1. Soft, Compliant Artificial Grass For Kindergarten Playground
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Kindergartens must meet requirements to minimize the risk and severity of injuries with falls. The choice in the ground cover is a huge part of meeting those requirements and keeping everyone who uses the equipment a little bit safer.
Ideal ground cover absorbs the shock of a fall to lessen the impact. Based on those requirements, natural grass is not an acceptable ground cover under playground equipment. It’s too hard and doesn’t absorb the shock of falls, which can lead to more severe injuries. Artificial turf for playgrounds helps you meet the safety requirements when installed adequately without giving up the natural look of grass. It offers a cushiony spring to help absorb shock and potentially minimize the severity of fall injuries.
Wood chips, sand and other loose ground cover meet safety requirements when applied in a thick layer. However, the loose quality of those coverings means they won’t necessarily stay in place. Over time, the material can become compacted, blow away or get pushed around by kids playing with it. That means you could end up with very thin coverage areas that don’t provide the cushioning shock absorption you need to keep kids safer on the playground. Artificial grass solves that problem since it stays in place and doesn’t become compacted.
2. Fewer Scraped Knees
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Fall injuries aren’t the only ways kids get hurt on the playground. Scrapes and cuts on coarse sand or other rough surfaces can quickly ruin an otherwise fun playground. Artificial playground grass is easier on the skin than wood chips, gravel, or other filler commonly used under playground equipment. It’s soft and feels very similar to regular grass, so kids won’t end up with scraped knees and elbows if they trip and fall onto it.
Plus, kids can roll around and play on the artificial grass without getting pieces on their skin or feeling itchy. Artificial turf also puts less stress on the joints when children run and play on the surface.
3. Cleaner Play Environment
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Artificial grass enables kids to play without mud and dirt. Playground artificial grass lets children enjoy the great outdoors without being covered in it. Unlike regular grass, artificial grass enables children to play without the messy mud and dirt when they roll around on it. Besides that, it can also cut down on grass stains and dirt stains on clothing.
Kids can play how they want without getting messy and eliminate puddles that can result in soaking wet and muddy clothing. Plus, kindergarten can easily clean up anything that does get on the grass.
4. Reduce Maintenance Work
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Regular grass takes a lot of work to maintain. On top of regular mowing, you need to fertilize the lawn regularly and treat weeds that grow. If you run a daycare center or kindergarten, having a lawn care company handle the work may mean you have to change your plans to keep the kids off the outdoor play area.
Depending on the weather conditions, you may need to water the grass to keep it looking green, which is a big undertaking in a large recreational area. Once installed, artificial turf is a very low-maintenance option. You can clean it occasionally, but you don’t have to worry about watering, mowing or weeding the area. You may need to pick up a few leaves and twigs, but otherwise, the maintenance is relatively low.
5. Lower Maintenance Cost
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Not only do you cut down on the maintenance workload, but you also cut costs when you choose artificial turf. After installation, you don’t need to worry about expensive maintenance routines. You can eliminate contracting out the lawn maintenance since you won’t have any.
Turf surfaces clean up easily with a leaf blower, vacuum or water hose, so you can handle the work quickly and easily yourself. Facilities such as daycare centers and kindergarten can increase profits or reinvest money into the programs when they cut costs on lawn maintenance.
6. Material Durability
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Playground artificial turf can take a lot of use without showing signs of wear. It is made of durable nylon fibers that can handle lots of use. Unlike real grass that often remains squashed after someone steps on it, the nylon fibers let the artificial grass spring back into an upright position.
They’re also resistant to abrasion, so they look nice for longer. Synthetic grass typically lasts longer than other playground surfaces, including rubber bonded and pour-in-place surfaces. That means you can save money in the long run by investing in a long-lasting product.
7. Aesthetically Pleasing With A Natural Look And Feel
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Artificial grass for playgrounds maintains the natural aesthetic of the outdoors, so kids can feel connected to nature. Artificial turf has come a long way over the years. It looks very realistic with a similar color and texture as real grass blades.
Artificial grass can take a very unnatural-looking area and transform it into a lush green space. It’s a quick way to modify a space that is otherwise unused or doesn’t have quality soil to grow real grass.
8. Environmentally Friendly
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Replacing real grass with synthetic grass can help you improve the green factor of your recreational area. Because it needs very little maintenance, artificial grass cuts down on the use of resources. You don’t need to use water to irrigate the grass, and it always looks green and healthy. You also cut down on gas used since you don’t have to mow or trim the grass. Plus, you eliminate all those chemical fertilizers and weed killers that would otherwise go into the environment.
9. Exceptional Drainage
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Artificial grass surfaces let water and other liquids drain away quickly to keep the recreational area dry and free of puddles. That’s especially beneficial at a kindergarten where wet, muddy conditions might keep kids from playing outdoors. Replacing existing ground coverings with artificial turf means the kids can go outside shortly after it rains without getting covered in mud or slipping on muddy spots.
10. No Holes Or Worn Areas
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Kids and pets can be tough on real grass. Even adults tossing around a football or running on grass can do a number on the blades. Durable artificial turf holds up to all that wear, so you don’t get patchy areas. It’s a versatile surface that can handle everyone.
Children tend to wear paths in the grass when they play or walk in the same areas repeatedly. Eventually, the grass may die in the most-used areas. The ground can become uneven with ruts forming, which becomes a tripping hazard. It keeps the playground looks green and consistent without any unsightly worn areas.
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