Information on Lawn Paint
Painting your lawn can be a cost-effective way to reduce maintenance requirements or boost the sale price of your house. Many municipalities have watering restrictions, and limited water can your lawn to become dormant and turn brown. During this time, the lawn still can be green--thanks to paint. Does this Spark an idea?
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Description
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Lawn paint is a green dye that usually is mixed with water and then sprayed onto a lawn. Manufacturers sell paint in various concentrations, and have specific instructions for dilution to obtain the desired shade of green.
Toxicity
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Lawn paint is safe. Quality lawn paint is nontoxic. After it dries, it is totally safe for pets and people, including children who might lie or sit on the grass.
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Application
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Services will paint your lawn for a fee usually determined by the square foot. It's is also possible to do it yourself with a regular garden sprayer normally used for liquid fertilizer and pesticides. Paint can be purchased online or at many garden and home improvement stores.
Staining
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After the application dries, there is no danger of it staining shoes or equipment while you are on the lawn. Lawn paint will stain concrete permanently, so it is best to cover areas you do not want to turn green during application.
Removal
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Lawn paint can be removed by mowing the lawn. Some brands of paint will fade after several weeks, and may need to be reapplied periodically.
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