A home garden is the perfect place to relax after a long week of work, barbecue on weekends, sunbathe in the summer or play sports. However, the energy expenditure involved in maintaining a garden is very high given the large amounts of water needed as well as the electricity used for lighting in the evenings.
In this post we are going to show you how it is possible to save water and energy thanks to the artificial grass.
Save water in your garden thanks to artificial turf
Maintaining a natural lawn in a garden in Spain is very expensive due to the weather conditions in most areas of the country.
Cyclical droughts and the mostly dry climate make it necessary to water the lawn frequently to keep it looking green and manicured.
This means high water costs that are added to the monthly energy bills of households.
To reduce both water consumption and the amount to be paid in water bills, it is best to opt for artificial turf.
Despite the initial investment required for its installation, the cost is much less than all the money involved in maintaining a garden with natural grass.
These are some of the advantages of installing artificial turf in our garden:
- Save water: artificial turf does not need to be watered constantly; it will only need to be hosed down to cool the environment when it is very hot or to remove dirt that collects on the surface.
- Safe and anti-allergic: another feature of artificial turf is that it is safe and allergy-free, so your family, friends and pets will be able to enjoy it without any problem.
- Save time: the maintenance of artificial turf is much simpler than that of natural grass, since it does not have to be watered, cut, fertilized or apply pesticides and herbicides, saving time for other tasks.
All this will provide us with great water savings, in addition to reducing household water bills and helping in the fight for environmental sustainability, thanks to the reduced use of energy as well as chemical products.
Tips for saving electricity in the garden
And the fact is that the only energy expenditure of the gardens is not water, but also a lot of electricity is consumed for the lighting of the different spaces.
The first step to save on electricity bills is to find the right tariff through an electricity comparator such as the OCU.
This tool compares electricity and natural gas rates to find the most economical offer based on household consumption needs.
In addition to comparing electricity and gas rates, it also tells the user which electricity company to contract with, taking into account their preferences and location. Sometimes, contracting with the cheapest electricity and gas companies is not the best solution: it is possible that the cheapest electricity and gas companies are not the most suitable for a specific property.
Other factors such as maintenance services, permanence with the supplier and coverage in case of breakdowns should be considered when choosing a tariff.
Finally, apart from hiring the most economical rate based on the needs of the home, you can reduce electricity consumption through the type of lighting chosen. You can learn more about LED lighting, solar energy lamps and garden sensors in this Leroy Merlin article.
If you want to save money, don’t think twice. Choose to install artificial turf. We will guide and advise you in a personalized way so that your choice is ideal for your needs.
