No matter where you live, having a pool can make your summers that much cooler. This is especially true in hot climates such as the West, where temperatures can be right for swimming almost year-round. Having a pool is a great way to relax as well as a significant investment that can increase the value of your home.

Planning and installing your pool correctly plays in a major role in your enjoyment of your pool. But it’s equally important for you to landscape the areas around your pool as well. One way to improve the look and utility of your poolside area is with an artificial grass installation. Instead of having cement around your pool, using synthetic grass can make your poolside area safer and more beautiful.

Wet cement can be a major danger around your pool. It’s slippery and can turn into a serious problem if kids are running around the pool area. A child who slips and falls while running around the pool can get injured or even drown. This problem can be solved by installing synthetic turf around the pool. The lawn will absorb the water and create a safe and slip-free environment. Kids are much less likely to fall and if they do fall, it will be on safe and soft artificial grass.

Another problem with many pools is that the cement can get scorching in the summer. This means that it’s easy for kids — or even adults — to burn their feet on hot cement. Installing artificial grass that is made to stay cool in the summer can make it much more comfortable when you get out of the pool.