If you are a homeowner and you wish to have synthetic turf installed on your yard, you should know exactly what you want, especially when it comes to design. Your lawn doesn’t just have to look well-maintained, it should also match the rest of your living space.
Below we list down some beautiful artificial grass landscaping designs you can use on your next project.
Home improvement doesn’t always require that you tear down certain parts and replace them with new fixtures. Oftentimes, home improvement just means highlighting the beauty of your home that already exists in the first place. Just like this home. The synthetic grass was used to frame the decorative edges around the trees which kept the whole area looking neat and well-maintained.
Your front lawn doesn’t have to look old and boring. You can combine your concrete walkway with artificial turf and decorate with ornamental plants. This way you create contrast between the hard and cold concrete and the warmth of live plants. Much better if you invest in plants that produce brightly colored flowers.
You see it in golf courses. The perfectly green grass as far as your eyes can see. A group of trees here and there are nothing special. But did you know that you can actually doll up your putting greens at home by adding a touch of color? In fact, once you add flowering plants around your putting turf, it can double as a place where you can relax and unwind and just appreciate the pleasant mix of colors.
This porch is a good example of a contemporary landscape. The clean lines and the corners make the area look modern and gives a homey feel. Maintenance costs can be kept at a minimum with this setup because it does not require watering and mowing. You also get a free cleaning service (minus the mud) every time it rains! Just one of the many advantages of artificial grass in open areas.
You can also use synthetic turf to make a statement or to express your creativity. Like with this pathway, the synthetic turf was used to create floor art. The fake turf makes the straight lines more distinct and the hanging pebbles stand out more.
Depending on the space, there are countless instances where you can use artificial grass for beautification purposes. From your patio to the front yard and even pet areas, there are a lot of innovative ways to decorate any room in your home. You can improve outdoor kitchens, entertainment rooms, and even dining areas. Pool walkways can be surrounded by fake grass to create a lush environment.
If you have a pet run that you and other pet owners frequent, you can all chip in and have artificial grass installed. Fake grass drains well so cleanups will never be an issue for you. It can also serve as a play area for kids or a mini fitness center for adults.
Synthetic grass can also be used to surround ponds or fountains. They are easy to maintain and can be used to display exterior fixtures. You can even use them in storage areas. They are great for keeping rounded items from rolling all over the place plus you can easily hose them down should they get dirty.
There are more than a hundred ways you can use artificial grass for your landscaping projects. All it takes is a little creativity and help from a proficient team of installers. Make sure to work with a reputable company. Purchase from a distributor known for quality. Do not be afraid to experiment with the look you want. There is no one size that fits all homeowners. As long as you’re happy with how your home turned out, you should be good.
Now start prepping and get that landscape project rolling! For more resources on how to DIY your turf installation, or for a list of fake grass collections, visit our website today!
]]>We have officially entered the beginning of pool and patio season and Instagram’s about to blow up again. Maybe you were a bit complacent last year, so how about some backyard design ideas straight from the A-listers? We know we can’t really match these backyard bashes, (we’ll be lucky enough to get close) but we can always try, right?
Check out our Top 7 #backyardgoals, and see why you need to up your decorating game.
Think about all the zen moments that Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux shared together in this Bel Air backyard in LA. To further grace the serenity of the space, a koi pond complete with lilies has been added. Quiet waters and lush greens go hand in hand to create the perfect tranquil haven. Last we checked, their property was up for grabs at $75 million after their “heartbreaking” split in 2018.
We’re still trying to understand why Katy Perry wants to sell her Hollywood Hills mansion. The 4-bedroom, nearly 7500-square-foot Mediterranean-style main house is simply breathtaking and we wouldn’t have the heart to part with it (you know, if it were ours.)
The property is located at the end of a gated hewn rock driveway, guarded and concealed from prying eyes by an abundance of tall, large plants and trees. It has a pool with a lush lagoon vibe that just looks so darn irresistible. Seriously, if we had what it took to get this house, we’ll be packing our bags right about now.
Hilary Swank’s former LA home features an organic vegetable garden and a lap pool for cooling off during hot seasons. But the home’s major points ultimately go to its fire pit and wraparound seating. We can only imagine how many post-sunset celebrations have been held here because, really, if you had a place as pretty as this wouldn’t you want to spend all your time in it?
Large swimming pool + adjoining guesthouse = parties, parties, and more parties! What used to be Justin Bieber’s Calabasas mansion in California is now home to Khloé Kardashian. We can say that we’re impressed, but that would be an understatement. It seems as if this space was solely created for hosting parties and taking selfies to upload online. We’re guessing guests will have a tough time keeping their phones inside their pockets in this place.
Uh huh, this is a backyard. This is Drew Barrymore’s backyard. We’re not sure if we’re looking at synthetic grass or real ones, either way, we’re loving it! It’s simply stunningly close to perfect plus it has several gardens, avocado trees included -- try to beat that. It would be a dream to wake up, look out the window, and be welcomed with such a beautiful view. We love it in pictures, so we’re sure it looks way better in real life.
If there’s one thing that pops into mind upon seeing Keira Knightley's garden, that would be how spacious it is. It’s regal with a hint of Victorian -- you can easily picture Keira reading a book here somewhere while sipping on a cuppa. A light splash of color from flowers scattered all over the yard gives it a feminine touch that reminds you of all things bright and beautiful.
Last but not the least, we have Julianna Moore’s garden, which was featured in Architectural Digest. This private space is applauded for being able to successfully pair manufactured structures to rich foliage. The solid base provides contrast to the raised beds of ivy and boxwoods. With the abundance of trees inside the black fencing, you can't help but get a certain forest feel.
Different people have different styles. Turn these #backyardinspirations into the #instagarden you’ve been dreaming of. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll be featuring your backyard on this page.
And if you decide to start on that backyard of yours, do away with all the hassle and astronomical water bills (because let’s face it, even if we had that kind of money—which we don’t—we wouldn’t want to spend a chunk of it on water and gardening, right?) by investing on synthetic grass! Our products aren’t only for the rich and famous, so get a quotation now! (link to quote page)
Now you can get the lush scenery without frills! Go ahead. Dream bigger!
