Artificial Grass for Pet Owners: A Comprehensive Guide

Why Choose Pet-Approved Artificial Grass?

As a pet owner, choosing the right outdoor ground cover is essential to provide the best environment for your four-legged companion. While natural grass has been the go-to option for many years, artificial grass is gaining popularity among pet owners. Let’s explore why artificial grass is the top choice for you and your furry friend’s new outdoor transformation.

Why Artificial Grass Makes Sense

1. Durability: Synthetic turf is designed to withstand heavy use. It won’t easily wear out or develop bald spots, even with your pet’s playful antics.
2. No More Mud: Rain or shine, artificial grass provides a clean and dry yard surface for your pet without tracking mud indoors. 
3. Safe and Non-Toxic: Unlike natural grass, artificial turf doesn’t harbor grass seeds that can harm your pet’s internal organs. It’s also free from harmful chemicals often found in natural grass fertilizers.
4. Cleanliness: Artificial grass offers superior cleanliness when handling pet odors and waste. Simply hose off the artificial grass occasionally to keep it clean.

The Downsides of Real Grass Lawns

1. Maintenance Hassle: Real grass requires regular maintenance, including mowing, raking, watering, and fertilizing. For busy pet owners, this can be time-consuming and costly.
2. Wear and Tear: Pets love to play, dig, and run around. Unfortunately, their enthusiastic activities can lead to worn-out patches of grass, holes, and muddy areas.
3. Allergies and Pests: Natural grass can trigger allergies in both humans and pets. Additionally, natural grass tends to attract harmful insects like fleas and ticks.
4. Increased Risk of Injury: Natural grass more easily conceals “hidden dangers” that could injure your pet. It not only becomes slippery when wet, but it can more easily hide rocks, seeds, and other objects that could hurt your pet’s paws.
5. Easily Discoloration & Dead Grass: Pet urine, especially from female dogs, contains high levels of urea (a form of nitrogen) that causes burnt yellow patches and ultimately kills natural grass.

Choosing the Right Artificial Grass

When selecting artificial grass for your pet-friendly yard, consider the following factors:

1. Proper Drainage: Opt for artificial grass that easily allows water and pet urine to pass through.
2. “High Traffic” Area: Select a grass type for your yard based on how frequently your furry friend plays there. Durability is especially key for high-energy pets.
3. Pet-Friendly Materials: Make sure your artificial grass is non-toxic with pet-friendly materials. It’s possible that some types of artificial grass can contain harmful chemicals that can be dangerous if ingested by your pets.

Our Top Picks

1. Purchase Green (Largest Selection): 24+ pet-specific artificial grass options that can meet custom requirements for your pet-friendly outdoor transformation.
2. Global Syn-Turf (Great for Pet Owners): Has great resilience, can withstand heavy wear and tear, and creates an ideal playing surface for your pets to play rough.

Your Next Step

When it comes to your new outdoor transformation as a pet owner, selecting the right outdoor ground cover is paramount. Now more than ever, artificial grass has become the preferred choice over natural grass. 

Black Diamond is an industry-leading artificial pet turf installation and design company. Working with Purchase Green and Global Syn-Turf, we create pet-friendly outdoor Dreamscapes with limitless possibilities. We provide industry-leading warranties on all installations and materials.