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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…

How Does Synthetic Turf Keep Water From Puddling? Find out!

By Eric Fullerton | January 10, 2019

Those who have synthetic turf will tell you that it’s a great way to resolve any drainage or puddling problems. This is one of the best advantages of installing synthetic turf. There are several reasons why it works so well to resolve draining issues. Leveling Those installing your synthetic turf will prepare the land first…

Learn What Artificial Grass Maintenance Entails

By Eric Fullerton | January 3, 2019

  No yard is completely maintenance free, but artificial grass maintenance is far less cumbersome than the work you must do to keep up with a natural grass yard. Those who have traditional natural grass yards must constantly mow, weed, rake, water, fertilize, aerate, and use chemicals like weed killer and pesticides. Homeowners with artificial…

How Does Synthetic Grass Feel And Look?

By Eric Fullerton | December 28, 2018

Synthetic grass looks and feels more natural than ever. Your dog won’t notice and your children will find it difficult to tell the difference. Your guests probably won’t know unless you tell them. Modern artificial turf is that good. Looking Like the Real Thing Most people think of the old-style synthetic turf when they think…

What Health Effects Do Lawn Care Chemicals Have?

By Eric Fullerton | December 18, 2018

Everyone knows that lawn chemicals are not good for humans, but it may surprise some to know just how bad they are. It may further surprise people to know just how much contact we humans inadvertently have with lawn care chemicals.   Most sold lawn care chemicals are used on residential property. This amounts to…

What Environmental Effects Do Lawn Care Chemicals Have?

By Eric Fullerton | December 11, 2018

It may surprise some to know that installing artificial grass can create a healthier environment. That’s because going with synthetic turf virtually eliminates lawn care chemicals that affect humans in several adverse ways. The Problem with Chemicals Lawn care chemicals cause health problems in both people and pets in primarily two ways: Direct contact or…

The Toughness of Synthetic Grass Can Withstand Heavy Traffic

By Eric Fullerton | December 4, 2018

You look at your lawn and sigh. It’s brown, has dirt spots and just hasn’t held up well over the winter and through droughts. It’s time to consider synthetic grass as an alternative. Synthetic grass will keep your lawn looking green and fresh all year long. There are no worn spots or muddy areas once…

Make Your Lawn More Useful Year-Round with Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | November 27, 2018

While the fall and winter weather may be perfect for outdoor entertaining, your yard may be less than desirable. Dead grass, bare areas, and other off-season issues make outdoor family time or entertaining with friends more challenging. Synthetic grass can change all that. Synthetic grass is the best option for year-round use of your lawn.…

Is Cleaning Artificial Turf Difficult? See For Yourself!

By Eric Fullerton | November 20, 2018

Some considering artificial turf may be hesitating because they are uncertain how to clean or maintain it. For those use to mowing, weeding, spraying and edging, it may seem too simple to maintain yard with artificial turf. Yet, it is simple. Artificial turf is low-maintenance but does require some care. You do need to pick up…

Field of Dreams: See Why Synthetic Grass Is Prefered On Sports Fields

By Eric Fullerton | November 13, 2018

Build a great sports field and they will come. Athletes come to practice and play and parents and friends come to watch. That is a lot of use for a field and field owners are discovering their best long-term investment is synthetic grass. There are some solid reasons why synthetic grass makes for an excellent…

Dog Parks Are Switching To Synthetic Grass… Learn Why

By Eric Fullerton | November 6, 2018

Dog parks are awesome spaces where your pet can run and play freely. They can also be full of germs, muddy spots and dried grass that ends up in your home afterward. Dog park owners are finding that synthetic grass is the perfect solution to these challenges. Installing synthetic grass in dog parks increases the…

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