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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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Do-It-Yourself Guide to Installing Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 11, 2015

Artificial turf has been growing in popularity over the last 2 or 3 years as homeowners look for ways to keep their lawns green in this Northern California drought. And what’s not to love? Its luxuriant green blades look convincingly like real grass, but require much less maintenance and use almost no water. Better yet,…

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Texans prepare for first home game on artificial turf

By Eric Fullerton | October 5, 2015

The Houston Texans‘ J.J. Watt heard that his coach said the team would play in a parking lot if that’s the surface they were provided. “I’d have some objections if we were playing in a parking lot,” Watt said, to laughter. “But the turf, grass, doesn’t matter to me.”   Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be historic.…

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El Niño to the Rescue! End of California’s drought?

By Eric Fullerton | September 29, 2015

Climatologists predict a strong El Niño this winter and some Californians are hailing it as the end of the drought – and of their water conservation efforts. However, it’s too soon to celebrate just yet, and here’s why:   – California has suffered a severe drought, probably the worst one in at least 500 years. We have…

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Is Painting Your Lawn Green A Drought Friendly Solution? Read This First!

By Eric Fullerton | September 23, 2015

“Brown is the New Green”, proclaims a hand-lettered sign perched over a crispy yellow lawn in California. As the record-breaking drought continues, we’re seeing more brown and yellow lawns. And while the water saved is great, dead grass just isn’t very attractive. Many homeowners are opting to replace their lawns with artificial turf, or simply paint…

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Artificial Turf Grass Sales Booming During Drought

By Eric Fullerton | September 17, 2015

The grass is always greener — especially when it’s plastic. That’s the credo behind the latest drought-coping trend in the Santa Clarita Valley as water-conscious residents, conservation-minded water officials and fake-grass merchants move toward lawn alternatives, one of which is using lifelike artificial turf.   And according to some, it’s selling like hotcakes. “We can’t…

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HS Complex Proposal Touts Value of Synthetic Turf

By Eric Fullerton | September 11, 2015

The multimillion-dollar, privately funded athletic facility proposed in Oakwood Ohio highlights the growing use of artificial turf in high school sports. The estimated $2.5 million project includes a synthetic turf field, 8-lane regulation track, restrooms and 1,000-seat capacity bleachers. It would be built on what is now the parking lot of the Old River Sports Complex and…

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Gov. Brown Acts to Protect Homeowners Installing Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | September 5, 2015

California homeowners who replace their water-gulping grass lawns with artificial turf in response to the drought would be protected from sanctions by homeowner associations under one of 10 bills signed Friday by Gov. Jerry Brown. Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) introduced the measure, which prohibits homeowner associations from barring the installation of synthetic turf, a drought-conscious…

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Have a Need for Artificial Turf? ATE has Your Product Solutions

By Eric Fullerton | August 31, 2015

At Artificial Turf Express, we pride ourselves on delivering superior products and services. So when our customers come to us with an idea or design concept to improve their yards or business, we are more than happy to spend some time explaining our products. We understand the process can be overwhelming when you don’t know what…

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Synthetic Turf Council Releases Guidelines for Testing Infill in Synthetic Turf Fields

By Eric Fullerton | August 25, 2015

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) today announced environmental guidelines for testing crumb rubber and other infills used in synthetic turf sports and recreation fields.  The STC Suggested Environmental Guidelines for Infill are designed to add another level of information for parents, players, owners and operators of synthetic turf fields. Late in 2014, the use of crumb rubber…

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The Effect of a Dead or Dying Lawn on Your Home’s Value

By Eric Fullerton | August 19, 2015

Location, location, location. According to real estate experts, the number one price point of your home’s value is the location. And once you get potential buyers to your home, the second biggest selling point of your home is the curb appeal. According to a recent report by the internet site, HouseLogic, “Landscaping is the first thing that…

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