Artificial Lawn
Even Your Pet Loves DIY Synthetic Grass
One of the biggest concerns when making the decision to purchase a synthetic green lawn is how their pets will adapt to the change. No need to worry though because you’re animal will not even notice the difference – only you will! The improvements this will add to your pet’s life are so subtle, it…
Read MoreEasy to Install Outdoor Carpeting, Synthetic Grass that is Soft & Comfortable from Artificial Turf Express
If you are shopping for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) outdoor carpeting for your patio, play area or even apartment rooftop, it can be somewhat of a challenge. Why? You want comfortable and soft artificial grass to make you feel right at home, but some synthetic turf brands are itchy and scratchy to the touch. Artificial Turf Express…
Read MoreWhen is Synthetic more “Green” than Grass?
When it’s today’s advanced artificial turf, the green alternative to wasteful (and expensive) lawn watering, pesticide and weed poison usage and the weekly gas and oil combustion pollution added by millions of lawnmowers across the country. For hundreds of years people have had a keen interest in well-manicured, elegant lawns. And the truth is,…
Read MoreInfill Options: Where the Rubber Meets the Road, er, Grass
Among the most frequently asked questions we hear from DIYers are: “Crumb rubber infill? What’s that?” “What’s it do and why would I need it?” “Where the heck do I get it?” While there’s nothing very appealing about the term crumb rubber, the fact is that the substance itself has many attractive benefits and innovative…
Read MoreLawns vs. Veggies in the Front Yard, which has the Right of Way?
Did you know that Americans spend an estimated $30 billion annually on lawn care? At least according to a December 19 New York Times article, where author Steven Kurutz reported on the battles between homeowners who plant vegetable gardens in their front yards and city ordinances that consider only tended lawns or shrubs to be…
Read MoreDoes Higher Blade Count Mean Better Quality Synthetic Grass?
When you are considering purchasing a DYI or synthetic lawn project to improve your home landscaping, there are many different terms that you will come across. In previous blog posts, we offered simple definitions for many of the words you will encounter. To help you understand the terms farther; this blog post is going to…
Read MoreKnow the Differences Between Infill and Thatch for DIY Artificial Turf
There are many different types of synthetic lawns and they each require a certain type of thatch or infill. It is very important to get the right type of infill or thatch to sustain your lawn for years to come. There are many different types of synthetic grasses and many need to have a certain…
Read MoreHow to Cut Synthetic Grass to Fit Your Lawn Just Right
Once you have picked out the type of synthetic grass you want to install to better the appearance and quality of your lawn it’s time to measure and cut the lawn so it fits properly. Cutting the turf will be a very simple process if you follow the DYI tips and steps. What you…
Read MoreTerms You Should Know When Shopping for Synthetic Grass
When you’re shopping for synthetic grass there are a lot of terms you may not be so familiar with. To become more familiar with the terms I have written a short explanation for each of them to help you become more knowledgeable and understand what you are purchasing. Pile Weight: Pile weight is also…
Read MoreYour Pet Will Love Your Synthetic Grass DIY Project
One of the biggest concerns when making the decision to purchase a synthetic green lawn is how your pet will react. But, no need to worry because you’re animal will not even notice the difference – only you will! The improvements in your pet’s life are subtle, probably fewer baths! A dog will not even…
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