Artificial Lawn
Ready to Retire the Lawnmower – Synthetic Grass May be a Cut Above
When you look at your backyard do you see a lush lawn — the kind that your children can romp around on, the cat can graze on and the dog can lie on while basking in the sun? The kind of lawn that’s freshly mowed, that’s ever green and never spotty? Perhaps it’s the kind…
Read MoreSticking It – 10 Adhesive Tips for Synthetic Turf Installation
Synthetic turf, playground, landscape, and other recreational surfaces are installed at hotels, office buildings, shopping malls, traffic islands, apartments and condominiums, patios, sun decks, terraces, swimming pools, golf courses, golf tees and putting greens, etc. A good appearance and long term durability are required by these installations. Additionally, synthetic turf is also increasingly being used instead…
Read MoreTime to bury the artificial debate over synthetic turf
For a city famous for innovation, things move slowly in San Francisco. Haven’t we been debating the proposed soccer fields at the Beach Chalet in Golden Gate Park for eons? We have. A search of The Chronicle’s archives finds a soccer field improvement proposal from 2001. Now, finally, the November election seems likely to settle…
Read MoreSynthetic Lawn Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
Is synthetic lawn pet friendly?    Absolutely! The drainage holes allow the urine to drain through the product to the base. Depending on the amount of rain in your specific area, homeowners may need to hose off these areas to help the drainage process. With dogs, it is also recommended to use something like Simple Green® or…
Read MoreArtificial Grass Provides Year Round Curb Appeal
Artificial grass has been used for several landscaping areas because of its many benefits. With its realistic and durable nature, artificial grass can be used not only for backyards, but also for front yards. For many homeowners, their front yards are their pride and joy-something they look forward to maintaining for several years. A front…
Read MoreSynthetic Turf offers options during drought
No mowing and saves water, too? Synthetic turf indeed sounds like the perfect lawn for parched landscapes. Recent technological innovations make today’s fake grass look better than the real thing. Dogs like it. Neighbors can’t tell the difference. And in the grips of prolonged drought, a no-water green space has its appeal. But artificial turf may…
Read MoreArtificial turf, an attractive option for drought-tolerant landscaping
As drought levels continue to rise, home and business owners in hot, arid climates seek alternatives to water-intensive natural turf grass. Water restrictions are in place for many areas of the country, and some drought-stricken areas like here in California are offering rebate programs for those replacing their natural grass lawns with water-wise plants or artificial turf landscaping.…
Read More8 Tips to Maintain A Clean and Beautiful Artificial Lawn
Synthetic grass is much easier to care for than natural grass. You do not have to drag a heavy bag of smelly fertilizer around. There is no need to use harsh chemicals that could raise allergies. And the biggest bonus of all – you don’t have to waste your weekends trying to start the lawn mower!…
Read MoreTools needed for D.I.Y. Synthetic Grass Installation
Getting ready to install your Artificial Turf Express synthetic grass but not sure where to start? The ATE team has put together a list of tools needed to make your installation as easy as possible. Specialty Tools: • Seaming Cloth (1 roll = 15 feet) • Seaming Glue (1 qt. = 15 feet) • Landscape Stakes…
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Late To Conserve Water
Although the drought has begun to subside due to heavy rains in California, water conservation is definitely still a thing. Typically the idea of water conservation comes after the fact. People tend not to worry about the consequences until, yep, there are consequences. Now is the time for our water saving efforts to be full…
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