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Easily one of the most magical and memorable moments in this film is when the young orphan Mary Lennox (played by Kate Maberly) finds a way into an abandoned garden inside her uncle’s estate. This is where she’s able to come to terms with her loss over the death of her parents and she helps to fix the rift between her uncle and his son.
Admit it, we all swooned and sighed when Ronan Keating started singing in the background as Anna Scott (played by Julia Roberts) kisses Will Thacker (played by Hugh Grant) right after they break into a communal garden on their way home from a dinner party. That communal garden is actually Rosemead Gardens of Elgin Crescent.
Will seems initially unimpressed and goes on to ask, “Now what in the world in this garden could make that ordeal worthwhile?” Of course, if you’ve seen the film you would know that Anna answers his question with a kiss, to which his only reply was, “Nice garden.” We can’t agree more Will, we can’t agree more.
This is the garden where Darcy (played by Matthew Macfadyen) first proposes to Elizabeth (played by Keira Knightley) in the 2005 adaptation of the movie Pride and Prejudice. This well-known scene was filmed at the lovely garden of Stourhead House in Wiltshire. He pops the question just as they gather around from a storm on the Temple of Apollo, while she tries to make her escape over the Palladian bridge.
Easily the most lip-smacking garden depicted on film, sweetmaker Willy Wonka’s (played by Johnny Depp) garden has all the sugary stuff abundant in his abode. From chocolate rivers to fruit candy bearing trees, the animated film was able to take its audience and bring them into a world where everything seems perfect and available for everyone to enjoy. Since the film doesn’t have a single natural element in it, we’re guessing the grass is fake and everything else, but we really can’t care less. We still think this 2005 musical fantasy comedy film is confectionary heaven that viewers will timelessly enjoy.
The garden used in Pan’s Labyrinth is beautiful in a dark way. The story begins with a young girl named Ofelia (played by Ivana Baquero) wandering out of her stepfather’s house to find a sinister looking, overgrown labyrinth. This is where she meets a faun who gives her three difficult tasks to fulfill before the rise of the full moon.
The first installment of this saga ends with Quentin Tarantino’s revenge-seeking assassin (played by Uma Thurman) engaging in a memorable fight to the death with O-Ren Ishii (played by Lucy Liu). Despite all the display of violence in the film, we couldn’t help but marvel at the perfectly manicured Japanese-themed garden covered in ivory white snow. We pretty much cringed a lot to get to this part of the film so if you have a weak stomach like us, we advise you to move on and keep looking down.
You cannot have “Somewhere over the rainbow” play out loud in full-blown jazz fashion and not start smiling like an idiot. In this feel-good romantic comedy, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks’ characters finally get their happy ending in the middle of a beautiful display of flowers right at 91st Street Garden, in New York’s Riverside Park.
We absolutely adore how he calls her by her chat name and says, “Don't cry, Shopgirl. Don't cry.” But we already are Tom, and there’s no turning back.
The Sound of Music is a classic that anybody can enjoy at any age. Here, Maria (played by Julie Andrews) and the captain finally confess their feelings for each other in this picturesque garden scene. The same gazebo featured was also used by the captain’s daughter Liesel and her young lover while performing the song “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” much earlier in the movie.
We love how these films were able to pay attention and utilize what seemed to be unnoticeable elements in the background, such as the backyards and gardens we featured today. It’s not always easy to find the beauty behind the characters, the focus of any show, but truth be told the aforementioned films would not be the same without them.
We hope you liked the movies (and the beautiful gardens and backyards) we featured in this post. If you want to read more similar content, you may click here.
If you’re looking to get that same background in your everyday line of sight without the hassle, synthetic grass can give you the same look and feel but with no fuss! Check out MegaGrass for a ton of options!
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But how exactly does one get that guarantee? There is no one definite plan to make sure we achieve that goal, but we can always try. On this post, we list down 10 secrets (call it pointers if you will) to a longer and healthier life. Feel free to follow them to achieve a better quality of life.
When you age, your DNA changes, making you less resistant to various illnesses and diseases. Studies show that significant lifestyle changes can help protect your DNA and make them more resistant to these conditions. The more you take care of your body as a whole, the more you strengthen it against the many risks in the environment.
Studies show that social ties such as the ones you have with your friends can actually help you live a longer life. But don’t be mistaken, we’re not talking about casual friends or colleagues here. We’re talking about real friends that you have deep connections with. This is because the more you see people who are genuinely concern about your well-being, the more likely you are to take better care of your own health.
This recent 50-year British study has shown how quitting the habit at around age 30 can substantially add to your life expectancy by up to an entire decade. Kicking the habit at age 40, 50, or 60, on the other hand, can add 9, 6, or 3 years to your life respectively. So stub that stick out now and reconsider the many years you’re exchanging for a few puffs of smoke.
A traditional Mediterranean diet is typically abundant in vegetables, fruits, olive oil, fish, and the occasional modest serving of meat. This type of diet pretty much covers all your basic dietary needs and can help prevent obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, diabetes, heart disease, and more.
Getting rid of excess weight can help lower your chances of getting diabetes, heart disease, and other debilitating conditions that can take years off your life. Being mindful of your diet and adding some physically challenging activities to your routine can help you achieve this easily.
Chronic anger is believed to be linked to various health issues. You might be surprised to learn that being able to let go of grudges can reduce your anxiety, lower your blood pressure, and lessen your chances of developing heart disease.
Enough sleep will not only help you recover from illness faster, it will also greatly lower your risk of getting sick and developing mood disorders. Sleeping for less than 5 hours each night significantly decreases your life expectancy, so make sleep a priority.
Stress is something that you’ll never be able to completely avoid, but there are many ways you can manage it. You can try to meditate, do yoga, or some deep breathing exercises at home. A few minutes a day can do a whole lot of difference when it comes to how you respond to stress. And remember, it’s not the stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.
Having a sense of purpose keeps you active and on the move. The more active your lifestyle, the better your health is. Keeping your mind sharp can also help minimize your risk of memory gaps and losses.
