Fans of the animated TV series King of the Hill (FOX Network 1997 – 2010) loved to watch the show’s warm hearted main character, Hank Hill, obsess over the quality of his lawn. “I've poured my whole life into this lawn,” Hill laments. “My heart, my soul, the tender feelings I've held back from my family…” Part of the fun in watching the stanchly buttoned up Hill become emotional over the quality of his lawn week after week was the realization that Americans really do love their lawns. Owning a lush, green lawn has become part of the American Dream. Unfortunately, this dream lawn comes at a cost. At a time when Americans are watching their spending, the costs of fertilizing, seeding, laying sod, aerating and watering are becoming more and more prohibitive. Additionally, water shortages and environmental accountability are changing the way we look at our lawns. However, before you decide to replace your back yard with a large rock garden, consider the eco-friendly, cost effective alternative of creating a backyard putting green with artificial grass.

Having a putting green made from artificial grass has many benefits. Every time you look out your window you will see richly colored, lush greens that are perfectly trimmed and soft to the touch. Forget coming home after a long day at work and a stressful commute to face another hour of lawn care under the hot sun. You can loosen your tie or kick off your heels and head out to your backyard putting green for exercise, entertainment and relaxation.

There is a drive for Americans to become healthier and more active. A personal backyard putting green is a wonderful solution. Having a your own putting green will get you off the couch and into the fresh air and sunshine where you can enjoy the beneficial, low impact exercise of putting. While you are enjoying your backyard putting green you will also be increasing your eye-hand coordination and concentration skills – skills that are needed for everyday activities.

Putting is a great activity for all ages and playing together on your backyard putting green is a great way to have quality family time outdoors. Like game or movie night, putting night can be easily worked into the weekly routine. Your children’s friends will want to hang out at your house so they can play on the greens and for the parents that like their home to be the local hang out for the gang so they can keep a watchful eye on the youngsters, having a space where your kids and their friends can enjoy is yet another benefit of installing an artificial putting green.

As for you avid golfers out there that are dedicated to honing your skills on the driving range, why not cultivate your skills by practicing on your own backyard putting green? No line ups, no membership fees, no additional charges for cold drinks and refreshments; simply walk out the door with your putter and enjoy your hobby while tuning up for your next big game.

You can love your lawn without the cost, worry and frustration of lawn care by simply installing an artificial backyard putting green. Not only will you save time and money on yard maintenance, you will have a great space for you and your family to play.