Apparently an increasingly popular way to spruce up your lawn and on a budget is to spray paint it green. Companies are popping up all over the country that offer this service especially to improve the appearance of vacant or foreclosed properties. I could even see doing this for a party, wedding, or other outdoor event where you want the lawn to be a beautiful green but can't afford to re-sod, seed or pay huge water bills.
I know what your thinking. How can this kind of green be "green"? Actually, the product is not paint but a non-toxic green dye sprayed onto the existing lawn. You can even adjust the color intensity by adjusting the dye to water ratio. Athletic teams and golf courses have been doing this for years to ensure a beautiful, consistent turf. Now the idea is catching on with home and business owners.
While some may think this is deceitful or dishonest, it is no different than the other cosmetic improvements we stagers make to accentuate the positives and detract from the negatives of a property. It's not like someone isn't going to realize the lawn has had a little help to look its best for an open house. And it's not like you're covering up a structural defect or other safety hazard.
More information is available online. So, the next time you need a beautiful green lawn for a staging or outdoor event... don't forget to go Green.
Jeffery Rice, PIR, PRS
Decor Designs, Inc.
www.decordesignsinc.com
3 comments:
Oh I'm lovin' this little tidbit of information.... snicker snicker
I've been posting about my mole infestation and the problems they have wreaked upon my once lovely lawn. This could cover up all my yellow dead spots. LOL
Sue.... Who knew that a little dye could fix your problem!
Hole-y Mole-y! :-D
Glad you like!
That is very interesting. We paint houses but never thought of painting a lawn. Wow!