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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…

4 Things To Pay Attention To When Buy Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | March 28, 2019

Buying synthetic grass is a new experience for many homeowners. So it is only natural to wonder if there is more you should know before making a purchase. Artificial grass is a good investment purchase and you want to be sure that it meets your expectations.   You don’t need to be overwhelmed with all…

Learn How Synthetic Grass Make Playtime Safer On Playgrounds

By Eric Fullerton | March 21, 2019

Parents worry about their children and want them to be safe, even while they are playing in their own yard. Many are finding out that installing synthetic grass helps create a safer playground for their kids.   Synthetic grass has been a top pick for playground developers in public parks for years. It’s low maintenance,…

Know What To Expect – Pros and Cons of Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | March 14, 2019

Every decision comes with advantages and disadvantages and installing artificial turf is no different. All factors need to be considered before you pay for a complete overhaul of your natural grass and replace it with synthetic turf. A Look at the Pros of Artificial Turf There are a lot of advantages to installing artificial grass…

How Long Will My Artificial Grass Last?

By Eric Fullerton | March 7, 2019

Artificial grass will last for a long time as long as it is made well. It will look fresh and green for nearly its entire life as well. That is one reason why many home and business owners opt for synthetic turf over natural grass. Exactly how long artificial grass will last depends on many…

Unique Landscaping Ideas For Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 26, 2019

Those who seek to revamp their landscaping sometimes find it hard to go beyond what they already know. Yet, there are a variety of creative options homeowners can do to dress up their yard and many of those include artificial synthetic grass.   When people think of synthetic grass, they envision the whole yard being…

Water Conservation Is Getting Creative

By Eric Fullerton | February 19, 2019

Water conservation is more the norm these days than in past decades, but that doesn’t mean you or your lawn need to suffer to do the right thing. There are easy, simple things you can do to conserve your most valuable resource. This is especially true in a drought. From changing your landscaping to installing…

3 Top Tips For Creating A Drought-Tolerant Garden

By Eric Fullerton | February 12, 2019

You can have your beautiful garden, even in a drought. The secret to a drought-tolerant garden is to plan it out. The result is lovely vegetables, flowers, and plants that will make your heart happy. Creating a drought-tolerant garden takes some research and creativity, but it can be done fairly simply. Below are some tips…

Is Synthetic Grass The Best Replacement For A Natural Lawn?

By Eric Fullerton | February 5, 2019

You really hate your lawn. You want to love it, but you hate it. It is brown, dry and generally ugly. There are patches of weeds and mud spots. There are options to replace it, but only one option will give you the beauty and easy upkeep you want. Synthetic grass is the best solution…

Top Landscape Options To Protect Your Lawn From Drought Conditions

By Eric Fullerton | January 24, 2019

One of the problems homeowners in desert and drought areas face is maintaining any semblance of a lawn. What doesn’t dry up in the heat can die because local water bans prevent homeowners from saving their grass. There are some practical landscape options to this dilemma. For homeowners looking for a solution, they have options…

Worried About Your Synthetic Turf Fading Or Staining?

By Eric Fullerton | January 17, 2019

Some considering synthetic turf may have concerns over whether it will fade or stain over time. While the concern is understandable, synthetic turf is an incredibly durable product that is not prone to staining or fading. The fact that artificial grass remains green all year and looks fantastic even in harsh weather is the reason…

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