Searched for a similar topic, but didn't find one, so thought I'd ask for opinions. (also not sure if GD, Knowledge, or Life was a better forum, so mods please feel free to move as you see fit
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My in-laws are unable to take care of their landscaping (one has dementia, the other is 85 years old). Recently, my father-in-law asked us about getting new sprinklers and sod put down in the front yard. This is a fairly expensive proposition, not to mention the maintenance costs of watering/mowing the final product. My wife asked about the possibility of laying down synthetic grass - which seems on the surface to be a decent idea, but I have no experience with it. I've done browser searches, and have found a roughly 50-50 split on people saying they like it vs. those that think it's not a good idea.
So...has anyone used a synthetic grass for their homes? Would you recommend it? Is it durable? Does it look any good? And if you like it, any recommendations as to manufacturers? I admit I am thinking it would look cheap, but I have not seen the product first-hand, and I *do* like the idea that it would allow my father-in-law to not have to worry about mowing and watering. Any experiences or opinions are appreciated, thanks!