Fresh air cleans your lungs, gives you energy, and keeps your mind sharp. Spending time outdoors also allows you to soak up the sun. If you live in a highly urbanized neighborhood with very limited access to natural greeneries, you can always turn to eco-friendly landscaping to achieve the same feel or experience.
One great idea you can use is to create a backyard fitness trail or exercise station where you can brisk walk, jog a little, or use your home fitness equipment.Install quality synthetic grass where you can meditate or do yoga on. There are a lot of ways you can get the same outdoor experience even with limited resources.
A longer and healthier life isn’t difficult to achieve. The key to your success can be summed up in a single concept, and that is self-love. The kinder you are to your mind, body, and soul, the longer it will work without issues. So do whatever it takes to get all the care you need and always remember that you can never, ever love yourself too much.
]]>A good relationship between designers and their clients is a must to be able to achieve a design perfect for their demands and needs. Considering the views and values of the client is a key element in reaching the goal--which is to deliver the desired results based on the client’s liking and taste. Special emphasis is given to involving the clients as much as possible and making sure that they are part of the whole process--from conceptualization to turnover.
The MegaPorch Collection from MegaGrass is a great product to use in applying some of the highlighted concepts found on this list. We enumerate our top 3, with a link for more downloadable samples at the bottom of this page.
This specific landscaping project leans toward the minimalist spectrum. The look is achieved by creating a loose lattice layout of synthetic grass that draws attention away from the cold and hard floor. The synthetic grass accents lay continuously in straight lines providing a solid framework--despite cuts where there are other elements present--like the border of the pool area as shown. Even with multiple corners and straight lines, the artificial grass is able to make the hard points appear softer with its visible textured look, thanks to its blades’ varying colors.
The effect is further amplified by the hovering shadow from a tighter lattice work on the outdoor ceiling. The harsh white lines of the window frames and the geometrical stone tiles are cushioned by the visible lush of the synthetic grass. Because of the neutral colors of the general space, the green color is able to pop out more, which gives the place a more welcoming glow. The artificial grass colors show differently in sections under the shadows which creates an illusion of varying types of grass. This provides a more realistic look with the blade reflections toned down. Every aspect of this project is made possible by the seamless transition of synthetic grass to the tiled floor.
This accent is perfect for spacious areas so they wouldn’t look empty!
Despite this project having only 2 notable elements (the Tipi and the green synthetic grass), it is able to display a sense of completeness, a vibe that suggests that there is no need for any other additions or improvements to consider it done. It’s bold, it’s daring, it screams uniqueness wherever you look. The high contrast of the colors used in the Tipi draws a lot of attention to the details. The off-white cloth used is further highlighted by the reds and blacks used while still keeping the tone neutral with the color of the wooden base. A hint of green in the circles just close to the base of the Tipi guides the transition of the color from the Tipi to the artificial grass.
The synthetic grass used is deeply colored to balance the heat provided by the reds found on the Tipi. It displays a graceful transition of temperature which will keep onlookers alert while still managing to stay relaxed due to the even play of hues. The wide space makes it suitable for entertaining guests, while the Tipi can either be a very eye-catching backdrop or the highlight of the show. Not only is this setup thought-provoking and aesthetically pleasing, it’s also a great conversation starter. Quality turf is a must to achieve this look, because anything subpar will make any imperfections pop out.
Imagine having an indoor version of this in your own home or office, too! You can take a nap inside the tipi and hide from the world.
To give any space a memorable impact, using contrasting elements should be a priority. This basic design principle, when used properly, adds a huge dose of visual interest while simultaneously merging the look together. Contrast might even be considered essential to a successful design by many. Take this project for example. Not a lot of extras in this space but anyone would have issues looking away because the sight is just too striking to ignore. So how does a design so seemingly plain have the power to catch and hold people’s gaze? Simple, it uses the power of contrast.
See how from one corner to another the whole picture is riddled with contrasting lines and curves. The pool area has cold and hard borders with a circular jacuzzi at the far corner. The artificial grass also showcases a good mix of straight lines with very subtle curves and slopes. Even the corners of the grass patch are soft and rounded. Clearly, the goal of this design is not to draw you to a single element, but to wow you with an overall beauty achieved with minor --yet very smart tricks that involve premium quality grass.
Being able to deliver results to customers takes more than just coming up with a simple brief and following what’s written there. Successful landscaping projects require a certain level of organization. They should always be strategically sound before execution.
To learn more about MegaGrass and our MegaPorch collection, visit our website.
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Maybe we won’t be able to copy nature in its entirety, but we surely can get close. With a good landscaping team and all the premium materials available, we can all have our own delightful scenery to swoon over!
Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is one of the finest examples of Japanese gardens. The spacious area used to be the outer garden of the Kanazawa castle. It was constructed by the ruling family at the time—Maeda--for nearly 200 years. It was first opened to the public in 1871. This garden is home to a large variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with a different look for every season change.
In 1954, Mr. Pisit and Nongnooch purchased a 600-acre land with intentions of developing the land as a fruit plantation. They eventually changed their mind and decided to turn it into a wildlife conservation project filled with tropical plants and flowers. The garden was opened to the public in 1980, and management was transferred to their son Kampon Tansacha in 2001. 500 out of 600 acres are currently vivid with floral colors.
Covering nearly 80 acres, Keukenhof (or Kitchen Garden) is easily one of the largest flower gardens in the world. Approximately 7 million bulbs are planted yearly in this park. Keukenhof is open yearly from mid-March to mid-May with the best time for viewing the tulips around mid-April, depending on the weather. You’ll want tulip here!
No list of beautiful gardens will ever be complete without mentioning the Gardens of Versailles. Covering nearly 2000 acres of land, this landscape was designed by gardener Andre Le Notre who was commissioned in 1661 by no less than Louis XIV. More than 6 million visitors stroll the gardens yearly.
It’s not every day that you find a 52-acre garden in the very heart of a metropolis. But that’s exactly what you can find in New York--the awe-inspiring Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Known for its 200 cherry trees, it takes center stage during month-long blossom festivals.
