How Okanagan residents are transforming their outdoor spaces, simplifying their lives, and helping the planet

Don’t you just love spending hours weeding dandelions and battling brown spots in your yard despite running the sprinkler at every possible opportunity? How about waking up to the enchanting music of a lawn mower at 7 a.m. on Saturday mornings? (Cue the dad jokes).

It’s not always fun, but we do it anyway, because being able to enjoy our yards is important to us. And, as we all know, creating a beautiful outdoor space takes time and effort. But what if it doesn’t have to?

Many Okanagan residents have discovered that there’s an easier way to achieve their outdoor oasis goals — with artificial grass.

Artificial grass has been around since the 1960s, and decades of research and innovation have led to a product that looks and feels more natural than ever. It’s an investment upfront, but for many households, it’s worth it.

Here are some other reasons why people are embracing the synthetic life.

Less time mowing, more time enjoying

Most artificial lawns simply require the odd brushing off and hosing down, so you can spend less time mowing and more time actually enjoying your outdoor space. Barbecue party, anyone? You bring the snacks, we’ll bring the beers!

Not only does artificial grass take less time and effort to maintain, but it always looks good. The hot summers in the Okanagan can make growing a lush lawn nearly impossible, but with high-quality artificial grass, the weather isn’t an issue!

Kid and pet approved

If you have kids of the human or the furry-four-legged variety, you probably have some concerns about going artificial. It’s understandable, and it’s something that turf companies have worked hard to address by creating products that are kid- and pet-friendly.

Many turfs come with padding underneath and are soft to the touch. Plus, you can say goodbye to nasty weed killers or pesticides.

Some artificial turfs even have special pet deodorizing systems, such as Envirofill® Antimicrobial Infill, which neutralize odors caused by pet waste organically. Just pick up after your pets and give your grass the occasional hose down, and you’re good to go.

And as an added bonus, you’ll also have less muddy footprints and grass stains to deal with. Win!

Friendly for the planet

You’ve probably heard debates about the environmental friendliness of lawns. By switching to artificial turf, you’ll use less water (an average of over 50% less) and reduce your carbon emissions by ditching the use of lawn maintenance equipment.

Just be sure to do your research before you choose a manufacturer. Look for a company that uses renewable materials and creates a recyclable product.

Bring the yard to you

Synthetic turf allows grass to boldly grow where no grass has grown before.

Many condo-dwellers have given up on the idea of having a lawn, but with artificial grass, your yard goals can still become a reality. With the right product, your deck, patio or roof can be transformed into an outdoor oasis. Who said you can’t have it all?

So much room for activities

Want to practice your putting game at home? No problem. Love a good soccer match or bocce ball tournament? Easy. How about a life-sized game of chess? Why not.

Synthetic grass allows you to get creative and transform your yard into a place that you, your family and your friends will love.

Artificial grass in the Okanagan

Interested in learning more about artificial grass options for your property? SYNLawn has been manufacturing and installing synthetic turf for over 45 years and is one of the largest manufacturers and installers of synthetic grasses throughout North America.

Contact their Okanagan team to learn more about the best options for your home and needs.