Every year, thousands of Americans are injured—or worse—while performing what seems like a harmless weekend chore: mowing the lawn. In fact, lawn mower accidents are far more common (and dangerous) than most people realize.
If you’re living in Arizona, where the climate makes traditional grass high-maintenance and difficult to sustain, switching to artificial turf is not just a smart move for water conservation and curb appeal — it could actually save your life.
The Shocking Truth About Lawn Mower Injuries 😳
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
-
Over 85,000 people are injured by lawn mowers every year in the U.S.
-
Nearly 10,000 of those injuries involve children under 18
-
Lacerations, burns, eye injuries, broken bones, and amputations are common
-
Riding mower rollovers cause fatalities every year—especially on sloped yards
In hot climates like Phoenix, where yardwork is often rushed due to extreme heat, the risk only increases.
5 Ways Ditching the Lawn Mower Protects Your Health
1. 🚑 Prevents Injury or Death from Mowing Accidents
Whether it’s a flying rock, slippery slope, or mower blade malfunction, the danger is real. Artificial turf requires zero mowing, which means zero risk of power equipment accidents.
2. 🧠 Reduces Heatstroke Risk
Arizona summers routinely hit 110°F and higher. Mowing in those conditions can lead to heat exhaustion, dehydration, or even fatal heatstroke. With artificial turf, there’s no reason to push a mower under dangerous sun exposure.
3. 👃 Avoids Exposure to Toxic Fumes
Gas-powered mowers emit carbon monoxide and other pollutants. In fact, mowing for one hour can create as much pollution as driving a car for over 100 miles. With synthetic turf, you eliminate that harmful exposure entirely.
4. 👂 Protects Hearing
Gas mowers operate at 85–90 decibels, high enough to cause permanent hearing damage with regular use. That’s eliminated when you replace your grass with low-maintenance turf.
5. 🐝 Keeps You Away from Hidden Dangers
Tall grass attracts pests like snakes, bees, and scorpions. Many Arizona residents have been stung or bitten while mowing or trimming grass. With artificial turf, your yard stays clean, even, and pest-resistant.
Bonus: It’s Better for the Environment 🌍
Gas-powered lawn equipment accounts for 5% of all urban air pollution. When you switch to artificial turf, you’re making a positive impact on:
-
Air quality
-
Water conservation
-
Noise pollution
-
Chemical runoff from fertilizers and weed killers
Why Artificial Turf Is the Safe, Smart Solution in Arizona
At All Valley Turf, we install ultra-realistic, UV-resistant artificial grass that looks great year-round — without the maintenance headaches or safety risks of natural lawns.
Our turf is:
-
✅ Fade- and melt-resistant
-
✅ Pet- and kid-friendly
-
✅ Designed to drain quickly and stay cool
-
✅ Backed by a 10–15 year warranty
-
✅ Professionally installed by our in-house team — no subs
And the best part? You’ll never have to mow again.
Real Life, Real Safety — Real Turf
Why risk your health, safety, and weekends maintaining a dangerous and outdated lawn system?
Switching to artificial turf is safer, cleaner, and healthier — and in extreme cases, it could literally save your life.
Call All Valley Turf for a Free Quote Today
📞 (480) 418-0424
📍 Based in Scottsdale — proudly serving Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa & beyond
📸 Follow us on Instagram
👍 Like us on Facebook