{"id":17336,"date":"2023-11-30T16:13:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T00:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/?p=17336"},"modified":"2023-11-30T16:14:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T00:14:50","slug":"how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the biggest advantages of <\/span>synthetic grass<\/span><\/a> landscaping is that it will remain evergreen through any weather. Whether you\u2019re dealing with <\/span>Dallas, TX<\/span><\/a>\u2019s blistering summers or freezing winters, <\/span>artificial turf<\/span><\/a> can stand up to the harshest weather conditions and look better than natural grass.<\/span><\/p>\n

But with winter now in full swing, you may be wondering exactly how well SGW Dallas\u2019s turf grass actually holds up against winter weather. Here\u2019s what you can expect from your turf landscaping this season in some of the most common cold weather conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n

Wind<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dallas is known to have strong and unpredictable winds during the winter, which can wreak havoc on natural grass lawns. However, artificial grass is designed to withstand wind conditions, remaining pristine even after a strong windstorm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each synthetic grass fiber is <\/span>triple-reinforced into the backing through SGW\u2019s superior tuft bind technology, which creates a strong resistance to pull force. This means that your turf blades will remain locked into the backing even during extreme wind conditions \u2014 no more balding lawn or flyaway blades<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The backing itself is also very securely anchored to your yard with adhesive, nails, or staples, ensuring that it doesn\u2019t shift or become damaged during even the strongest wind gusts. Infill, added after the installation process, further adds ballast, supporting the turf blades and keeping them standing upright through all weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Snow & Ice<\/b><\/h2>\n

When the temperature drops and snow starts to fall, most Dallas homeowners accept that their natural grass lawns will be dead and damaged until spring arrives. However, with artificial grass, snow and ice pose no threat, so you can enjoy a green lawn year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since turf\u2019s synthetic fibers do not retain moisture, there\u2019s no risk of water freezing and thawing within the blades, which is what kills natural grass. You also don\u2019t need to worry about slush or slip hazards, since turf\u2019s efficient drainage system flushes away melted snow at a rate of more than 30 inches per hour per square yard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have time to wait for the snow to melt, you can easily shovel away the snow just like with natural grass. Just be sure to use a plastic shovel or gentle brush to clear the area \u2014 no metal!<\/span><\/p>\n

Frost<\/b><\/h2>\n

When the temperature approaches freezing, you\u2019ll often find frost coating your grass in the morning hours. Ultimately, as the day goes on, this frost melts, causing standing water, excess moisture, and mold growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

With synthetic grass, however, this is no longer a concern. Not only is synthetic turf resistant to frost in the first place, but it also efficiently flushes away any melted frost or snow, ensuring that your outdoor area is safe, dry, and free from harmful bacteria or mold growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter Turf Maintenance Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n

Synthetic turf is extremely durable, but it\u2019s not completely indestructible. If you want to ensure your turf survives winter and looks its best when spring comes, it\u2019s important to take the proper precautions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Firstly, when removing snow or ice, avoid using a shovel if possible. Ideally, use a brush or broom with synthetic bristles to gently push snow out of the way. If you must use a shovel, use a plastic one. Any metal objects can damage the turf\u2019s fibers, causing premature wear and tear.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also best to avoid using salt on your lawn. Salt will seep into your turf\u2019s backing and potentially block its drainage holes. This will reduce your turf\u2019s full drainage capabilities, possibly leading to pooled water and bacteria buildup once snow or frost melts.<\/span><\/p>\n

After the winter season is over, cross-brush your turf using a synthetic-bristle broom to revive your turf blades and return them to their upright position. Your turf may become matted from the weight of snow and ice, but a quick brush should help your artificial grass become fluffy and pristine in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want only the highest-quality <\/span>synthetic grass products<\/span><\/a> on the market, speak to your installer or contact your local Synthetic Grass Warehouse location today. We have one of the biggest inventory selections in the industry, <\/span>so we can help you find the perfect artificial turf products for your home or business. SGW Dallas has been an industry leader for more than 20 years, helping distributors, installers and homeowners alike with all of their artificial grass installation needs. To find out more about artificial grass wholesale or to receive guidance with your next turf grass installation, <\/span>contact your local Synthetic Grass Warehouse facility<\/span><\/a> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the biggest advantages of synthetic grass landscaping is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":{"origin_id":""},"origin_id":"","yoast_head":"\nHow Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters? - SGW Dallas<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Synthetic turf is a low-maintenance, versatile landscaping solution that can withstand Dallas winter and retain its lush green appearance.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters? - SGW Dallas\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Synthetic turf is a low-maintenance, versatile landscaping solution that can withstand Dallas winter and retain its lush green appearance.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"SGW Dallas\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-12-01T00:13:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-12-01T00:14:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"742\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"471\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"SGW\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"SGW\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"SGW\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#\/schema\/person\/579a389f6c478f159eb408671c2d5e57\"},\"headline\":\"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters?\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-12-01T00:13:51+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-12-01T00:14:50+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/\"},\"wordCount\":769,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/\",\"name\":\"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters? - SGW Dallas\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-12-01T00:13:51+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-12-01T00:14:50+00:00\",\"description\":\"Synthetic turf is a low-maintenance, versatile landscaping solution that can withstand Dallas winter and retain its lush green appearance.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg\",\"width\":742,\"height\":471},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/\",\"name\":\"SGW Dallas\",\"description\":\"Home\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#organization\",\"name\":\"SGW Dallas\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/sgw-logo-large-copy-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/sgw-logo-large-copy-1.png\",\"width\":346,\"height\":138,\"caption\":\"SGW Dallas\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#\/schema\/person\/579a389f6c478f159eb408671c2d5e57\",\"name\":\"SGW\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/author\/idgadvertising\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters? - SGW Dallas","description":"Synthetic turf is a low-maintenance, versatile landscaping solution that can withstand Dallas winter and retain its lush green appearance.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters? - SGW Dallas","og_description":"Synthetic turf is a low-maintenance, versatile landscaping solution that can withstand Dallas winter and retain its lush green appearance.","og_url":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/","og_site_name":"SGW Dallas","article_published_time":"2023-12-01T00:13:51+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-12-01T00:14:50+00:00","og_image":[{"width":742,"height":471,"url":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"SGW","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"SGW","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/"},"author":{"name":"SGW","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#\/schema\/person\/579a389f6c478f159eb408671c2d5e57"},"headline":"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters?","datePublished":"2023-12-01T00:13:51+00:00","dateModified":"2023-12-01T00:14:50+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/"},"wordCount":769,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg","inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/","url":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/","name":"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters? - SGW Dallas","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg","datePublished":"2023-12-01T00:13:51+00:00","dateModified":"2023-12-01T00:14:50+00:00","description":"Synthetic turf is a low-maintenance, versatile landscaping solution that can withstand Dallas winter and retain its lush green appearance.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1299172172.jpg","width":742,"height":471},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/2023\/11\/30\/how-does-artificial-grass-stand-against-harsh-dallas-winters\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Does Artificial Grass Stand Against Harsh Dallas Winters?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#website","url":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/","name":"SGW Dallas","description":"Home","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#organization","name":"SGW Dallas","url":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/sgw-logo-large-copy-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/sgw-logo-large-copy-1.png","width":346,"height":138,"caption":"SGW Dallas"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/#\/schema\/person\/579a389f6c478f159eb408671c2d5e57","name":"SGW","url":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/blog\/author\/idgadvertising\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17336","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17336"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17336\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgwtexas.com\/dallas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}