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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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These Stars Put Their Water Wasting Colleagues to Shame

By Eric Fullerton | June 22, 2015

Last month we spotlighted some stars nervy enough to waste water by making sure their resort-like back yards were the model of perfection. By examining the way some Beverly Hills stars kept their lawn plush and their pools filled, you would never know California was suffering the worst drought on record in 60 years. Artificial Turf Express would…

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Sacramento Considers Lifting Longtime Ban on Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | June 17, 2015

Barry Ann Friedman’s small midtown lawn is holding up to the drought amazingly well, with grass several shades darker than some of its parched-looking neighbors. It’s also fake, and illegal under a city ordinance adopted three decades ago that prohibits synthetic turf in Sacramento’s front yards. Sitting on her front porch earlier this week, Friedman…

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Artificial Turf Grows Up

By Eric Fullerton | June 12, 2015

When watching a fantasy film, you suspend disbelief and become part of an impossible happening. High-tech special effects can fool the brain into accepting a whole different reality. When my practiced eye was fooled by the new artificial turf, I knew it had finally come of age. I am not an easy sell. When the…

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Bill to Protect Fake Grass in HOAs Advances

By Eric Fullerton | June 7, 2015

A bill that would allow Californians who live in homeowner associations to replace their lawns with artificial turf, without fear of fines, easily passed its first hurdle in the state Assembly on Wednesday. By a 7-0 vote, the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee approved the legislation, which is authored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San…

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ATE-As a Source for Help and Guide to a Perfect Project

By Eric Fullerton | May 27, 2015

Artificial Turf Express (ATE) recognizes that homeowners and business owners who want the beauty and low-maintenance benefits of artificial turf sometimes have other obligations that keep them from installing the product themselves. Rather than delay the installation of synthetic turf, people looking to beauty their yards have turned to hiring professional contractors to install our products…

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Artificial Turf and Decking: the Perfect Combination

By Eric Fullerton | May 27, 2015

When it comes to backyard design, it doesn’t always have to be just one option or the other. We love the look of mixing, matching and blending styles, tones and textures to create diverse and versatile outdoor living spaces. One of our favorite combinations is blending warm-toned decking with the deep greens of artificial grass. This…

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8 Artificial Grass Maintenance Tips to Extend Longevity

By Eric Fullerton | May 22, 2015

Synthetic grass is much easier to care for than natural grass. You don’t have to drag a heavy bag of smelly fertilizer around. There’s no need to use harsh chemicals that could raise allergies and are harmful to mother nature. Let’s not forget the double benefit of conserving water and lowering that water bill.  And what may be…

California’s Wealthiest Are Being Drought Shamed on Social Media

By Eric Fullerton | May 17, 2015

When drought shaming first started last summer, it was a state sanctioned activity. California passed a law that could fine residents up to $500 per day for wasteful activities that include hosing down driveways and overwatering lawns. (Recently, the state governor proposed to up that max daily penalty to $10,000.) Now, as the state enters its fourth…

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Synthetic Grass for Hotel Playgrounds

By Eric Fullerton | May 17, 2015

As someone in the hospitality industry, you know the importance of satisfying your customers. To better cater to families with young children, you may want to install a hotel playground area. You have a variety of playground surfaces to choose from: synthetic turf, rubber mulch, rubber tiles, wood chips and sand are just a few…

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Artificial Grass Turf for Landscaping

By Eric Fullerton | May 12, 2015

Are you sick of watering your grass and all the maintenance involved in keeping up your lawn? If so, artificial grass turf may be a great choice for you. Not only will you be able to eliminate mowing your lawn, you won’t have to water, and your synthetic lawn will look green and lush year around.…

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