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Commercial Paver Winter Maintenance: How to Reduce Freeze-Thaw Damage

By Eric Fullerton | September 6, 2026

Freeze-thaw cycles crack and heave commercial pavers when water seeps into the joints, freezes, expands, and then thaws repeatedly throughout winter. Facility teams prevent this by clearing snow promptly, using paver-safe de-icers instead of rock salt, sealing joints before freeze season, and scheduling spring inspections for rocking units, white efflorescence film, or standing water that…

Fall Paver Installation: Why Cooler Weather Can Be a Great Time for Patios and Walkways

By Eric Fullerton | September 5, 2026

Fall paver installation delivers cooler working temperatures, stable soil moisture, and faster curing conditions than spring projects—reducing delays caused by summer heat or spring rain. We recommend pairing new patios and walkways with synthetic turf borders for pet-friendly, low-maintenance yards ready by spring. Off-season contractor availability often shortens lead times, letting homeowners lock in installation…

Building a Bocce Ball Court Before Winter: Why Fall Is a Great Time to Install

By Eric Fullerton | September 4, 2026

Fall installation of a bocce ball court with artificial turf delivers a smooth, consistent playing surface without the upkeep that crushed oyster shells demand. Cooler temperatures aid proper adhesive curing and ground compaction, both of which are critical for a level, properly sized court. We recommend completing ground prep and base work before winter rains…

Pet-Friendly Artificial Grass in Fall: Managing Mud, Leaves, and Shedding

By Eric Fullerton | September 3, 2026

Fall leaves and mud buildup on pet-friendly artificial grass require weekly rinsing, regular debris removal, and occasional brushing to keep drainage holes clear. Our turf resists odors and drains efficiently, so mud never pools as it does on natural lawns. A leaf blower or hose handles most seasonal debris, keeping paws clean and the yard…

Fall Artificial Grass Maintenance: How to Remove Leaves, Debris, and Sap

By Eric Fullerton | September 2, 2026

Fall artificial grass maintenance requires four core tasks: removing fallen leaves and debris before they trap moisture and rinsing away summer allergens. Dusting, addressing tree sap promptly before it hardens and bonds with debris, and reblooming fibers matted from heavy summer use. We recommend completing these steps before winter weather sets in to protect drainage…

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…

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…

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…

UC Davis Medical Center Installs Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 14, 2016

UC Davis Medical Center Installs Synthetic Grass In our state’s capital, the UC Davis Medical Center installs synthetic grass. They selected artificial grass as the centerpiece of their massive aesthetic renovations to their main campus in Sacramento. The work was done by Heavenly Greens, another artificial turf installation company in San Jose. The entirety of the…

Backyard Artificial Grass Benefits: A Cleaner Pool

By Eric Fullerton | October 10, 2016

4 Benefits of Backyard Artificial Grass People with pools at home find many the advantages of getting backyard artificial grass installed. They find that artificial grass is very versatile and can be used on outdoor patios, as well as decks, and even for above ground swimming pools. Standard lawn systems dry out rapidly, and are tarnished and stained by chlorine or other…

Artificial Grass Terminology: The Most Common Terms

By Eric Fullerton | October 7, 2016

Artificial Grass Terminology: What You Need to Know For new buyers, knowing all of the artificial grass terminology can be challenging. Customers often ask us what all of these terms are, and what they have to do with their turf projects.   Face Weight: Face weight can be called pile weight. Face weight is the yarn’s…

Artificial Turf Dog Parks – A sustainable place for our furry friends

By Eric Fullerton | October 3, 2016

Artificial Turf Dog Parks – Why people are choosing synthetic grass   Many of our customers have been asking us questions about building artificial turf dog parks. We’ve seen them pop up all over the Bay Area. From the Perc Ponds dog park in Campbell to the Del Monte Dog Park in San Jose, it’s no wondering why people…

Turf Flattening? Here’s Why.

By Eric Fullerton | September 30, 2016

I’m having turf flattening issues, help! Many turf companies have warranties of several years, but that doesn’t always mean that your synthetic grass installation is entirely maintenance free. Yes, by switching to synthetic grass you avoid watering, seeding, and mowing your lawn. However, over time, you may begin to have turf flattening issues. This usually…

Artificial Turf Glue: 5 Commonly Asked Questions

By Eric Fullerton | September 26, 2016

Artificial Turf Glue: The Most Commonly Asked Questions   At Artificial Turf Express, we’re often asked several questions about artificial turf glue. Turf glue can come in many different thicknesses or quantities. Some types of glue are more appropriate for certain applications, and less effective for others. Here are some of the questions we’re asked…

Bocce Ball on Synthetic Turf: Why it’s better than natural lawn

By Eric Fullerton | September 23, 2016

 Bocce Ball on Synthetic Turf: Why people are choosing it As a sport, Bocce Ball’s origins trace back to Italy. It goes all the way back to ancient Rome, and remains common within the global Italian community. Bocce ball is usually done on a standard lawn. Lately, people have began to play bocce ball on…

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