What to Look For in a Synthetic Lawn Grass

With the growing number of companies selling synthetic lawns and the new generation of products to choose from, it’s important to know what to look for when you decide to replace your traditional lawn with artificial grass.

If you want a high-quality, long-lasting synthetic grass, look for:

 Grass blades that are parallel fibrillated blades, not honeycomb fibrillated

 Backing that is thick and durable, preferably one that is multi-layered and dimensionally stable (sometimes the most important piece of any product is the part you don’t see)

 Fibers manufactured to stand upright, preferably using a special "heat crimped" fiber design

 A synthetic lawn that needs a limited amount of infill, so it keeps a natural feel and doesn’t cause infill to track into your home, but still lets the blades stand upright

 A variety of grass that fits your landscaping needs and geography (www.NewGrass.com, for example, offers rye, Bermuda and fescue varieties, as well, www.SYNLawn.com offers variety as well)

 A warranty that is honest and specific

 A sales person or distributor who is available to answer any of your questions about the product, its application, installation or maintenance

Equally significant is choosing the right installation company. Some companies, such as NewGrass™, Inc., of Scottsdale, Ariz., only distribute their products through selected companies that have experienced and professional design and installation teams.