Your Villa Magazine - Desert Cities - June-July - 2023

burgeoned during the time climate change began obtaining more airtime than celebrity gossip. The richness of the “outdoor carpet” is that unlike traditional grass lawns, no watering or maintenance is required. Proud owners can simply display a perfectly level and green lawn year-round whatever the weather. D E S I G N + B U I L D When you think of the Coachella Valley – its chocolate mountains, its oases, its predominantly post year 2000 construction and community builds, it’s difficult not to think about its breathtaking great outdoors. It’s not the one Dan Aykroyd and the late John Candy experienced in the 1980’s movie hit, The Great Outdoors, but certainly one both would have, and more than likely did visit and enjoy outside of their professional careers. Outdoor living spaces for most homeowners in the Coachella Valley are considered significant talking points. If yours is not up to par, be aware, a home owner’s association will soon find out about it. Front and backyards are centerpieces for barbecues, birthday or pool parties, weddings, and backdrops to evening meals, or a cup of coffee. Not to mention, a well-designed and manicured front and backyard has considerable influence on a home’s value. It is also fair to say that a beautifully curated back and front yard helps homeowners unwind after a long day. Move over therapy, move over medications, there’s a natural remedy that kicks dirt in the face of worldly woes time and time again. For the last fifteen years, we have become increasingly cognizant of the need to help preserve our precious planet. With emerging concerns of climate change, society is considering all means necessary to cut back on waste as it continues indulging in the beauty of God’s great outdoors. The concept of artificial lawns Creating Outdoor Living Space Masterpieces by Tiar’a Literary & Illustration Vision Turf & Lighting was established by President Gregg Photias, professional artificial grass and outdoor lighting expert with close to twenty years-experience. Running his own business for the past three years, his passion for envisioning and creating outdoor living space works of art are unmatched. Gregg’s dedicated and focus to his area of expertise, as well as hands-on involvement with each project, ensures unique quality design and install every time. If you have been considering going “green”, accentuating your outdoor living spaces and home value, contact one of the Valley’s leading outdoor artificial grass and lighting designer and installer. 38 | Your Villa Magazine