Property managers have a tough job. The desire to maintain an attractive environment year-round for residents and tenants, whether in Las Vegas, California, Florida, or beyond, often feels like an uphill battle. It’s especially challenging when dealing with the extremes of weather and climate. Trying to keep natural grass green through dry, scorching summers and wet, freezing winters takes a lot of work, preparation, and planning.
But here’s the secret more property managers are discovering: artificial grass provides an elegant, practical solution to these ongoing challenges.
Seasonal Vulnerability and Reduced Curb Appeal
Property managers in regions with fluctuating weather conditions struggle to maintain the visual charm of their properties throughout the year. Even without wild swings in climate, you will need to deal with weeds, insects, mud, uneven growth, dry spots, wet spots, overgrown edges, and a myriad of other routine lawn maintenance tasks which, if left unchecked, can do a number on how your properties present themselves.
Reduced curb appeal negatively impacts property values. This means your properties might not give the best first impression to potential tenants, or the best lasting impression to current ones.
The Artificial Grass Solution
Artificial grass provides a year-round solution for maintaining a visually pleasing landscape. It stays lush and green regardless of the season, significantly enhancing curb appeal. Moreover, it is estimated that well-maintained landscaping adds to property value by an estimated 13%, making a quality turf lawn that looks great all year a worthwhile investment.
High Maintenance Costs
Maintaining a pristine natural lawn is no walk in the park. Natural lawns come with their fair share of challenges, including regular mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weeding, and watering. And the costs of those services are only going to keep climbing. They are also at the mercy of the weather, with dry spells causing browning and lackluster appearances.
The Artificial Grass Solution
Synthetic turf eliminates the need for constant maintenance, saving property managers and HOAs thousands of dollars annually. When you factor in the savings on your water bills, especially in drought-stricken areas, you can really start to see how artificial grass is a great investment.
Speaking of water…
Wasting Valuable Water Resources
Many property managers have to rely on inefficient and excessive water usage from sprinkler systems to keep their green spaces (along with the sidewalk, street, and lamps) hydrated. However, in many western states where water usage is heavily scrutinized, that kind of waste can land you in big trouble. Some states are even pushing to ban watering decorative grass outright.
Another thing to consider is the environmental impact from pesticides and fertilizers often used for natural lawn maintenance. These chemicals often get washed away by sprinklers and rain and end up contaminating rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans.
The Artificial Grass Solution
Well, it’s no secret that you don’t need to water artificial grass to keep it green and beautiful.
In fact, water conservation is one of the most practical reasons to install artificial turf. An 1,800 SqFt lawn, replaced with synthetic grass, will save 99,000 gallons of water a year and almost 70% of the water bill. Now scale that up to the properties you manage.
Unusable Play Areas and Reduced Functionality
Some of your tenants will probably have kids, or pets, or both, and having a fun, safe space for them to play is a real bonus. However, natural grass play areas on properties can become muddy and unsafe after rain. Standing water can also invite mosquitos to the party.
For our furry friends, any overgrown areas can invite fleas and ticks which are no fun for pups or property managers.
The Artificial Grass Solution
Properly installed and maintained artificial grass offers safe and comfortable play areas with no worry about mud or pests. A plush turf with foam or shock-absorbing underlayers protects children from falls as well.
This solution enhances a property’s appeal to families, ensuring it remains functional and attractive.
Keeping Tenants Happy
A happy tenant pays on time, stays in the property longer, and takes better care of it as well. Keeping tenants satisfied is important, and surveys from Kingsley Associates show that increased tenant satisfaction is directly correlated to well-maintained outdoor spaces and landscapes.
The Artificial Grass Solution
Look, we’re not going to say that artificial grass is going to guarantee every tenant is happy. But we do know that pristine, manicured outdoor spaces make tenants feel welcome and at home. The lack of loud weedeaters in the morning is a bonus as well.
Conclusion:
Artificial grass offers property managers a versatile and sustainable landscaping solution that effectively addresses their common challenges. It provides year-round curb appeal, reduces maintenance costs, conserves water, creates kid-friendly play areas, and increases property values. Property managers can proactively enhance their properties by adopting artificial grass, which offers long-term benefits for both residential communities and commercial properties. It’s about creating a more sustainable and attractive landscape that resonates with residents and tenants.
Are you a property manager seeking a solution to these challenges? Contact us today to explore the possibilities of artificial grass for your properties.
