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Artificial Turf Accessories: What You Need for a Successful Installation

By Eric Fullerton | May 12, 2026

A successful artificial turf installation depends on the correct accessories and tools. This guide details the core components—installation tools, edging, infill, and maintenance supplies—and explains how each affects durability and appearance. Many homeowners and landscapers choose the wrong products, leading to premature wear or poor performance. Use these practical recommendations to choose and apply accessories…

Types of Putting Green Artificial Grass: What Homeowners Should Know

By Eric Fullerton | May 10, 2026

Selecting the correct artificial grass for a backyard putting green improves at-home practice and long‑term performance. Compare material types, maintenance needs, and installation steps before you buy. This guide explains turf materials, upkeep, installation, and how pile height affects ball roll, so you can choose turf that matches your playing goals. Types of Putting Green…

Coronado Pet vs Maxx Pet Turf: Which Option Is Right for Your Dog and Your Yard?

By Eric Fullerton | May 8, 2026

Selecting the correct artificial turf for your dog and yard reduces maintenance and improves usability. Coronado Pet Turf and Maxx Pet Turf are two commonly chosen products. This article compares their features, safety profiles, maintenance needs, and installation methods so you can match a product to your dog’s activity level and your landscaping goals. It…

Types of Artificial Grass Infill: How to Choose the Right Option for Your Project

By Eric Fullerton | May 5, 2026

Choosing the correct infill directly affects the performance and longevity of synthetic turf. Infill provides stability, cushioning (shock absorption), and drainage. This guide compares common infill types and explains how to match their properties to your application—residential lawns, pet areas, or sports fields—so you can select the best option based on use, durability, environmental impact,…

Pet-Friendly Artificial Turf: What to Look for in Homes With Dogs or Cats

By Eric Fullerton | May 2, 2026

Choosing the right artificial turf for homes with pets ensures a safe, durable, and hygienic outdoor space. Pet-friendly turf improves curb appeal while giving dogs and cats a comfortable, resilient surface. This guide explains the key features to evaluate—durability, safety, and drainage—along with maintenance and installation practices that support odor control and long-term performance. After…

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Synthetic Grass Maintenance for Fall

By Eric Fullerton | November 18, 2016

  The daylight hours are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. We’re seeing frost on our cars in the morning, and bundling up in the evening. The leaves are changing from green to beautiful oranges and browns, and this can only mean one thing – Fall is here! But if you’ve got artificial…

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Top 4 Creative Uses for Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | November 14, 2016

Best Uses for Synthetic Grass: Honing your creativity At Artificial Turf Express, we are always astounded at all of the creative uses for synthetic grass. We often get to see people apply their creativity into their turf installations, and we have assisted customers with many projects. Here are some of the coolest uses for synthetic grass that…

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What to know about artificial grass financing plans

By Eric Fullerton | November 11, 2016

Artificial Grass Financing Plans At our warehouse, people often ask us about artificial grass financing plans. More specifically, they ask if they are available, and what do these financing plans entail? We have said many times that installing artificial turf is an investment. You reap the benefits over time in water savings, maintenance savings, saving time,…

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Artificial Grass for Agility Training: A New Way to Get Fit

By Eric Fullerton | November 7, 2016

Artificial Grass for Agility Training Many local gyms have installed artificial grass for agility training in their facilities. These include Gold’s Gym, Bay Club, and many others. It has been increasingly popular in recent years because of its potential to improve cardiovascular health. Some of these benefits include:   Significant reduction of standard athletic bodily damage from poor shock absorption.…

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The Artificial Grass Production Process

By Eric Fullerton | November 4, 2016

Many early models of synthetic grass gained a reputation for discoloration. The vintage artificial grass production process was far less sophisticated than what we have today. Under direct exposure to sunlight, turf fibers begin to discolor at a disconcerting rate. After a couple of years, synthetic turf will look bland and unimpressive. This eventually became…

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Most Important FAQs About Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 31, 2016

FAQs About Artificial Grass Many customers come to us to get the highest quality artificial grass in the San Jose area. Usually, before you make a purchase like this, you want some general information, such as FAQs about artificial grass, best installation techniques, or safety information. The purpose of this article is to give you…

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Creative Uses for Synthetic Turf

By Eric Fullerton | October 28, 2016

Looking for more creative uses for synthetic turf? Here are some of our suggestions! Synthetic lawns are often used for sports, however property owners are uncovering that having a drought-resistant lawn could hold numerous advantages. Also, that there are many creative uses for synthetic turf that aren’t usually considered. Considering that artificial turf needs no mowing,…

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Drought Tolerant Artificial Grass Gets Much Needed Legislation

By Eric Fullerton | October 24, 2016

Drought Tolerant Artificial Grass’ New Legislation   California’s historic drought has continued for many years now, and many legislators are now looking into updating old laws regarding artificial turf. Historically, installing artificial turf was not always easy for homeowners. There were many provisions surrounding the installation process, and some locales were flat-out banning artificial turf. Metropolitan…

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The Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 21, 2016

The 3 Major Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Grass There are many environmental benefits of synthetic grass. Not only does it reduce your landscape maintenance costs, but it also benefits our environment. Let’s look at some of the ways:   Saving water Based on current EPA water usage statistics, the average American family uses 320 gallons…

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Lesser Known Benefits of Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 17, 2016

Lesser Known Benefits of Artificial Grass – Repel Backyard Pests A lot of people are switching from natural lawns to artificial grass. Synthetic grass has many benefits – some of which are obvious, some of them are less known. This article goes into some of the lesser known benefits of artificial grass. Some people aren’t…

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