Kew is more than just a scenic green space, it is also an internationally known research institution that employs hundreds of researchers and scientists. The garden is home to dozens of historic buildings such as the Victorian-era Palm House and showcases more than 40000 species of plants.
The grand Kirstenbosch was established in 1913 with the goal to preserve the South African flora. The garden is around 90 acres by itself, but it is actually just one part of a 1300-acre nature reserve. The garden sits on the slopes of Table Mountain.
It took French painter Jacques Majorelle around 4 decades to craft this beloved garden around his villa in Marrakech. It is highly noted for the luminous blue paints of its pots, gates, buildings, and more. The garden was eventually purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge in 1980. Currently, the villa complex and the garden is open to the public.
The 16th-century villa is home to an incredible garden with 51 equally impressive fountains. The main building is a marvel as well as the other fountains that run on gravity alone. This makes it an achievement and thus, the terraced landscape became an inspiration for many Europeans to follow.
The summer palace is an architectural mix of historic pavilions, bridges, temples, and a hilly natural landscape. It was considered a “masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design” by UNESCO. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 1998.
Landscape designer Piet Oudolf creates garden designs that favor masses of perennial plants and native grasses. He chooses them for their structure over fake grass or flowering plants that only last for a few months. His naturalistic landscapes are often surrounded by concrete, glass, and steel.
Marc Peter is a native New Yorker who spent 18 years in Kyoto, Japan. He then returned to the USA to design gardens and teach landscape architecture. He approached this specific landscape project with high respect for Japanese traditions relying on irregularity, simplicity, and poetic symbolism.
Terremoto founders David Godshall and Alain Peauroi believed that there was a growing need in California for landscaping that operated at a precise conceptual level. Their installations reflect the desire to bring more thought to the gardening business. They have a penchant for wild and messy gardens that are still inhabitable.
There are times where the geography of a landscape is so dominant that the only way to beautify it is to work around it or within it. This was what designer Teresa Moller did when she created a footpath along the endlessly damp coastline of a 27-acre land between Zapallar and Papudo.
Created on a former New York Central Railroad on the west side of Manhattan, the High Line is a 1.45 mile long elevated linear park, rail trail, and greenway. This abandoned spur was redesigned to become a “living system” that draws inspiration from multiple disciplines some of which include urban design, ecology, and architecture. The High Line has become a contemporary landscape architecture icon since opening to the public in 2009.
The Ranelagh Gardens are public pleasure gardens located in Chelsea just outside of London. They were called as such because they occupied the site of Ranelagh House. It was built in 1688–89 by the Earl of Ranelagh and it was believed that he designed and built it himself. But the actual builder and owner was one Solomon Rieti, an Italian Jewish immigrant.
Brigit’s Garden is considered a sanctuary in the west of Ireland. It takes visitors on a magical journey into the very heart of Celtic heritage and mythology, easily making this a must-visit for tourists and locals alike. Set within 11 acres of wildflower meadows and native woodland, it is one of the most spectacular gardens in Ireland.
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a 30-acre sculpture garden created by theorist and landscape architect Charles Jencks. The garden is inspired by modern cosmology, mathematics, and science. Sculptures and landscaping draw heavy inspiration from themes such as fractals and black holes. Although not as abundant with plants, it elegantly combines natural landscape with artificial symmetry and curves.
The Great Dixter is a house found in Northiam, East Sussex, England. Architect Edwin Lutyens combined an existing mid 15th-century house on the site from 1910-1912 with a similar structure brought from Benenden, Kent, and joined it together with his own additions. The garden is widely known for its one-of-a-kind tradition of sophisticated plantsmanship and is listed Grade 1 in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
This park is located on a 52-hectare site which also happens to be a vantage point offering visitors a panoramic view of the capital and beyond. The mandate of this park is the creation of a memorial and monument that will narrate a 3.6 billion year story following 7 epochs. The garden of memorial features a list of the names of those killed in the South African Wars, World War I, World War II as well as during the apartheid era.
There you have it, our top 20 landscapes!
We’re absolutely sure that there are more architectural wonders out there, we just can’t get over the ones that are on this list! You can use these projects as inspiration for your home or maybe a commercial space you’re working on. What do you think? Which one is your favorite? Whichever you choose, one thing is for certain, we are all lucky to live in a world filled with so much beauty and humans who can recreate the same beauty for everyone else to enjoy.
That’s why we here at MegaGrass strive to protect the environment through the use of our products. The next time you think about landscaping, replicating or modifying a garden--or even just designing a miniature of a place you like—you can use our products for that no-hassle upkeep and realistic feel!
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Carbon footprint reduction is an ideal worldwide goal, however, it’s a concept that’s still too far from our grasp. These emission-reduction targets present significant challenges not only to experts but to the human race as a whole.
Here we highlight some major influencers on climate who work across multiple industries; people who are willing to step up to drive a change.
“I don’t think we will last another 1000 years without escaping beyond our fragile planet.”
Internationally renowned professor Stephen Hawking has claimed that the human race will go extinct in the next 1000 years, partially because of our neglect of the environment. He even went as far as saying that humans need to start looking for another planet for the species to survive. This poses a big problem for all of humanity: where do we go when the Earth becomes uninhabitable? Are we expected to leave an find a new planet with pristine resources?
But more importantly…
Can we?
More about Stephen Hawking here.
“We are running the most dangerous experimenting history right now, which is to see how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.”
Elon Musk is known for paving the way for sustainability through his innovations at Tesla. He believes that vehicles that don’t use petrol should be marketed as great environmental solutions. He dreams of a world where vehicles are powered by renewable energy, greatly reducing the amount of our carbon footprint.
Visit Elon Musk’s website here.
“It is time to bin climate change denial.”
An increase in the housing outputs over the coming years has placed our planet into a more compromised position. And while domestic building regulations are robust, the commercial standards are due an upgrade. Coveney is known for supporting councils that choose to make difficult, ambitious, but crucial decisions.
Read more about his works here.
“This is not a partisan debate; it’s a human one. Clean air and water and a livable climate are inalienable human rights. And solving this crisis is not a question of politics. It is our moral obligation.”
