September 2010 - Page 2 of 3 - Synthetic Grass – Artificial Lawn

How does Synthetic Turf Drain?

One of the most frequently asked questions we get about synthetic turf is how well it drains. Most people have the thought in mind that since it is a plastic product that water will pool quickly or that water will simply drain off the sides of the turf in to other areas. The fact of

Synthetic Turf Vs. Natural Grass

Most people know that synthetic turf will save you a ton of money when it comes to watering and maintenance. But there are a number of downsides to the real stuff that people often overlook. If you live in the southwestern United States you have probably experienced water rationing. Almost everywhere in Southern California, there

HOA’s and Synthetic Turf

If your happy with your HOA clap your hands. I assume silence as few people really like their homeowners associations. These “quasi-governmental agencies” wield a tremendous amount of power and frequently sue the people they are supposed to assist and protect. So what do they think about synthetic turf? Well, many of our client’s live

Synthetic Turf to Keep your Coke Cooler

We’ve heard of a lot of strange things that you can do with turf. Recently, we shipped a large quantity of turf to a client of ours in Portland Oregon to be used in an art installation piece. This was perhaps the most unusual use of synthetic turf we have helped fulfill. We were surprised,

Synthetic Turf in any Color Imaginable

Synthetic turf is great. It saves money and time and it looks good too. But, what about red synthetic grass? No one would expect that a red lawn would make waves with consumers. That’s exactly what it did for Eastern Washington University. They jsut installed a completely red synthetic turf football field thanks to a

Artificial Turf Fields Lower Risk of Sports Injury

When most people think of the benefits of artificial turf fields they consider first and foremost the fact that maintenance is far less expensive. Our last post showed also that municipalities are using turf as it increases play time. More importantly, athletic directors and journals are pointing now to the fact that artificial turf fields

Synthetic Turf Increases Play Time in Athletic Fields

The City of San Francisco has at least 5 million earmarked for synthetic turf installations in select athletic fields across the city. While some parents are concerned about the long term health risks associated with crumb rubber, “[t]ests for toxins and carcinogens, conducted by local and state officials in 2008, found no significant risks, according

HOA’s and Synthetic Turf

Few people really like their home owners association. Lesia DeFelice is really upset with hers after being sued by her HOA for installing synthetic turf. Apparently, Mrs. DeFelice spent over seven years making her yard environmentally friendly and allergen free and synthetic turf was a major component of her plan. Her HOA, however, had a

Synthetic Turf Rebates

Blame it on the economy. The future of synthetic turf rebate programs in Southern California is uncertain. According to the California Landscape Contractors Association, “program funding from wholesale utilities [has] been reduced due to unprecedented participation rates.” However, they also claim that Municipal Water District budget cuts will most certainly affect the future of water

The Best Artificial Grass Installation

Before most people take the step of buying artificial grass they look in to the various installation options and prices available. Since artificial turf is more complicated than sod installation, most consumers would prefer to have a professional do the job. However, installing artificial turf is costly, at least more expensive than the installation of

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