Sometimes Fake is Better
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
Continue Reading...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
Continue Reading...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
Continue Reading...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
Continue Reading...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,
Continue Reading...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
Continue Reading...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
Continue Reading...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
Continue Reading...Synthetic turf isn’t just great to look at. It’s a wonderful convenience. Not only are synthetic turf lawns durable nowadays, but they also provide a wealth of savings. Here’s the True Turf Top Ten reasons to install synthetic turf now. (1) Water Savings. The average lawn requires 40 gallons of water to stay green. However,
Continue Reading...Before people install synthetic turf they typically have a great deal of questions they need answered. This article covers the most frequently asked questions about residential synthetic turf installations and answers those questions in detail. Perhaps the number one question people ask is how long turf lasts. There are a number of different manufacturers of
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