Where can Mirage Waterless Grass™ be installed?

Virtually anywhere that natural grass is able to grow! It can also be installed in any area that natural grass can't grow (ex: desert areas and extreme cold climates)! All you need is a fairly level surface with a porous base that will allow the rainwater to seep into the ground through the perforated holes in the backing of the lawn grass. Since most of the rainwater drains directly through the turf, it is not necessary to "crown" your surface.

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What holds the turf down?
The turfs own weight will usually be enough (approx 1/2 lb per sq ft), but some infill is required to help the fibers stand up naturally to help prevent "matting", and this infill will additionally assist in weighing the turf down so it doesn't shift or move. A combination of sand and rubber infill seems to be the most popular. Many prefer the "soft" feel of rubber granule infill for where use is greatest, and sand infill (it's less expensive) for those lawn areas less frequently used.

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How is Mirage Waterless Grass™ Turf different from other synthetic turf?
Our turf fibers have been manufactured to resemble real grass. The turf fibers have been curled and spring-set to help prevent "matting" over time. The fiber component consists of UV protected "polyethylene," which is the softest fiber component in the industry. There has been extensive research and development to get these advanced fibers to the point they are today. Please refer to the section labeled "Product Info" for additional Product information.

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How long will my Mirage Waterless Grass™ Turf last and how well does the Turf hold up to all outdoor environments and will it fade?
Our turf is assembled using the finest UV treated polyethylene, water resistant fibers.  Waterless Grass™ turf carries an 8 year limited warranty against excessive wear, fading, and sun. With basic customer care and the application of our annual UV enhancement treatment, your Waterless Grass™ turf can last 10 years or more. Please refer to the section labeled "Product Info" for additional Product information.

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How do you keep your Mirage Waterless Grass™ clean? Leaves/Pets, etc...
It's simple, just like regular grass. Use a rake or blower to clean up the leaves. To remove animal feces, you can just scoop it up and wash the area with a garden hose, just like you should with real grass. Urine flows through just like rainwater. Waterless Grass™ actually makes a great dog run area! With every turf purchase we will send along an "Owners Manual" to help you keep your new Waterless Grass™ yard looking good throughout its life.

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What happens when it rains or snows?
During the manufacturing process, our turf is specifically perforated with holes engineered to accommodate the normal drainage requirements of rainstorms and snowstorms. The water simply drains through the small drainage holes into the Earth. The sand and rubber infill will help to absorb and hold the water which will eventually drain through. During heavy rains some water will run off the top of the surface just as it would with natural grass or dirt. This actually is a big advantage over rock, since the infill will allow for evaporation, while the perforated holes allow for vertical drainage, compared to that of rock alone.

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Mold & Flammability?
Fire: Generally speaking, the turf is much less flammable than live natural grass (and many times less flammable than dead natural grass). The sand and rubber infill also helps to prevent a fire from spreading, and can often extinguish a fire.
Mold: Natural grass will support the growth of mold more than synthetic grass.

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Why should I install a Mirage Waterless Grass™ lawn?
Real grass lawns are not only expensive, but they require irrigation and weekly maintenance, such as: mowing, watering, fertilizing, thatching, weeding, edging, chemical pesticides, and winter over-seeding. Waterless Grass™ lawns save you these expenses and hassles!

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Can you walk on the Mirage Waterless Grass™ Turf?
Yes, of course, just like any real grass yard. Our special shock absorbing backing, coupled with the spring action memory designed fiber, makes our Waterless Grass™ surface very resilient. Our fibers are strong, smooth, soft, and forgiving.

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Can your kids play on the Mirage Waterless Grass™ Turf?
Yes, just like a real lawn, but whether the grass is real or synthetic, safety when children are playing should be everyone's first concern. Although Waterless Grass™ may feel and seem softer than real grass; we are not marketing this product for safety issues, but for the beauty and maintenance savings issues of Waterless Grass™ compared to that of real grass.

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Is the Mirage Waterless Grass™ Turf the same style synthetic turf that you see installed on patios, as indoor/outdoor carpet?
No, absolutely not. Indoor/outdoor turf is usually installed as a glue down on a cement pad and their fibers are short and not very dense. This style of turf grass does not look very realistic; it is shiny and does not last very long in hostile climates.
Our product looks like real grass!!!