Your first question when considering a grass carpet for your balcony is probably “why opt for artificial turf in Toronto over natural grass”? Well quite simply, the benefits of synthetic grass are hard to beat. Sod is messy and hard to customize, while grass seeds often grow sporadically, resulting in thinning or uneven lawns. The combination of topsoil and live grass creates a more inviting environment for irritating insects to hover around what should be your own peaceful nook.