10 Creative Ways to Use Artificial Grass Around Your Home

Artificial grass can add a lush and verdant appearance to areas where grass won’t grow—or where maintaining grass can be too hard or cost-prohibitive—but there are plenty of exciting ways to use faux turf other than as a stand-in for grass. 

On average, artificial grass costs between $2 and $8 per square foot, which makes this grass alternative an affordable option for those looking to add some green without spending too much of it. Check out 10 creative uses for artificial grass. 

1. Create an Indoor Garden Oasis 

Grass normally won’t grow indoors without a lot of help, which is why some people opt to use artificial grass inside areas of their homes. Turf can be a great way to make an enclosed sunroom feel a little more outdoorsy, or even to create a garden-like feel inside an enclosed patio. 

2. Green Up Your Hardscaping or Walkway Stairs

Not all hardscaping is created equal. Some people may find themselves looking for a creative way to jazz up their spaces by adding a touch of green or even a softer padding for walking on. Thanks to the versatility of artificial grass, you can create unique designs, temporary walkways, eye-catching stairs, and even complementary spots to make your container gardens feel like a bigger part of the great outdoors.

3. Give Your Pets a Designated Potty Spot

Artificial grass has been touted as an excellent way to get your four-legged friend used to doing their business on the lawn. A piece of grass strategically placed near the door on a baking tray or over a waterproof pad is a great way to train your furry family member to get used to using the lawn when it comes to potty time.

4. Recreate Your Favorite Links

Here’s a fun use for artificial grass: Recreate your favorite golf course! Golf courses are known for their rolling green landscapes and expertly trimmed grasses. 

However, unless you have a well-trained grounds crew caring for your home’s landscaping 24/7, it can be hard to keep natural grass looking healthy and green year-round. Fortunately, a little bit of faux grass can go a long way when it comes to creating your favorite back nine. 

5. Create the Perfect Lawn With Artificial Grass

You don't need to live in an area that is prone to droughts and water restrictions in order to have water conservation on the mind. Any sustainability-savvy homeowner can benefit from replacing their lawn with a faux field of green. This can cut down on watering needs and maintenance, as your new turf won't require any mowing or weed whacking.

Call a local turf installation pro to get help creating a uniform lawn that will save time, money, and maybe even the environment! 

6. Cover Hard-to-Carpet Areas

Lets face it, some areas around your home can be hard to carpet, and spaces that see the occasional moisture can be particularly tricky. Artificial turf makes a great option in areas like basements, patios, and swimming pools.

When used indoors, it’s still carpet-like enough to be suitable for living spaces (and as an added bonus, you can vacuum it). For outdoor uses, like around the pool, it creates a foot-friendly non-slip surface.

7. Add a Pop of Green to Water Features

Speaking of pools, artificial grass is a great way to keep high splash zones from becoming slippery. It not only works around pools, but can be used around ponds, hot tubs, and even near outdoor showers. 

8. Create Plush Seating

Grass is the perfect surface for sitting, but everything from bugs to allergies can make it hard to enjoy the real thing. Try harnessing some of that ground-level fun that people get from sitting around on the lawn by using it as a covering on your seating areas. 

You can sew it onto your existing patio cushions for a plusher feel, or simply cover a designated spot in your font or backyard with it.

9. Make a Picture-Perfect Backdrop 

Build your own Instagram-ready photo wall for your next garden party by temporarily tacking some of the green stuff up on a wall or fence. It will create a textured and uniform-looking background for your photo booth or group photo ops.

10. Build a Privacy Wall

A few yards of artificial grass secured to a trellis board is a great way to give your patio, deck, or yard a little bit more privacy. The faux grass is an affordable option when it comes to building a screen and can be taken down and rolled up for storage when not in use.