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Small Backyard Putting Green Ideas: Making the Most of Limited Space

By Eric Fullerton | July 17, 2026

Building a compact backyard putting green lets you practice golf in a limited space. This guide explains how to optimize a small area, select suitable artificial turf, and follow practical installation steps. You will find design options, maintenance requirements, and realistic trade-offs to help you plan a functional and attractive green space that fits your…

How to Choose the Right Putting Green Turf: Pile Height, Ball Speed, and Roll Explained

By Eric Fullerton | July 16, 2026

Selecting the correct putting green turf requires a clear understanding of three core performance variables: pile height, ball speed, and roll. These variables determine how the ball interacts with the surface and, therefore, how useful the green is for practice or play. This guide breaks down those relationships, specifies recommended ranges, and outlines installation and…

Putting Green Drainage: Common Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Eric Fullerton | July 13, 2026

Effective water management of both surface and subsurface drainage is essential to preserve turf health and consistent play. Installations frequently suffer from design errors that reduce drainage performance. This article identifies those errors, explains how drainage systems operate, and recommends materials and installation practices to prevent failure. Addressing these issues extends the service life of…

Indoor Putting Greens: Bringing Short Game Practice Into Your Home

By Eric Fullerton | July 12, 2026

Indoor putting greens are an increasingly popular way for golfers to bring focused short-game practice into their homes. This guide walks through how to choose quality putting green turf, install it correctly, and maintain it so your practice time translates to lower scores. Many homeowners wrestle with material options and layout choices — with a…

Multi-Hole Putting Green Design: Planning a Backyard Green With 2, 3, or 4 Holes

By Eric Fullerton | July 11, 2026

This guide explains the technical and practical steps for planning and installing a multi-hole backyard putting green. It reviews layout options for two-, three-, and four-hole designs, clarifies material choices and installation methods, and outlines maintenance and performance considerations, helping homeowners make informed decisions and achieve consistent playability. Design Considerations: Designing a multi-hole green requires…

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…

What you need to know about the lifespan of artificial grass

By Eric Fullerton | August 19, 2015

The Lifespan of Artificial Grass By design, synthetic grass is developed to be durable as well as long lasting. It is created from polypropylene and nylon, as well as various other fibers that represent its capability to survive numerous years. With appropriate treatment as well as upkeep, synthetic grass could last upwards of 25 years with…

Fullerton Hotel Replaces Lawn With Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | August 13, 2015

The Hotel Fullerton will be saving 1.3 million gallons of water per year after removing all of their grass lawns and replacing it with artificial turf. “We’re just so excited to make this change for the better. Not only are we elevating the guest experience for our guests, but, at the same time, we’re doing our part…

Lawn Becomes Putting Green, with Fake Turf, to Save Water

By Eric Fullerton | August 8, 2015

Since water conservation became the new California imperative, local nurseries and landscapers have had to adapt along with gardeners. Napa local Mimi Glavin recently converted her front yard from simple turf to a more dramatic landscape with a dry creek made of rocks, strategically placed boulders and drought-friendly plants.   In her backyard, she ripped…

Los Angeles Is Replacing Grass Soccer Fields With Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | August 1, 2015

For soccer players in Los Angeles, now is the summer of our discontent. We’ve seen the grass turn from green to brown to dirt to sand. But L.A. is in the midst of a dramatic move that would save a ton of water and improve the quality of soccer games for generations: replacing its 100-odd…

USA Women’s Soccer Team Wins FIFA World Cup

By Eric Fullerton | July 24, 2015

In a 5-2 victory over Japan, the United States Women’s Soccer Team took home the prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy. The team scored a phenomenal four goals in the first 16 minutes of play, led by elite player, Carli Lloyd, who scored the first three goals. This is the third win for the United State’s Women’s Team,…

Turf Protection for HOA Members Advances

By Eric Fullerton | July 19, 2015

A bill allowing residents of homeowners associations to install artificial turf without fear of fines was approved unanimously this week by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The measure by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, was overwhelmingly approved in the Assembly in May and subsequently had been endorsed by another Senate panel. Assembly Bill 349 is now headed to…

Artificial Turf is a Dog’s Best Friend

By Eric Fullerton | July 17, 2015

Jessie Alamedes just spent over $400 removing a foxtail from her dog’s paw. These grass-like weeds with needle-tip heads burrow deeply into dogs’ paws, noses, ears, mouths, tails, and armpits after being caught on their fur. The results are excruciating pain for the animal, and a hefty medical bill for the owner. Foxtails and other…

Artificial Turf approved by Simi Valley Council

By Eric Fullerton | July 14, 2015

The Simi Valley City Council Monday night expanded the allowed uses of artificial turf throughout the city to conserve water during the state’s severe drought. The council adopted an ordinance allowing use of synthetic grass, which does not require as much watering as real grass, in up to 50 percent of the landscape area of multifamily residential…

Synthetic Turf is Becoming a Popular Choice for Marketing Strategies

By Eric Fullerton | July 8, 2015

Synthetic turf technology has developed at an outstanding rate over the past few years. We’re now at a point where we can get creative with turf. We’ve seen artificial grass on rooftops, on walls, in campsites and even in indoor office spaces. At Artificial Turf Express, we are proud to have helped design artificial turf logos…

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