Rethinking Green: How Artificial Turf and Thoughtful Design Create Sustainable Landscapes
Today’s landscape pros and homeowners are rethinking what it means to have a “green” yard. It’s not just about the color—it’s about conserving water, reducing chemical use, and building beautiful, functional spaces that last.
At Turf Distributors, we’re proud to support sustainable landscaping practices with high-performance, safe artificial turf that’s free of lead and harmful forever chemicals like PFAS. Here’s how you—and your customers—can make a bigger environmental impact with smarter design choices.
1. Dramatically Reduce Water Use
Traditional lawns are water hogs. A single square foot of grass can drink over 55 gallons of water each year. Artificial turf brings that number down to virtually zero, helping homeowners, businesses, and municipalities lower their water bills and meet conservation goals—without giving up the lush, green aesthetic.
2. Mix in Rock, Stone, and Hardscape Accents
A sustainable yard is also a beautiful one. Combine turf with native stone, decorative gravel, concrete pads, or xeriscaping elements to create texture, flow, and usable space. These combinations reduce water needs, minimize upkeep, and bring year-round curb appeal. They also create lovable, livable outdoor environments that people genuinely enjoy spending time in.
3. Eliminate Harsh Chemicals and Pesticides
No more fertilizer, herbicide, or toxic runoff. Our turf solutions are not only maintenance-friendly—they’re non-toxic, lead-free, and PFAS-free, giving you peace of mind that your projects support a healthier outdoor environment for people, pets, and pollinators alike.
4. Less Maintenance = Lower Carbon Footprint
By removing the need for mowing, trimming, and constant upkeep, synthetic turf reduces reliance on gas-powered equipment. That means lower emissions, less noise pollution, and a cleaner footprint across residential and commercial landscapes.
5. Smarter Design for Smarter Cities
From LEED-certified developments to water-restricted regions, artificial grass is becoming the go-to solution for sustainability-driven design. It’s a future-proof upgrade that delivers lasting value and visual impact.
Smart design is sustainable design—and synthetic turf is at the heart of it. Whether you're building for beauty, water savings, or long-term cost control, Turf Distributors is here to help.