It is seen as an environmentally-friendly option because there is no use for pesticides or chemicals, no need for using gas or electric equipment and no need to water this lawn, thereby saving many gallons of water.  If you live in an area where water conservation is a necessity, it’s no longer a concern for you. Some artificial grass manufacturers take the green effect a step further by upcycling and producing the grass from plastic bottles or a similar material. It’s always safe for kids and pets to play on as there are no applications of fertilizers or chemicals to worry about.  You can always tell the yard of a dog owner because the acid in their urine often turns the grass very brown or kills it completely.  If your dog takes care of business in one favorite spot, you’ll notice the grass in that spot typically turn brown, wither up and die.  This leaves you with a very noticeable patch of dead grass in the yard.  If your dog visits several spots in the yard, you will probably experience several patches like this around the yard.  It can be very difficult to get the grass to grow back properly when man’s best friend is around.