Artificial garden: Way to greenery in apartment
Artificial gardening
Today, gardens have become an attractive and purposeful extensions to our abodes. Every aspiring home buyer would dream of a beautiful green garden in their house. Artificial greenery is the highlight of the hour as having a green garden inside an apartment is becoming more and more difficult. Artificial turfs are being used to create an ambiance coveted by apartment owners across the country now.
Gardening in the apartment is an art that needs care and attention as well as exploration of varied ideas to make it viable and beautiful. Artificial turfs or synthetic carpets are becoming a regular feature in the landscaping of an apartment as they bring in advantages in contrast to carpeting with natural grasses. Artificial gardening is gaining popularity to adorn the interior and roof tops in high rises. They can be used to create balcony gardens as well as to enhance the swimming pool decor.
Synthetic turfs are an artificial carpet made of synthetic fibers to make it look like natural grass. The turfs are usually made of polypropylene and polyethylene. Originally used for sports, it is now used for residential and commercial spaces as well.
Once used for athletic sports, the artificial turfs have now made way for being used in apartments. The turf is not stuck to the surface but is stuck on a net which allows water to seep through. It is generally regarded to be free of fungus infection or mosquito breeding.
Synthetic turfs are used now as a part of landscaping as they allow people to have a garden filled with greenery without having to use actual green plants or grass. You can walk on the artificial grass and it can provide a safe area to play for your children.
Advantages of artificial turf:
1. Watering becomes difficult for a natural garden on rooftops and balconies in apartments. Artificial turfs are viable alternative here.
2. Although artificial grass feels like natural grass, artificial turf does not require regular maintenance. It can absorb more use than natural grass.
3. Artificial turf has a life span of around 15 to 20 years. They are fire redundant and make a safe choice for interior landscaping.
4. If there is not enough sunlight inside the apartment, then artificial gardening is the right alternative.
5. Natural grass costs around Rs 15 per sq. ft. However, you have to take care of the natural grass through watering, fertilizers, insecticide sprays, weeding and mowing. In case of the artificial turf, initial cost is high – average price being Rs 120 per sq ft. You can save on account of the fact that in case of artificial turfs, maintenance cost is minimal. Hence, artificial turf is an economical choice as compared to natural gardening.
6. It is easily installable and saves the amount of time and care required for natural gardens.
7. It is eco-friendly too, as the turf is being made of recycled materials.
Disadvantages:
1. Friction of skin with artificial turf, especially when it is an old one, can cause abrasions/infections to a larger extent than in case of natural grass.
2. If exposed to prolonged sunlight, artificial turf can absorb more heat than natural grass.
