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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…

Process Of Installing Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | May 17, 2018

Artificial grass installation is a fairly simple process that can move pretty quickly once the initial plans are created. Natural Grass Removed This first step is probably the scariest for homeowners. All natural grass must be removed before artificial grass installation can continue. Work crews work neatly to remove grass in smaller block segments rather…

Are Lawn Fertilizers or Pesticides Harmful to Your Family?

By Eric Fullerton | May 10, 2018

Fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals help make lawns beautiful, but you will be shocked to learn how those chemicals can affect your family’s health. Types of Chemicals Lawn chemicals fall into several categories and all can play a role in the health of adults, children and pets. There are three million cases globally of pesticide…

5 Items You Can Stop Purchasing After Installing Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | May 4, 2018

Synthetic grass has several advantages and one of the biggest pros of installing it is its low maintenance. Artificial turf requires little care, so you will find buying it will give you more money and time to do other things. There are specifically five things you will stop buying once your new synthetic turf is installed.  …

Dog Baths Are No Fun! See How Artificial Turf Keeps Dogs Clean

By Eric Fullerton | April 26, 2018

Those who love dogs know that baths are inevitable, but having to give your dog a bath every time he comes in from playing outside is no fun at all! Artificial turf can cut down baths, reduce fleas and ticks on your pet and make pet ownership much easier for you.   Say No to…

Improve Your Business by Installing Synthetic Turf

By Eric Fullerton | April 19, 2018

Synthetic turf is becoming more popular for residential use, but some may not realize it can be extremely beneficial to businesses as well. You can improve your overall business environment by installing synthetic turf. Improve Beauty with Synthetic Turf Your business property is the first impression your customers will see. They will develop an impression…

Saving Time On Yard Work Is Easy With Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | April 11, 2018

Let’s be honest, most people had rather be on a boat or watching a ballgame rather than mowing the grass. Lawn care is something everyone knows must be done, but would love to spend their time doing something else, which makes synthetic grass the perfect time-saver. Most people spend at least an hour on their…

Learn How Artificial Turf Has Changed From Its Past Designs

By Eric Fullerton | April 4, 2018

The artificial turf industry has gone through massive changes since it was first used on athletic fields in the 1960’s. Today’s synthetic grass looks and feels more natural and is safer for you and your family than ever before.   Old Days, Old Ways In the old days, artificial turf was short and resembled an…

Time to Make Your Outdoor Activities Awesome By Installing Synthetic Turf

By Eric Fullerton | March 28, 2018

The great outdoors can be a wonderful use of space, if you design it well. A well-designed space can even be considered an additional living space to your home. It has the potential to be the perfect spot where everyone wants to gather. Synthetic turf is one option for creating your ideal outdoor space.  …

Make Your Lawn Safer For Children And Cleaner for your Home with Synthetic Turf

By Eric Fullerton | March 22, 2018

Children love to play and parents get some relief when the kids play outside. However, outdoor play can be troublesome too. Children can scrape elbows or knees, but also can be exposed to things like pesticides, fertilizers and pests. This can cause them long-term health issues. Synthetic turf reduces or eliminates many of those problems.…

Unique Ways You Can Use Artificial Grass In Your Lawn!

By Eric Fullerton | March 20, 2018

Everyone wants a beautiful yard, but some want more than just a well-maintained lawn. They want something different from other yards that comes only with a true landscaped design. Artificial grass allows for many options in creating the perfect landscape.   The Shade of Design The first thing to realize in creating a landscaping design using…

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