Fake grass for the garden causes a storm of emotions among the owners of private houses. There is ongoing debate about whether to use artificial turf or not. According to statistics on purchases abroad, people prefer it over natural coverage. You can make the final choice for yourself after considering the advantages and disadvantages of artificial turf. 
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What is the advantage of artificial grass
The main plus, of course, is versatility. Such grass is applicable in any part of the local area, it can be given any kind and shape. You can place an artificial lawn where the real one will never grow.
Using this coating is easy to create a grassy staircase. A few strips of the required size you just need to stick on the steps
Artificial material allows you to give it any, even the most intricate form. To do the same with real grass, you will need a lot of time, effort and money.
From an economic point of view, plastic grass is beneficial: there is no need for regular watering, cutting, additional care products.
Disadvantages of artificial grass
Any seller puts a priority on the goal of selling a product without talking about its shortcomings. Unfortunately, artificial grass has certain disadvantages.
Environmentalists focus on the fact that plastic grass isolates the soil. The likelihood that natural vegetation cover will grow there in the future is decreasing. 
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Unlike living grasses, artificial turf does not produce oxygen. This argument is given on a colossal scale, affecting the ecology of the planet. To listen to the opinion of experts or not - the decision of the owner of the site.
A few obvious disadvantages of artificial turf, confirmed by the owners of private houses:
- absorbs odors of feces of pets;
- heats up under the sun;
- poorly absorbs moisture; after rain, the water stands for a long time;
- short service life for cheap products.
The final choice, whether to use artificial turf or not, remains entirely with the owner of the house.
