Gone are the days when artificial turf was only used in sporting arenas. Given the changes that have taken place since the 1960s, the material used to create artificial turf has undergone a world of change.

For one, the appearance of artificial turf looks shiny and far more natural than before and as a result, has grown by almost 30%, in terms of residential sales, over the last five years.

Speaking of which, homeowners can now get artificial turf installed on their lawn or in specific areas as they wish.

In other cases, pet owners can pick a specific type which has a drainage system while golfers can also avail of another type that imitates a putting green by using tightly curled fibers in place of straight one.

Made from polyethylene, the installation of artificial grass usually takes two days which involves excavating the soil and setting the artificial grass to the ground.

This type of grass proves to advantageous for the simple reason that it does not require much maintenance in the form of mowing and watering. Best part: this type of grass has been designed keeping in mind the factor of durability so as to last for at least 15 to 20 years.

Pet owners only need to hose the lawn once a month with a odor-eating cleaning solution while others can brush the lawn with a broom if the grass begins to look matted down.

That said, some states such as California and Arizona actually offer rebates if you choose to install artificial grass.