September 2010 - Synthetic Grass – Artificial Lawn

Synthetic Turf Mold and Mildew Concerns

Will synthetic turf harbor mold, mildew and other bacteria? This is a valid concern and while synthetic turf is designed to not serve as a breeding ground for these kind of organisms many new products have come on to the market to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and other types of bacteria. Some people

Synthetic Grass Maintenance

Investing in synthetic grass requires a good maintenance plan. One of the biggest questions people ask us is “What is the best way to maintain turf without destroying the product itself?” This is is a very valid question. No one wants to end up paying for turf that will ultimately look like this: We suggest

Synthetic Grass and Children

Parents are always concerned about synthetic grass and their children. Are there any harmful effects? How will it feel? What are the main benefits? Well, the answers are quite positive really. Synthetic grass is hypo-allergenic, non-toxic and completely safe. There have been concerns, however, not about the turf itself, but about the infill products used

Artificial Grass and Gophers, Moles and Other Burrowing Critters

One main reason that people get artificial grass is to avoid the damage that animals like gophers and moles inflict on natural grass. One gopher can wreck havoc on a regular lawn. But unless it’s properly installed, burrowing animals can wreck havoc on artificial grass as well. In the case of artificial grass and gopher

What is Covered Under Artificial Grass Warranties?

Since most homeowners are first time buyers of artificial grass they are very concerned about warranties associated with the turf itself and with the installation of the job too. The main point of this article is that not every artificial turf manufacturer or installer has the same type of warranty and talking to your sales

Why Choose Synthetic Turf for Your Home?

Synthetic turf saves homeowners more than just money. It saves them time and it is eco-friendly. Municipalities, federal organizations, schools and parks are turning to synthetic turf in record numbers for the same reasons: installing synthetic turf reduces your expenditures, there’s no more watering, no more labor cost associated with upkeep, there are no more

How Tough is Synthetic Turf?

Real grass is dirty, needs a lot of water and if it dies…well…it needs to be replaced. Consumers have questions about the durability and longevity of synthetic turf and we can certainly understand their concerns. Installing synthetic turf is a long term investment and while it looks perfect, never needs watering and has almost zero

How does Synthetic Turf stand up to Dogs?

Dog owners are very concerned about their pets and their investment in synthetic turf. Urine it for the long haul with synthetic turf! Do dogs dig up the fake stuff? How do you clean it? Will the turf give off a bad odor if pets continually go to the bathroom on it? These are all

How Much does Synthetic Turf Cost?

How much synthetic turf costs can be answered in a number of different ways. The comparison consumers usually make in their own minds is the cost difference between synthetic and sod. Sod is very inexpensive. Even if you buy it from a big box retailer that marks up the sod significantly, sod is still cheaper