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Small Backyard Putting Green Ideas: Making the Most of Limited Space

By Eric Fullerton | July 17, 2026

Building a compact backyard putting green lets you practice golf in a limited space. This guide explains how to optimize a small area, select suitable artificial turf, and follow practical installation steps. You will find design options, maintenance requirements, and realistic trade-offs to help you plan a functional and attractive green space that fits your…

How to Choose the Right Putting Green Turf: Pile Height, Ball Speed, and Roll Explained

By Eric Fullerton | July 16, 2026

Selecting the correct putting green turf requires a clear understanding of three core performance variables: pile height, ball speed, and roll. These variables determine how the ball interacts with the surface and, therefore, how useful the green is for practice or play. This guide breaks down those relationships, specifies recommended ranges, and outlines installation and…

Putting Green Drainage: Common Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Eric Fullerton | July 13, 2026

Effective water management of both surface and subsurface drainage is essential to preserve turf health and consistent play. Installations frequently suffer from design errors that reduce drainage performance. This article identifies those errors, explains how drainage systems operate, and recommends materials and installation practices to prevent failure. Addressing these issues extends the service life of…

Indoor Putting Greens: Bringing Short Game Practice Into Your Home

By Eric Fullerton | July 12, 2026

Indoor putting greens are an increasingly popular way for golfers to bring focused short-game practice into their homes. This guide walks through how to choose quality putting green turf, install it correctly, and maintain it so your practice time translates to lower scores. Many homeowners wrestle with material options and layout choices — with a…

Multi-Hole Putting Green Design: Planning a Backyard Green With 2, 3, or 4 Holes

By Eric Fullerton | July 11, 2026

This guide explains the technical and practical steps for planning and installing a multi-hole backyard putting green. It reviews layout options for two-, three-, and four-hole designs, clarifies material choices and installation methods, and outlines maintenance and performance considerations, helping homeowners make informed decisions and achieve consistent playability. Design Considerations: Designing a multi-hole green requires…

Avoid These Pitfalls When Cleaning Your Best Putting Greens

By Eric Fullerton | January 29, 2020

Investing in the best putting greens brings many benefits. Aside from giving you countless opportunities to level up your golfing skills, they can also add aesthetic value to your landscape and simplify your maintenance routine. Commonly Made Mistakes When Cleaning Putting Greens However, a lot of homeowners have many misconceptions regarding the best way to take care…

Everything You Need to Know About Mixing the Best Artificial Turf with Trees and Plants

By Eric Fullerton | January 22, 2020

Thinking of covering your yard with the best artificial turf, but you’re not ready to say goodbye to the plants you cultivated or are planning to grow in the area? There’s no need to choose one over the other —with the right equipment and quality turf, DIY enthusiasts can easily integrate synthetic grass into a vegetation-laden…

How To Eliminate Your California Weeds Without Pesticides

By Eric Fullerton | January 21, 2020

No one likes weeds. They grow abundantly and in odd places and removing weeds is a tiresome task. Several types are well known to California property owners and it seems they survive even in the driest, hottest heat. Some of the weeds that California homeowners are familiar with include crabgrass, purslane, prickly lettuce, chickweed, and…

Why Artificial Turf Is Perfect For A Gym

By Eric Fullerton | January 7, 2020

A new wave is here in gym design and that includes using artificial turf as a floor covering. There are many reasons why artificial turf makes the perfect covering in workout gyms, but the primary reason is its effectiveness in helping athletes gain the best workout experience. Artificial Turf’s History With Athletics Synthetic turf has…

Know Your Tools: The 9 Best Artificial Grass Accessories for DIY Turf Installation

By Eric Fullerton | December 28, 2019

Are you handy with home renovations? If you’re switching to synthetic turf and want to save a few bucks on installation, going DIY is a great idea! The first step is to prepare everything you need for the job. Aside from top-quality synthetic turf, you need to gather the best artificial grass accessories to help you lay…

DIY Prep Tip: Know These 7 Artificial Grass Terms Before Installing the Best Putting Greens

By Eric Fullerton | December 16, 2019

If you have the skills and the drive, installing the best putting greens by yourself can be a very fulfilling project. Ensure success for your DIY installation by being as prepared as possible. Before going out to purchase artificial grass and accessories, take the time to familiarize yourself with turf speak. Start the process by learning these…

How Does Artificial Turf Look So Real?

By Eric Fullerton | December 7, 2019

There is no argument that artificial turf looks good. It stays green and lush year-round, plus it is low maintenance. Many who aren’t familiar with synthetic turf wonder if it really looks like natural grass. Then once they realize it does, their second question people have is how is it made to look like natural…

How Does Synthetic Turf Feel Like The Real Thing?

By Eric Fullerton | December 3, 2019

Synthetic turf is designed with the idea that you can have all of the advantages of natural grass without all the disadvantages. So, artificial grass is manufactured to always look good, be durable over a decade, and yet not have all the muss and fuss of upkeep. Synthetic turf for home properties isn’t the same…

DIY Must-Know: Different Types of Fibers for the Best Artificial Turf in San Jose

By Eric Fullerton | November 19, 2019

Do-it-yourself installation of the best artificial turf in San Jose is a fulfilling way to turn your yard into an evergreen, low-maintenance space. However, many home improvement enthusiasts make the mistake of rushing into the project without enough research. Avoid turf installation errors by learning as much as you can about artificial grass. Begin by learning about…

Best Artificial Turf Infill To Use With Pets

By Eric Fullerton | November 7, 2019

Pets love artificial grass. They can’t tell the difference between a synthetic grass product and the real thing. Artificial grass allows them to run, play, roll on the ground without the problem of fleas, ticks, other bugs, grass in their fur and the smell of the great outdoors. But your pets will use the bathroom…

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