The Hollywood superstar has been vocal about the need to push for sustainable means in our efforts to save the environment. In his 2016 Oscar win acceptance speech, he voiced his concerns about climate change and encouraged all the people to take part in the collective task of saving the planet.
Read more about his cause here.
“The violence that exists in the human heart, wounded by sin, is also manifest in the symptoms of illness that we see in the Earth, the water, the air and in living things.”
Pope Francis’ environmental advocacy stem from the Catholic teaching on care for creation. Our planet is a gift that should be valued and protected over our personal agendas. A life that causes no harm is a life that is worth living and sharing.
“Climate change increasingly poses one of the biggest long-term threats to investments.”
Christiana Figueres stresses the urgency to work together in battling climate change. She believes that it carries public health implications way beyond national borders, which should make it a crucial case that requires a coordinated international response.
Visit this link for more details about Christiana Figueres.
The fight against climate change requires a collective effort. No single individual nor agency can make the difference that's best for the planet. In our own little ways, we can minimize our carbon footprint by choosing to do sustainable practices in our daily lives.
For instance, we can lessen the use of fossil fuels by installing artificial grass instead of natural lawn. Natural lawn requires the monthly use of lawn mowers (sometimes even weekly) for maintenance. Most of these lawn mowers are petrol guzzlers that contribute substantially to the greenhouse effect.
Another way to lessen your carbon footprint is to repurpose what you already have; or refuse what you don’t really need. This works especially for single-use products and those that are seasonal or only for very short periods.
Awareness is a vital part of this environmental movement. The more we educate, the more people will join in on this revolution. All it takes is one small step to make a difference. It might not seem much, but it counts.
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Entertaining indoors is great, but taking the party outdoors gives you more room and more freedom to do to the activities you have in mind. Level up your next Spring event with fun outdoor party ideas.
But first -- the basics:
Every party starts with the selection of a central theme. This is where the color scheme and pretty much everything about your event will be based on. After coming up with an idea, you can start building on it and adding in the small details one by one. We absolutely adore the party concepts below and we hope you find the inspiration for your next bash here!
Pro-tip: Scratch single-use items off your party’s grocery list! If you have it at home, don’t pay for a disposable alternative. You might think you’re saving yourself the trouble of cleaning up, but you’re also potentially contributing to the millions of tons of single-use plastic waste (most of which end up in the oceans) that are polluting the Earth. Plus, no one prefers plastic for drinking and eating. It’s always classy to use glass and metal on the table.
Remember that the first R is not reused, it’s refuse! Refuse anything you don’t really ~need~ and keep in mind that there are better things to spend money on than disposable items. Zero waste fun is always more fun!
An outdoor porch party seems too simple, but not if you personalize. Send your guests home with party favors tagged with individually customized thank you notes. Initially serve them as party items, then at the end of the event, announce that they will be able to take them home. It’s a pleasant surprise that’s also economical. The party favors are useful, and you’re grateful! No better party mix than that!
Pro-tip: Get party favors that are reusable! Travel utensils, shot glasses (even mugs) and microwavable containers can all be used during your party, and after!
This garden setup illustrates the sophistication you can achieve from keeping things simple. Keeping the colors toned down with a splash of brightness here and there gives off a hint of elegance without being too formal. The presence of greens brings warmth to the venue while keeping everything blended together.
Pro-tip: Bring out your teapot and it’s gonna look straight out of Wonderland! Oh and beware of rabbit holes!
Cheesy isn’t always cheap. Sometimes, cheesy is cute and endearing, just like with this party idea. Welcome the coming warm months with a watermelon themed party. Make your guests smile with the old saying “you’re one in a melon” in the form of welcome cards. Entice them with every fresh and fruity concoction you can think of. Keep the venue perfectly pretty and pink.
Pro-tip: Check out how to make a watermelon keg online and serve awesome punch at the party! Just make sure the kids don’t think it’s juice, otherwise, prepare yourself for tipsy (vomiting) toddlers!
Keep your mind on timeless classics and everything will be fine. Commit to an old-fashioned theme and maybe throw in a modern twist or two. Make your guests feel like they’ve just traveled back in time, and enjoy the look of amusement on their faces during the entire event.
Pro-tip: Check out jukebox tunes on your favorite music app, combine them all together in one playlist and run it on the event day!
Still got that Hawaiian shirt you thrifted years ago hidden somewhere deep in your closet? Finally, it’s time to bust it out! Embark on an adventure into the tropics with this wild theme. A word of caution for putting pineapple on pizza, though: tread carefully. You might find yourself in the middle of an age old friendship-ruining debate.
Pro-tip: DO NOT serve pizza for the sake of world peace.
A wonderful mix of rainbow colors always does the trick, especially for the kids! Because festivities are meant to be bright and beautiful, whatever your age is. Make it happen by using the rainbow as inspiration. Put a spin on this theme by assigning colors to your guests! You’ll do your guests a favor by taking out overthinking and wondering what to wear, and you’ll look amazing in the photos when they come out!
Pro-tip: Support the LGBTQ+ community through a party! Ask your friends if they have pride flags/pride décor that you can borrow for the party if you’re short on decor!
Every Kate Spade party requires only 4 colors to work; black, white, pink, and plenty of gold. The bolder the decors are, the better. Create backdrops of metallic gold and watch the selfie-takers make a beeline for it. It’ll look preppy, classy, and playful all at the same time.
Pro-tip: Keep things shining, shimmering, splendid!
Aside from mermaids, unicorns are probably the coolest mythical creatures ever. Use that magic to wow your visitors and give it an extra zing by bringing pastels to life for a truly adorable theme. Make the venue look like a wonderland by using a lot of toned down hues. Keep things light and dreamy for everybody!
Pro-tip: Remember that your banking on fantasy, so your party should be fantastic! Ask everyone to dress like their favorite fairy tale character if they can!
Optional: You can serve cotton candy and tell everyone it’s made of real unicorn mane.
Bright pastel palettes can instantly give any place a vibrant feel. Go bold and use these tones; be playful and combine them all together, because they look good no matter which colors you out together. Complement with glassware to keep things looking elegant. There’s nothing like dazzling sorbet colors to prettify your Spring party. Plus, no one doesn’t like pastel colors! They’re the middle tone of every color—just how Goldilocks likes them--not too bright, not too dark!
