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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…

Becoming Familiar With Artificial Grass Jargon

By Eric Fullerton | March 13, 2017

Linear feet, pile height, stitch rate: All these terms may fly right over the new customer. Its important to do enough research on the terminology so that one can understand exactly what they’re looking at. Nothing could be worse than getting an improper installation or something you don’t want because you weren’t able to communicate…

The Benefits Of Having Artificial Grass In Your Back Yard

By Eric Fullerton | March 10, 2017

  We know we love our lushes green and cared for lawns. Our back and front yards are what breathe life and personality to our homes and our lives as homeowners. They’re also a amazing for us to hold pool parties, play with the kids, let pets run wild, relax in the sun, and socialize.…

When Is The Best Time To Install Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | March 6, 2017

When thinking about having artificial grass installed one may be wondering when is the best time to do so. Or if there even is a best time. In this article there is information to help one through the process of consideration. Here are a few of important things to think about when choosing when to…

How Much Does Artificial Grass Cost?

By Eric Fullerton | March 3, 2017

  Home owners and businesses often ask how much does artificial grass cost? They also ask if artificial grass a good investment financially? With unpredictable weather and constant danger of droughts being on the minds of Californians, its a valid question. Replacing existing natural grass with artificial grass isn’t necessarily cheap, but is definitely worth…

How to Choose Your Contractor

By Eric Fullerton | February 27, 2017

Many people are curious as to how they are going to find the right contractor for their artificial grass installation. There are a handful of ways to help narrow down whom is most qualified to man the helm of your artificial grass installation. In today’s blog we will be going over ways to help you…

Things You Should Know About Chinese Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 24, 2017

 Many customers planning on installing synthetic grass into at their home must consider a few things. No matter where you’re buying your synthetic grass. No matter which manufacturer made it or the contractor installing it. Quality is and should be your utmost priority! In today’s blog we will be going over some interesting things you…

Saving Water with Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 20, 2017

Water is Necessary for Life: Saving Water with Synthetic Grass We all know that water is essential for human life. Our basic health and ability to survive are absolutely dependent on it. It is also essential for food production, as well as many other economic and recreational purposes. Despite this, we are in the midst…

Interesting Ways To Use Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 17, 2017

Customers have artificial grass installed for many reasons. Some customers like the look and feel of quality artificial grass. Many customers enjoy the lack of maintenance involved versus dealing with natural grass. And almost, if not, all customers enjoy the fact they save a ton on their water bill! Decking out the lawn or backyard…

The Basics of Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 13, 2017

The Basics of Artificial Grass – What Do I Need to Know? Getting started on a DIY artificial grass project can be overwhelming. There are tons of things to know, and finding the basics of artificial grass is sometimes difficult. There are many resources on the internet about how to install artificial turf, but many…

Are you ready for a do it yourself project?

By Eric Fullerton | February 10, 2017

Are you ready for a do it yourself project? Interested in sprucing up your front or back yard; but don’t want to shell out a fortune to licensed contractors in order to get it done? Ever thought to yourself, “You know what, I think I can do it myself!” May we suggest a few things…

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