases the demand on your filtration system, leading to greater wear and tear as well as dirty pool water.

Landscape turf fibers are triple-reinforced into pull-resistant backings that prevent tearing and fraying, so you don’t have to worry about loose blades that may get tracked into your pool. During artificial grass installation, the soil is also compacted with durable materials, and ultra-efficient drainage systems make it easy to remove debris. This means you won’t have to worry about lawn debris cluttering your pool water!

Drainage Benefits

Canonballs, dives, and splashing around send water across your pool deck, creating slippery surfaces or bacteria-friendly puddles. If you have a natural grass lawn, all that splashing can lead to soggy landscapes, mud puddles, and even soil erosion. Switch to artificial turf to enjoy a consistently dry landscape.

Synthetic turf is manufactured with porous backings that provide efficient drainage. You can also add an AirDrain grid during installation to further maximize drainage potential, allowing your landscape to drain as much as 400 inches of water per hour per square yard.

If you want to transform your pool into a clean, low-maintenance oasis, look no further than SGW Sacramento. We’re the nation’s leading artificial turf manufacturer and distributor, with over 20 years of excellent service. Call us today at 916.797.0682 or contact us online to find an SGW warehouse near you!