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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…

Commercial Property Can Enjoy The Benefits Of Artificial Grass Too!

By Eric Fullerton | March 6, 2018

Is your business ready for artificial turf? In business, it is critical to make a great first impression. A lot of the time it could mean the difference between a sale or a lost sale. Very often the outside of your company is the first thing a potential customer will see and this will either…

Learn The Different Design Ideas You Could Create With Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 27, 2018

Synthetic grass is like any other item you design with – You can do practically anything your mind can imagine. Don’t let the normal uses of artificial grass keep you from getting creative with synthetic turf. There are so many different ways to use turf and in this article, we will highlight a few of…

Why Create A Backyard Putting Green With Artificial Turf?

By Eric Fullerton | February 20, 2018

There are a lot of downfalls to golf courses. First, they can get very crowded at different times of the year. Second, they can be very expensive to access. And lastly, they can be a huge inconvenience to get to. All of these factors can really be a bummer when all you want to do…

Learn How To Escape Your Allergies With Synthetic Turf

By Eric Fullerton | February 13, 2018

Allergies can ruin a lot of fun when they hit. If you plan on hosting an outdoor event at our house, you may want to consider what your patrons would need. Of course, they are looking for fun and food, but have you thought about other issues like allergies? Many people today are affected by…

Solving Dog Problems With Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 6, 2018

Your dogs have a huge effect on your lawn… A huge negative effect! You know all the common issues. From creating a dead spot by running in certain paths to digging holes in every corner of the lawn. A dog can wreck havoc on your lawn in a short amount of time. They spend a lot of…

The Water Battle in California Continues… Synthetic Turf is One Answer!

By Eric Fullerton | January 30, 2018

The cost of water in California continues to climb and depending up your location and the size of your lawn, you may be easily spending well over $1,200 per year just to keep your lawn beautiful. And no doubt you can expect that trend to continue. Water levels continue to be a huge problem in…

Artificial Grass Makes Your Lawn More Accessible Leading to More Time Outside!

By Eric Fullerton | January 23, 2018

Your lawn should always be accessible, but this is not always true with a natural lawn. If you have kids, pets, or want to entertain family and friends, you deserve a yard that always looks healthy, clean, comfortable and ready to be enjoyed at any moment. But this is not always true with a natural…

Keep Your School Cleaner and Safer With Synthetic Turf

By Eric Fullerton | January 16, 2018

The playgrounds and fields around schools can lead to many issues. The first most common issue is creating dirty halls and classrooms. The second is the safety concerns that come along with a natural lawn. No matter the reason (recess, PE, etc), grassy areas at school can create a lot of problems for schools. Hundreds…

Artificial Grass is the perfect solution for dog kennels – Just imagine this…

By Eric Fullerton | January 9, 2018

Ready to create a clean and comfortable play area for your pet? Artificial grass is the perfect solution to keep your dog or dogs happy! By installing artificial grass in your dog kennel, it allows your dogs to train, play, and relax in the perfect environment. Why is it perfect? Check out some of the…

Unknown Benefits of Synthetic Turf – Lose The Insects

By Eric Fullerton | December 28, 2017

Many people don’t know the many benefits of artificial turf. The commons ones are often highlighted, while the lesser known benefits remain uncovered. In this article, we will highlight one unknown benefit of synthetic turf – How it helps eliminate the number of insects in your yard! Biting ants and having to swat away mosquitoes…

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