Pro-tip: You can’t go wrong with any combination, so play around! You can choose just two or three and your party will still pop!
Outdoor brunch is probably one of the best Spring party ideas ever. You can’t just say no to brunch, right? Brunch is easy and chill! It’s perfect for lazy Sundays when you just wanna sit back and catch up with friends over avocado toast or chicken and waffles, even corned beef hash. You can eat as heavy as you want and no one will judge you because you’re eating two meals at once! If there was a favorite time of the weekend, it would be brunch. Match your meal with a classic floral theme and you’ll be on your way to eating with your mouth and your eyes.
Pro-tip: Schedule it on a day when a friend from the same circle decides to throw a barbecue party! By the time the barbecue starts, everyone’s hungry again! Or you can throw it together at one place and spend a whole day with your families together!
Gem-inspired parties are *brilliant* (wink wink). Use disco lights, fairy lights, candles, lamps, lots and lots of lights. Keep everything ~lit~, just like your party! Grab some mirrors and hang them for more effect!
Pro-tip: Put lights inside glass containers (like the ones in the photo above) and scatter them around your venue!
Taco parties are fun because they’re laid back. The fun revolves around sharing good food and stories while competing over who makes the best tacos. Overload with spice and cool down with some paletas.
Pro-tip: Use a muffin tin for sauces, salsa, guacamole and other ingredients for easy clean-up (and so you never have to scoop out a drowning spoon!)
Ice cream cravings should not be taken lightly. Make your ice cream party enjoyable for both kids and adults by adding gold accents and a *sprinkle* of colors to your venue. Keep things light and smooth and complete with a DIY ice cream bar.
Pro-tip: Keep bottles of booze for the grown-ups, (surprisingly, alcohol and ice cream are perfect together!) And stock on colorful sprinkles, cereals, and cookies for the kids. If you’re feeling like it, you can bake cupcakes without frosting and top with ice cream instead!
Cacti are probably the only ominous-looking plants that can still manage to look cute. Bring out your cake toppers and make cactus and succulent-themed macarons for everyone to enjoy. Decorate in vibrant coral and green to complete the look.
Pro-tip: Use brown as one of your colors, it always looks great with green. Earth colors as party theme will also give you that one-with-nature feel!
When in doubt, take the margaritas out. And if these mixed drinks aren’t enough to keep the negativities of daily lives at bay, focus on the bold colored decors and keep the compliments coming. Serve some taco bites to complete that Cinco de Mayo vibe.
Pro-tip: Remind your friends not to bring cars as a safety measure. Margaritas and drivers are a terrible mix!
If your guests are into pink stuff and cute party themes, then this is the way to go. Add to the tropical feel by throwing in loads of palm fronds, pineapple shaped tumblers, and a flamingo themed photo booth for the attendees to enjoy.
Pro-tip: Make your party flamingo by serving strawberry flavored desserts!
Channel your inner bohemian with a wildflower theme. Go crazy on your decorative accents and keep things eclectic. Turn your backyard into a beautiful venue of organized chaos.
Pro-tip: Bring the beads on! Make jewelry with your friends while catching up on life.
Your guests + swan floats = Insta-worthy moments. You don’t even need a pool because swan floats are flexible decors that will work just as well on land. Keep the party even more picture perfect by making sure you have floating backdrops if you’re using a pool, and cute swan inspired backdrops on land.
Pro-tip: Don’t make believe that you can inflate these babies with your breath. Get pumpin’ early in the day because it takes more time to blow up than you think!
Fruit cocktail parties are pretty easy to pull off. Take a huge assortment of fruits for your decorations, drinks, food, and favors. Serve chilled to maintain freshness.
Pro-tip: If you have a chocolate melting pot, keep it nearby. If not, condensed milk is also great with fruits!
Breathe in fresh air while enjoying a good movie outdoors. You can use teepees, lounge chairs, and even tents. Bring out the bottomless drinks and popcorn for unlimited enjoyment. Alternatively, you can simply lay or sit on the cool grass.
Pro-tip: Put everything in a cooler so you won’t have to go far (inside the house) and miss any of the good parts!
All these outdoor parties would be perfect on a spacious lawn. Think about it, the kids can run around without any of the parents worrying they’ll break something. You and your fellow grown-ups can lounge around together while taking in the great outdoors for a breather from busy working lives. May it is for parties or picnics, a tract of green is the best venue
And for the perfect lawn, we recommend you use well-draining artificial grass like the MegaLawn collection! It’s durable, it can take all your visitors walking around for a decade!
Outdoor Spring parties can be extra special with the proper planning. It doesn’t even have to cost much, just know what your guests will appreciate and keep in mind that its top priority to keep their tummies happy.
We here at MegaGrass encourage you to plan parties, make social calls, and spend more time with your loved ones. Which is why we offer turfs that need little to no upkeep so you could spend your precious weekend doing more important things than tending your lawn.
Be inspired. Throw that party.
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There are a lot of creative ways you can use synthetic grass all over your house. They aren’t just good for covering the ground; there are also various instances where fake grass can be used instead of the materials you would use traditionally. You can use leftover samples or excess cuts from your landscaping project, or you can always get more for future use!
Below we highlight 10 unusual but awesome ways you can use weird cuts of artificial grass all over your home:
Using well-draining artificial grass, you can create a dish dryer that brings color to your boring dishwashing routine. It’s so pretty you can leave it in full view of your kitchen without being conscious about it.
Fake grass can be used as accents for serving trays. They don’t only add a pop of color to your event, they are also perfect for concealing minor spills! And since synthetic grass is washable, cleanup will be a breeze!
Faux grass placemats are perfect for completing a safari theme. It also minimizes all the clinking and clattering when putting cutlery down. To ensure the safety of your guests, we recommend using non-toxic, toxin-free synthetic grass (like ours!) because their safety is also our priority.
