Can you use artificial grass as a driveway? This is a question many homeowners ask when they’re considering landscaping or changes to their yard. The short answer is yes. However, the long answer is in moderation. We’ll outline how and why people would consider this unique driveway material next.
Why Use Artificial Grass in Your Driveway?
Artificial grass in your driveway is an eye-catching alternative to using boring concrete or asphalt. However, you don’t want to use just artificial grass because it’s not meant for large vehicles to drive on it over and over again like in a driveway.
People are realizing that they can create stunning driveways that boost their curb appeal quickly and easily. Additionally, artificial grass fights runoff. If you get a heavy storm with a lot of rain, it can cause your driveway to start to erode, buckle, and crack. Adding artificial turf on top of or around your concrete helps to hold in firmly in place.
Artificial turf boosts your home’s curb appeal as well! Anything that makes your home look more well-kept and tidy is appealing to buyers. So, adding a splash of artificial grass to your driveway makes you home look like you care about it. The bright green contrasts sharply with the concrete or asphalt, and you get a stunning look.
It’s very low maintenance as far as landscaping and yard options. Unlike traditional grass that you have to feed, cut, and maintain, artificial grass looks good year after year with no help from you. The trick is to be sure that you get a reputable company to do the install process because this directly impacts how long your new driveway will hold up.
For areas that go through droughts and have routine water restrictions, you’ll get a gorgeous driveway that looks stunning and healthy all year round. It doesn’t generate mud or pests, and this is important for your home’s aesthetics.
How to Use Artificial Grass in Your Driveway
The trick to using artificial grass in your driveway is to create a surface that uses a mix of hard surfaces like concrete and artificial grass. Popular design choices include creating squares or triangles of concrete surrounded by lines of artificial grass to create a checkerboard pattern. Other pattern ideas include doing alternating squares of grass and concrete.
Your goal is to get a mix of artificial grass and concrete that is aesthetically pleasing while being durable enough to withstand the weight of vehicles driving over it. The hardscape offsets the softer grass portions. In turn, you get a beautiful design. You can also let go and have fun with it. Your pattern can be whatever you like.
Contact Evergreen Landscaping for Artificial Grass Installs Today!
Are you ready to bring your driveway’s appearance up a notch and install your very own artificial grass driveway? Maybe you have questions about our products or processes. Either way, we can’t wait to hear from you! Reach out and contact us today!