Recently artificial or synthetic grass has become very popular. This grass is being widely used today all over the world, even though it was first introduced in United States in the 1960s. The artificial turf was initially used for sports arenas. However today these turfs are being used for residential lawns, commercial areas and landscapes

The synthetic grasses look exactly like the natural ones but are made from synthetic materials like nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene etc. These turfs are also lubricated with a rubberized base to provide support to the grass blades. After the grass is installed silica sand are applied to keep the blades in an upright position.

Today the artificial turfs have undergone a lot of changes due to the advancement in technology. Now many people are opting for synthetic grass installations Warrnambool rather than the natural turfs as the former comes with many benefits.

The real grasses have to be regularly watered, fertilized and mowed to keep them in good condition. However, this is not so in the case of manmade grass. Occasionally the grass surfaces are brushed to remove all unwanted particles as well as keep the blades in an upright position. The whole affair is less laborious and time taking as well as is inexpensive than the maintenance of real turf.

Another great benefit of installing the artificial turf is that they are quite durable. The grass surface can endure harsh weather conditions like heavy rainfall or scorching heat. The grass blades are UV coated which protects from the sunlight and they also have a very effective drainage system which absorbs the rain water in very less time. Moreover the grass blades are so strong that they can endure heavy foot fall as well. Hence these manmade grass surfaces remain green throughout the year. It is said that these grasses last for 7 to 10 years.

The synthetic grass is also environmental friendly. This is because they do not require watering during their upkeep and thereby save gallons of water. Moreover their maintenance does not involve using pesticides and fertilizer that can be harmful for living beings.

Today the artificial and synthetic grass surfaces are cost effective solution for the people. Initially a cost for the installation needs to be paid. But their long life and low maintenance compensates this cost. That is why many homeowners are using this for their residential lawns.

As the artificial grass has become very popular in the whole world many installers have come up. Kcl Vic Sports is one such company in Warrnambool that install the manmade grass in lawns, sports grounds and also used for landscaping. Kcl Vic also sells Sports Accessories Warrnambool and other related products in this area.