Fake Grass Options

TrafficMASTER is an authentic-looking lawn that features emerald green blades and green and brown thatching for a realistic look. Its backing is designed to allow water drainage and contributes to the products low-maintenance and durability. It carries comes with a 10-year warranty. Available from The Home Depot; $3.07/sq. ft.

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Featuring a blade height of 1.75 inches, StarPro's St. Augustine Ultra Premium Synthetic Grass is a designer turf with one of the thickest face weights (77 oz.) in the industry. In addition to its tri-coloration of lawn green, field green, and tan-colored thatch, the blade is extremely dense and straight, making it great for courtyards and front and back lawns. It is UV-stabilized and stain resistant. Available at The Home Depot; $58.79/linear foot.

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RealGrass has been making artificial turf 31 years! Their RealGrass Lawns Standard edition is an ideal low-maintenance option for difficult to grow areas. The blades are 1.5-inch and UV stabilized to ensure that your grass stays green. Dual colors along with wheat thatch create a natural, you'd-never-guess-this-was-fake appearance. Available from The Home Depot; $39.64/linear foot.

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Pregra Premium Artificial Grass is a 100% nylon-free, polyethylene product that features a dual-yarn, monofilament grass blade for a truly lifelike appearance. The product is all-weather rated (snow, rain and sun), pet friendly and comes with a polyurethane athletic backing for added durability. Available from Costco; $46.99/linear foot.

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Select HD from ForeverLawn offers the same realistic grass-look of the company's Select VR, but at a lighter weight. The synthetic bright green and tan thatch product is constructed with a diamond mono face yarn for high resiliency. It is suited for moderate to high traffic landscape conditions. Available through ForeverLawn dealers.

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SYNlawn Wide Fescue Cut is made from polypropylene (a 100% recycled material) and features a face weight of 65 ounces with a urethane-coated backing. Easy to clean and maintain and ideally suited for high-traffic areas, the product is safe for both children and pets. It is UV protected and fire resistant and comes with a 10-year manufacturer's warranty. Available at Lowe's; $35.81/linear foot.

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