How to combine artificial turf with natural elements for an Instagram-worthy landscape

When creating an aesthetically pleasing landscape, artificial turf is one of many tools available. Whether your landscaping clients are homeowners with private backyards, large apartment complexes with greenbelts or offices with courtyards, artificial turf is a great option to create a low-maintenance, water-saving, consistent-looking and long-lasting space.

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Plants, rocks, and water features all make great complements to artificial turf when landscaping. Synthetic grass, unlike natural grass, keeps a consistent look year around without having dead patches.

You can use artificial grass to surround trees that become focal points. Artificial turf creates a bright pop of color while covering the ground, providing a vibrant look when compared to neutral-colored gravel or rocks. This also makes synthetic grass a great option to cover parts of backyards landscaped with rock that dogs or humans frequently use or view.

Artificial turf also can be used to surround water features such as koi ponds, creating a natural look that suits a lush environment. The shades of green found in synthetic grass create a natural look for koi ponds or fountains. This synthetic grass can help nature enthusiasts feel more like they’re outdoors without leaving the comfort of their home, compared to a stone surrounding or gravel around a pond.

Additionally, commercial landscapes such as office atriums and courtyards can take advantage of artificial turf’s natural look and ease of maintenance to create better green spaces. Artificial turf in these common areas can be combined with natural elements such as shrubs, trees, succulents, flowers and cacti for a peaceful, relaxing environment.

Green space has been linked to better mental well-being and less stress, making a more natural presence ideal for workplaces such as office buildings. Landscaping clients may find their workers happier and more productive because of artificial turf’s integration into a landscape designed to simulate a small forest or garden.

When it comes time to pick the right artificial turf for your clients’ applications, Arizona Turf Depot is here to help. We offer a variety of turf for all applications, whether residential or commercial.

Visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the right synthetic grass for your needs.

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