Winter Turf Benefits in Nashville: Low Maintenance for Busy Homeowners

Nashville’s winters can feel relatively short – at least compared to many of the US’ other major cities. However, there’s always a chance of a cold snap and, as we witnessed in January, when they bite, they can bite really hard. For huge numbers of homeowners in Music City, such weather can have a major impact on the look, feel and safety of their front and backyards, creating a sizeable chunk of work at the very time of the year you want to be outside the least. One of the biggest selling points of artificial turf is the fact it requires little in the way of maintenance all year round, but it’s actually during the winter where it can really come into its own, as we explore here…

How Can Artificial Turf Save Me Time During the Winter?

First of all, you can put your mowing device to one side. While you’d obviously be using it less than you do in the summer, Nashville’s milder climes mean natural grass does still tend to grow a little, and even a marginal amount of growth can have an impact on the aesthetic appeal of your yard. Similarly, to keep a natural surface looking green and healthy, you’ll typically still have to do a little bit of watering – especially since there’s always scope for a relatively warm, drier patch during one of Nashville’s unpredictable winters. Turf, though, doesn’t require any watering at all. Ultimately, while the majority of Nashvillians will gladly live with a little less certainty if it means they can escape the worst of the US’ cold weather over the winter, such instability can make it very hard to determine what you do and don’t need to do to maintain your lawn. With turf, however, it all becomes pretty clear: no mowing, no watering, and no fertilizing or weeding, either.

There are benefits where the interior of your home is concerned, too. Natural grass can get very muddy over the winter, and particularly if you’re a pet owner, a lot of that dirt can find its way inside. Generally, turf is easier to keep clean and free of debris, like leaves and twigs, with just a gentle bit of raking – with a plastic shovel – or hosing required. And when you do find yourself dealing with a bad case of snow, there’s really no need for you to worry about clearing it away if you’re a turf owner; artificial grass doesn’t freeze, and due to it being more of a heat conductor, snow is also likely to melt on it quicker.

Okay, But I’ll Probably Still Have to Do a Bit of Maintenance, yes?

The main thing is what we’ve just touched on – keeping your turf tidy and free of waste matter. Again, it’s important to emphasize how important it is to use a plastic rake rather than a metal one, which can damage your turf’s fibers. Brushing on a semi-regular basis will make sure your turf’s infill is spread evenly, supporting optimum water flow – which can become even more significant if Nashville is having a particularly wet winter. Brushing is also useful if you do end up with a sizeable build-up of snow; heavy snow, especially if it hangs around for a while, can leave your turf’s fibers looking flat and, in turn, take the shine off your yard’s overall appearance. From a functional point of view, your turf’s ability to drain efficiently is probably the biggest thing to be keeping an eye on during the winter. Once any snow begins to thaw, look out for any areas of standing water and be sure to reach out to a company of experts, like Goat Turf, if you notice anything amiss.

And just one other thing to bear in mind: if you’re a turf owner and you’re faced with a lot of snow, don’t try and use salt, or anything similar, to accelerate the melting process. Doing so can clog up the fibers, ruining your turf’s drainage system and potentially taking years off its lifespan.

Easy-To-Maintain Outdoor Spaces for Nashville Homeowners

Here at Goat Turf, we’re enormously proud to be Tennessee’s biggest artificial grass company, headquartered in Murfreesboro, just outside Nashville. We’ve already helped masses of Music City residents to make their dream outdoor space become reality, transforming both the visual and practical appeal of their property – with the latter under the microscope more than ever at the current time of year. As the middle of another winter draws closer, drop us a line to see what we can do for you.