The Las Vegas backyard is an interesting place, because it is viewed quite differently by one type of person than another. Basically, people move to Las Vegas for a variety of reasons, and those reasons usually have something to do with their lifestyle. Las Vegas itself was build on the premise of offering something to people in the form of a reason to come here, and for many that reason was that there are more than 300 sunny days every year. On the opposite end, some people move to Las Vegas specifically for indoor activities, and for those people the outdoor spaces around their homes have less attraction. Some may even view a yard as an inconvenience, and luckily Las Vegas provides options for everyone. For those looking for homes that have absolutely no yard at all that they would have to maintain, it is actually quite easy to find properties. For people who want a backyard but do not plan on using it for anything more than looking at, you have the option of installing desert landscaping elements that will require almost no maintenance and do not need sprinklers and watering systems in order to look good. For people who want to take advantage of the beautiful weather we have in Las Vegas, and who want to use their backyards for activities that fit their lifestyles, the installation of synthetic turf is a fantastic way to go.
Sports turf is also referred to as “astro turf” or “activity turf” and it is simply a synthetic product consisting of plastic formed blades of grass adhered to a backing. It essentially looks like carpeting, only made of plastic, and built to withstand the elements. The difference between typical synthetic grass and sports turf is found in the length of the blades, and the amount of compacted underlay that is used to create the space. Many people who want their backyard as a simple space to lounge and spend time will prefer the longer blades and softer fill material under it, simulating real grass quite well. However if you lead an active lifestyle and would like to use your backyard as a workout area, a play area or a putting green then a shorter blade and more compacted fill will provide a more stiff feeling under your feet, similar to a golf course. If you plan on using your backyard performing a running activity repeatedly, you will want to consider sports turf and mention this to your installer so as to get the look and feel you are seeking. Las Vegas itself provides the ideal weather for outdoor activities, and people who come here looking for those activities quickly realize that they can use their own yard as the space that they might not be able to in other climates. When you consider the fact that you do not have to mow or landscape your artificial turf, you can spend more time doing the activities you love and less time caring for the area where you do them!