Use artificial grass as an alternative to traditional carpet rugs. They are much easier to clean because they’re plastic and washable!, plus they add a splash of green to your interior. There’s nothing like a little touch of life to light up any room.
Adults and kids alike are drawn to miniatures. We can only imagine how much this project will turn heads wherever you decide to display it inside your home. It’s also fun to make and it gives you a sense of accomplishment when you’ve finished it! If you It’s a bit challenging to make, but with a little persistence and the right type of artificial grass, you’ll be able to brag about it in no time.
If you play Dungeons and Dragons, you can be the best DM ever by playing with dioramas made with synthetic grass with the same look and feel as the real thing! Troll bridges and towers look great with grassy details!
Artificial grass on frames are great for quiet rooms. They elicit a feeling of peace and tranquility, not to mention, they look amazing! They are also very easy to maintain and they won’t cost you a fortune like paintings or other framed artworks. Just make sure you dust them every now and then; it’s hard to resist stroking them whenever you pass by!
Transform your leftover fake grass cuttings into glass or cup coasters! Not only are they so freaking cool, they’re also very easy to rinse--so keeping them clean will be effortless. You can even make them in various shapes and sizes to match pretty much any theme.
Artificial grass make refreshingly calm table centerpieces. They can also be used in social events like parties, birthdays or get-togethers when you’re going for that elegant look for your home. Fake grass provides a freshening look to any table setting and gives off a natural vibe that your guests will surely enjoy.
Make a functional and aesthetically pleasing shoe tray to place your kicks on. Leave all your footwear at the door to reduce the many health risks you can drag in -- dirt, dust, pesticides, allergens, animal hair, pollutants, and all the microscopic gross stuff in the creases of your.
Fake grass is ideal for decorating fish tanks because they are permeable and non-toxic. Tank cleanups will be fluid and you can spend more of it enjoying your pets instead of maintaining your aquarium.
Okay, we know we’ve been giving you amazing ways of using artificial grass indoors but this one hack’s just too good to not include in this list; so we’re adding it anyway! Fake grass is a fantastic and totally out of the box choice for lining the inside of a ute tray. The grass protects the tray from scratches and provides a non-slip surface so your tools and equipment will stay in place for longer.
With a little bit of creativity, artificial grass can be repurposed for other applications! It’s not just for lawns—in fact, the possibilities are endless!
And we here at MegaGrass strive to make these possibilities your reality.
Let your imagination run wild. Build with us.
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Especially in cases where the weather isn’t cooperating, a simple indoor get together is the best way to wrap up the holidays and welcome Spring. Check out the following indoor picnic ideas you can use for your next gathering.
You’ve got the drinks, you’ve got the food, you’ve got everyone special in your life around you. Everything’s pretty much the same except, you’re all having fun at home! Imagine how much more convenient that is. Make the experience feel even more authentic by placing your picnic spread right on top of grass.
We recommend you try the MegaLawn collection from MegaGrass. Synthetic grass is so much easier to clean than natural grass, so any after-party mess can easily be hosed down.
Tone down the noise and turn your picnic into a mellow get-together. Use low hanging, soft lights to give your space a warm glow. Complete the idea with comfort food and lots of throw pillows. Keep the food choices simple and focus on relaxation and chilling with your family or friends.
The most successful picnics are usually the simplest ones. With only the basic aspects to cover, you and your guests can spend more time enjoying the event instead of hustling to get things done. This simple set up is elegant but every bit as inviting. It’s cozy and best of all, it’s got cheese!
Decorate near a window so natural light can still come in for a more genuine experience. Create a simple spread and make your food the center of the picnic. Serve some awesome pecan pie and share the love with everyone.
Picnics are enjoyed both by young ones and the young once. Make a fort out of blankets and play some relaxing music. This setup doesn’t have to exclusively be for romantic dates alone, this is actually a great way to encourage kids to join in on the fun. Further enhance the mood by lighting aromatic candles so everyone can relax and focus on destressing.
Who wouldn’t want a colorful picnic in the middle of what’s normally a boring space inside their homes? Throw in some popcorn, some sweets, and some ice-cold beverage and it’ll be like you weren’t even indoors at all. The more colorful the decors, the better. Make them bright, youthful, and bursting with energy. Don’t be afraid to play around, mix and match until you find the perfect color scheme that screams festivities.
Transition periods don’t have to be so tedious. Maybe Spring isn’t here just yet, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying what remains of the holiday season. So adjust and enjoy the indoors for now while you prepare for Spring. By then, you’ll be a picnic guru that everyone will be secretly wishing for an invite from you.
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Throughout the years our species has become more and more cooped up within the boundaries of walls. Subways, apartments, office spaces… there are days where we barely get a taste of nature because of the current demands of our survival. The most innovative designers are seeking a solution to reconnect humans to the soothing effects of nature, by integrating synthetic turf into the places where we spend the most time - office spaces - across the country and beyond.
Centro Offices in Chicago, Photographed by Tom Harris – Hedrich Blessing Photographers
In the Chicago offices of Centro, Partners by Design found a way to bring the outdoors in by creating ‘parks’ to break up the monotony in the digital advertising company’s space. They juxtapose synthetic turf against clean, softly-shaped chrome and leather fixtures to create harmony between the ‘natural’ and crafted.
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ECommPay Offices in Riga, Latvia Photographed by Olivier Dassance Photography
ECommPay, the payment solutions provider based in Latvia, commissioned Katz Interiors to harness nature’s balancing powers, softening the hard edges of their modern, geometric space. Scattering artificial ‘living walls’ in the most unexpected intimate settings, and mounting floor to ceiling (and wall to wall) soundproof call rooms, accomplish the goal.
Recreate the look with MegaLawn Platinum!
Tune Offices in San Francisco, CA. Photographed by Caroline Tudor
Online mobile marketing tech company, Tune, has an office as eclectic as the company itself. Crushed blue velvet sofas, glass dividing walls, exposed brick and their very own grown-up playground, complete with functional chair swings in their communal workspace. In what can be a very demanding industry, designer Miranda Lee Morgan sprinkles opportunities for fun throughout the office. It’s not uncommon to be inched in the hallway by Crazy Carts driving past the indoor putting green. Truly a space that caters to the wellbeing of its employees.
