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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 Health Benefits That You Can Expect With Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | August 9, 2018

Most people don’t realize it, but artificial turf can help keep your family healthy! This is one of the many reasons homeowners are turning to synthetic grass for their yards. Homeowner are finding the benefits of artificial grass go beyond its beauty and low maintenance.   There are four ways artificial turf promotes health for…

Synthetic Grass Can Improve The Safety Of Your Playground

By Eric Fullerton | July 26, 2018

Parents understand children need a safe place to play. While there will always be some accidents and minor injuries that children will endure during playtime, installing synthetic grass can eliminate some risks and making outdoor playtime safer.   Synthetic Grass Can Reduce Cuts & Scrapes Synthetic grass is, overall, less hazardous to outdoor play than…

Tired of Lawn Pests? Artificial Turf Can Drastically Reduce Them

By Eric Fullerton | July 19, 2018

You know how it is. You want to barbecue with the family, maybe play catch or swim with the kids, but are constantly interrupted by bugs trying to bite you or your family. Kiddos are miserable and no one wants to be outside. Artificial turf could be the solution for your insect problems.   It…

Synthetic Grass Is The Best Solution For The Extreme Weather of California

By Eric Fullerton | July 12, 2018

California residents have a love-hate relationship with their lawns. Many want lovely yards that showcase the best features of living on the West Coast but are limited because of the dry weather and government regulations. Synthetic grass is the answer to those challenges.   The Dilemma of Weather The Golden State is known for its…

Synthetic Grass Increases Your Property Value

By Eric Fullerton | July 10, 2018

Synthetic grass can help put money in your pocket in several ways. One of those ways is increasing the marketability, and possibly the value, of your property. There aren’t any sound statistics on how much synthetic grass can increase property values. Most real estate executives state it doesn’t dramatically increase the sale price, like renovating…

Synthetic Turf And Pools Are A Perfect Match… See How Turf Helps

By Eric Fullerton | June 28, 2018

Homeowners with swimming pools sometimes struggle with issues like keeping the pool area well groomed, keeping debris out of the pool and keeping an eye on children while the family enjoys time poolside. Many are discovering that synthetic turf around their pool is the answer to these common problems. Beautify Your Pool Area Synthetic turf’s…

Synthetic Grass Makes Your Lawn More Enjoyable… Learn How!

By Eric Fullerton | June 21, 2018

Synthetic grass can create a beautiful yard that you and your family will have time to actually enjoy. Although buying and installing artificial turf has an up-front cost, you will find it is a cost that pays you back over the long run in several ways. Synthetic Grass Has Lasting Beauty Synthetic grass is perfect…

3 Reasons Why Installing An Artificial Putting Green Makes Perfect Sense!

By Eric Fullerton | June 17, 2018

Those who love golf will love using synthetic turf to create their own artificial putting green at their home or office. There are some solid reasons why an artificial putting green is a good idea. Allows for Quick Breaks If you work from home or have an office, there are times you need a five…

Drought Brings New Water Conservation Rules

By Eric Fullerton | June 6, 2018

Despite Gov. Jerry Brown declaring an end to California’s historic five-year drought, he recently signed two new laws into effect that will require California cities and water districts to establish permanent water conservation standards, regardless of whether or not we are in a state of a drought.   The two bills that Gov. Jerry Brown…

Eliminate These 7 Chores When You Invest In Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | May 29, 2018

Artificial turf can accommodate your life in so many ways, but one of the best aspects of installing it is freeing up your time. Its low maintenance will allow you more free time than you have now trying to keep your natural grass looking its best. You will find there are seven chores that can…

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