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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…

Top 8 Mistakes DIY Artificial Turf Installers Make

By Eric Fullerton | November 16, 2015

Installing your own artificial turf is easy…as long as you have detailed instructions, all the proper tools, and some real experience working with artificial turf. We can give you the installation guide, and recommend some tools, but since you can’t get experience off the internet, we can give you the next best thing: some common turf…

Synthetic Turf Council Elects Board

By Eric Fullerton | November 2, 2015

The association’s new officers were chosen during the annual membership meeting in Atlanta ATLANTA, Ga. – During the Synthetic Turf Council 2015 Annual Membership Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 5-7, the association elected its new Board of Directors. Amy Brackin of Liberty will serve as the chairman of the board, which provides leadership and direction for…

ISRI Asks EPA to Defend Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | October 24, 2015

More than 75 studies have shown artificial turf made from recycled tires to be safe for human exposure, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should tell the public that, according to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). “The U.S. toxicity limits for children’s toys are the lowest in the world,” ISRI said in its letter sent…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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