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Merkle/Periscpix, Photographed by Thomas Fallon
The outdoors redesigned - that’s definitely the feeling as you walk past a tidy forest of vertical wood panels, triangle green seating in the common room, and zigzag glass tiles mimicking peaks, valleys, and water in one fell swoop. From the imaginations of ThirdWay Interiors, space uses artificial grass in a typical setting - outdoors under tables and chairs. But the experience of the space altogether contributes to Merkle/Peiscopix’ goal of an environmentally friendly space that promotes productivity.
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The ROI of an office space that caters to optimizing productivity and mental well-being of the people within it, is invaluable. It’s the reason why large, demanding companies like Google, YouTube and Amazon invest millions of dollars in the spaces where they expect employees to spend most of their time in. They are changing the mindset of ‘needing’ to be at work to ‘wanting’ - and it’s a strategy that clearly works.
Get the million-dollar look without breaking the bank, click here to calculate the cost of your artificial grass instantly and break ground on your new, modern office space.
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Ideal for hobbyists and competitive golfers alike, our MegaGolf greens are designed to make practicing your technique easier than ever. Made using the highest quality materials, they’re designed to perform just the real thing, giving you course-like realism and results.
Need some inspiration for your backyard green? Below, we’ve showcased seven of the most inspiring backyard putting greens we could find, all of which are perfect DIY projects for your home.
This tropical-style putting green blends palm trees with a variety of different angles from which you can practice your putting. Ideal for larger homes, this putting green features a wide variety of holes, letting you master your putting technique uphill, downhill and across an incline.
Although this putting green’s size makes it an ambitious project, it’s still well within the reach of the average DIY enthusiast. Just make sure your backyard is large enough, as this green packs plenty of different putting angles into its formidable size.
Feel like practicing your putting technique while you cook dinner? This backyard putting green combines golf practice with a large BBQ area and a swimming pool, making it ideal for parties and other events.
Simple but effective, this square-shaped putting green has two holes, giving you a large range of angles to practice from. Its simple design makes it perfect as a DIY project, with only a small amount of landscaping for you to worry about.
Surrounded by foliage, this small putting green proves that you don’t need huge amounts of space to practice your putting technique. With four holes, this small green packs a variety of angles into a small area, making it ideal for townhouses and smaller backyards.
Want to make the most of your home’s surroundings? This backyard putting green makes the most of a stunning desert view, offering a variety of putting angles that put the beautiful orange vista in the background on full display.
Surrounded by rocks, this type of large putting green can be a surprisingly manageable project for an experienced DIYer.
With a unique geometric design and a variety of angles to put from (there are four holes, each at an extreme of the green), this Mediterranean-style backyard sports a cool putting green that’s as effective for golf practice as it is as a landscaping and design element.
Who says you need a massive yard to build your own putting green? Surrounded by pavers, this small putting green offers plenty of practice options, all in a compact space that makes it perfect for smaller homes.
Feeling inspired? Turn your landscaping dreams into a reality with MegaGolf, our purpose-built artificial grass for golfers. Built to withstand the traffic of large, commercial courses, it’s a great option for backyard putting greens of all shapes, sizes and locations.
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We understand your pain – balancing the guest list, getting bombarded by your friends and future in-laws and friends about all the details. You’ve checked off your dress, caterers, band, and maybe even the venue. Whether it’s at a chapel, an old barn, a mansion or even your backyard, breathe life into your special day by adding something green!
As seen in modern weddings, a fresh lawn can be the featured backdrop of your wedding photos. MegaGrass’ plush green grass reduces the ground temperature, giving your outdoor summer wedding a fighting chance against the heat.
Feel like a fairy queen in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as you and your guests kick off your shoes and cut the (grass) rug! Soft synthetic turf with activity mat backing are perfect alternatives to a hard, wooden dance floor.
Maybe you’re bringing the outdoors into your sophisticated and modern wedding and don’t even want to think about synthetic grass installation or large grass mats. Bring the whole look together by rolling a 15’ x 2’ precut grass patch across the aisle, so your venue can be as effortlessly beautiful as you are!
Big picture though, whether you’re looking to outfit your lawn, backyard, roof or patio spaces with maintenance-free grass, the benefits will last as long as your undying love.
You're saying to yourself, what advantage is there to a fake lawn? Artificial grass has many perks and is used in more places than you've probably noticed. Who said; the grass isn't greener on the other side? More importantly, synthetic grass is eco-friendly and lead free. A layer of turf that can withstand the elements and actually help reduce your energy and water bills while also giving your space a manicured look.
Environmental friendly turf saves our customers over 100,000 gallons of water each year. Although you should sprinkle water on your turf occasionally to rinse and extend the life expectancy of your lawn, but it will still be far less times than actual grass. Synthetic turf from industry professionals eliminate the need to water your lawn. More importantly, synthetic grass doesn't require treatments like pesticide and fertilizer that emits toxic chemicals into the environment.
There are so many options of synthetic grass models to choose from, varying in color, blade type and pile height. Each of our models are built to last up to 25 years with durable material used by thousands of families and commercial businesses nationwide. Their lawn care options are affordable and available with a 100 percent lead-free guarantee.
They'll be perfect for sprucing up your yard for your wedding because they're perfect for large projects, specializing in commercial turf services. A professional is prepared to lay your residential turf with an organic in-fill to protect the environment. We'll get the job done right the first time with the right technology and tools. Their team of licensed and trained technicians are prepared to cater to their clients from start to finish. They'll have your yard looking good and a team of professionals to help you choose the perfect lawn. They make sure you're satisfied with the work with a 100 percent customer service guarantee.
Don't worry about financing your new lawn because they provide the perfect finance options. If your home owners insurance covers the cost of a new lawn, they have many sizes and styles to choose from at an affordable price. Their expert will come to you with durable turf. You'll never have to water or mow their synthetic grass. Enjoy the top varieties used on putting greens, sports fields, playground areas, rooftops, and more. They make getting your new lawn a breeze and it's safe for small children and your pets on their lead-free turf.
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