If you’re a person who loves the look of both trees and artificial turf but is reluctant to incorporate them together because they are incompatible, you’ve likely been exposed to some untrue claims about them. Here are three common myths about growing trees around artificial turf.

Bulging Tree Roots will Ruin your Artificial Turf

While this myth is not completely rooted in fiction because tree types like conifers have roots that push up on the soil over a period of time, property owners do not need to worry too much about this sort of issue. You can grow large trees around your artificial turf and you don’t have to be concerned about any damage or intrusion occurring. Tree roots typically grow downward and spread out in the ground. While some types of trees like conifers will cause trouble to your artificial turf, most will not. 

Cleaning Up Debris from Artificial Turf is Onerous

It’s stated that tasks like raking leaves on artificial turf are not possible or too difficult. This is simply not true. Air blowers, various types of rakes, or power brooms are all the tools that can be used on artificial turf landscape. Maintaining and cleaning synthetic grass is in fact much easier and less time-consuming than doing so with natural grass lawns. 

Synthetic Grass Chokes Out Trees

The myth is that synthetic grass will prevent your trees from receiving the moisture that they require. Although high-quality synthetic grass, such as those provided by Artificial Turf by Fenix, has efficient drainage systems that allow for water to pass through easily, the soil underneath the synthetic turf and your tree’s roots will still receive the moisture that it needs. 

Get started on a beautiful landscaping design that features both artificial turf and trees by reaching out to our expert team at Artificial Turf by Fenix. We have the expertise to level up your commercial or residential property’s aesthetic with a stunning synthetic grass installation. Our professional artificial turf installers use only the highest quality synthetic grass products available for every one of the services we provide. To learn more, check out our services here or give us a call today at (877) 673-8873 to speak with one of our knowledgeable team members.