Artificial Lawn
Artificial Grass Blade Shapes: Why Does it Matter?
There are many things to know about artificial grass blade shapes. The shapes will definitely influence your turf’s durability, sheen, and softness. People generally want their turf to be durable, although some products are more appropriate for high traffic areas. For example, many peoples are turned off by turf that looks too shiny. The sheen…
Read MoreNatural Vs Synthetic Lawn
Natural Vs Synthetic Lawn – What’s the difference in cost? There are a lot of things to consider with natural vs synthetic lawn installations. First and foremost, there are many environmental benefits, but let’s get down to the bottom line. How much is it actually going to cost? We get this question all the time.…
Read More3 Tips to Avoid Damaging Your Synthetic Lawn
Generally speaking, synthetic lawns are far more durable than a natural lawn. As many people know, natural lawns are subject to damage from pets, or heavy foot traffic, or the changing seasons. With synthetic grass, these are not issues, but there are some other things to consider. Despite this, artificial grass can be damaged from…
Read MoreWeed Control for Synthetic Grass: Part Two
Weed Control for Synthetic Grass This is the second article in our series about weed control for synthetic grass. We are often asked about what you preventative measures you can take to prevent weed growth. Obviously, spilling sugary drinks like soda or spitting sunflower seeds on the turf are bad ideas. But do those things actually…
Read MoreWeed Control for Artificial Grass: Part One
Weeds: More Insidious than Meets the Eye People often come to us with questions about weed control for artificial grass. There is a lot to know, and people are often mystified when weeds grow around or through their turf. What’s worse, not all turf installations are going to require you to protect against weeds.…
Read MoreSynthetic Grass Maintenance for Fall
The daylight hours are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. We’re seeing frost on our cars in the morning, and bundling up in the evening. The leaves are changing from green to beautiful oranges and browns, and this can only mean one thing – Fall is here! But if you’ve got artificial…
Read MoreTop 4 Creative Uses for Synthetic Grass
Best Uses for Synthetic Grass: Honing your creativity At Artificial Turf Express, we are always astounded at all of the creative uses for synthetic grass. We often get to see people apply their creativity into their turf installations, and we have assisted customers with many projects. Here are some of the coolest uses for synthetic grass that…
Read MoreWhat to know about artificial grass financing plans
Artificial Grass Financing Plans At our warehouse, people often ask us about artificial grass financing plans. More specifically, they ask if they are available, and what do these financing plans entail? We have said many times that installing artificial turf is an investment. You reap the benefits over time in water savings, maintenance savings, saving time,…
Read MoreArtificial Grass for Agility Training: A New Way to Get Fit
Artificial Grass for Agility Training Many local gyms have installed artificial grass for agility training in their facilities. These include Gold’s Gym, Bay Club, and many others. It has been increasingly popular in recent years because of its potential to improve cardiovascular health. Some of these benefits include: Significant reduction of standard athletic bodily damage from poor shock absorption.…
Read MoreThe Artificial Grass Production Process
Many early models of synthetic grass gained a reputation for discoloration. The vintage artificial grass production process was far less sophisticated than what we have today. Under direct exposure to sunlight, turf fibers begin to discolor at a disconcerting rate. After a couple of years, synthetic turf will look bland and unimpressive. This eventually became…
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