Level of Use and Traffic Think about what your turf will handle day to day. Backyards that host daily games wear down faster than decorative spaces. Sports fields take a beating and typically need replacement sooner than home lawns. Pets and active kids mean more wear, and that’s just reality. Picking turf rated for high…

Six things determine how long turf lasts in any given setting, and while some are within your control, others need planning around. Quality of Turf Materials Not all turf is created equal. What is artificial turf made of? Premium options use polyethylene or nylon fibers treated to resist UV damage and heavy wear. Cheaper products often lack…

You’ve seen the neighbor’s synthetic lawn looking pristine year after year, while another fake grass lawn down the street turned patchy and faded in half that time. The difference rarely comes down to luck. Installing a synthetic lawn is a significant investment, and you want to know it will pay off. Artificial turf lifespan ranges…

Artificial Grass Today’s artificial grass is made to look more natural. It is no longer only used for sports arenas but is popular for both commercial and residential use for a number of reasons. Artificial grass has a number of advantages over the real thing. Synthetic grass doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. It does not require…

You’ve been toying with the idea of investing in artificial grass for some time. Before you make any plans, it pays to ask a contractor some questions about the product. Make sure to discuss these matters with a professional first and you’ll know what to expect in the years to come. Has Artificial Turf Changed…

The Tools You Will Need Convinced that artificial grass is right for your deck? Here’s what you’ll need to install it: How to Install a Lawn on your Deck Step One: Clean your deck. Before you do anything, you need to clean the deck off so the adhesive will be able to hold properly. Spray the…

Artificial turf is a surface material made to look like grass. It is lower maintenance than grass, but just as attractive – from a distance, you often can’t even tell the difference between grass and turf. Often made of nylon, polyester, or both, it is long lasting, durable, and convenient and while most people associate…

It’s easy to cut artificial turf the wrong way. It’s much harder and more expensive to fix the resulting problems.   To cut artificial grass correctly, you need sharp cutting tools, safety gear, and measuring instruments. A professional approach to cutting artificial turf can save you money while reducing waste and speeding up installation. Let’s look…

  Type of Grass  Two types of grass are commonly used for residential lawns – Cool Season grasses and Warm Season grasses. Cool Season grasses can withstand colder temperatures and will go dormant in hot, dry weather. Examples of this type of grass include Ryegrass, Fine and Tall Fescue, Creeping Bentgrass, and Kentucky Bluegrass.   On…

Infilled turf comes with infill already in it. It’s less expensive than extracted turf and also saves you the cost of purchasing infill. However, infill adds A LOT of weight to the product, which can make transportation and installation more difficult. Limiting factors for infilled turf include manpower, access to your project site, and your…

When buying repurposed turf you have two options; infill or extracted. There are benefits to each, and which one is best for you is going to depend on your specific project needs. Considerations include budget, transportation, and logistics.  What is Repurposed Turf? Repurposed turf  is typically used sports turf that’s been put to new use creating…

When we think about climate change, we often imagine massive factories, gas-guzzling cars, or burning fossil fuels for electricity. But one of the biggest contributors to household carbon emissions hides in plain sight: your heating and cooling system. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, HVAC systems account for nearly half of the average home’s…