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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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Bay Area DIY Artificial Turf Benefits

By Eric Fullerton | March 1, 2015

Synthetic grass can enhance the attractiveness of your Bay Area home or business. Adding a little patch of green is not as difficult as it seems, and the members of your household will most certainly appreciate it. Artificial grass can offer your family — or your customers, if you’re a business owner — the joys that natural…

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Turf Talk: Learning Artificial Turf Terms

By Eric Fullerton | February 25, 2015

So you finally decided to put in artificial grass and are running into terms like “Face Weight” and “Pile Height”.  Wait, what?  Time to learn the lingo and understand everything you need to know about artificial grass,  related tools, and accessories.  Artificial Turf Express has your back when it comes to all things turf.  The ATE…

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Short on Time? Artificial Grass may be the Solution.

By Eric Fullerton | February 21, 2015

The demand for artificial grass for landscaping is growing at 10 to 15 percent per year. This has been stimulated by several factors, including the desire for lower maintenance, an all weather surface, and the recent droughts in the country that have led to a serious water shortage. Modern artificial turf offers high quality surfaces, a realistic appearance, and…

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Companies and State Officials Reflect on the Worst California Drought

By Eric Fullerton | February 17, 2015

You see it every day, California drought.  Hear it everyday, California drought. Sixty percent of California is in “exceptional drought” and unfortunately, it does not appear that there is a high chance of that condition being alleviated this winter. Kevin Werner, the western regional climate services director at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, says, “groundwater…

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Artificial Grass for Dogs is a Smart Choice

By Eric Fullerton | February 13, 2015

Increasingly, more property owners have come to appreciate artificial grass for dogs as an alternative to natural grass surfaces. It offers low cost, low maintenance and continuous beauty over conventional grass surfaces, dirt, cement or gravel. In addition to the practical and aesthetic benefits of using synthetic turf, you can be assured that your dog will love…

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The Impact of Artificial Turf on the Sporting World

By Eric Fullerton | February 9, 2015

In 1966, the Astrodome made history when artificial turf was installed in the stadium as a solution to replacing dead and painted grass. Since its inception, “Astro Turf,” as it was originally called, has advanced through three generations. The first generation was made up of short-pile fibers without the infill, the second generation included sand…

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Rain or Shine, No Mud is Brought in the House with Artificial Turf

By Eric Fullerton | February 4, 2015

With the intermittent rain the Bay Area has been experiencing, it’s no doubt that the compilation of mud brought in to the house by four-legged friends is causing some frustration by pet owners. No matter how much time, effort, preparation and energy pet owners expend on keeping carpets and flooring stain-free after a rain fall,…

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Your Guide to Installing Artificial Turf in 12 Easy Steps

By Eric Fullerton | January 31, 2015

The look of a lush green lawn is an enticing aspect of any home. But the severe drought, water restrictions, environmental considerations, and issues with maintaining a picture perfect lawn have more homeowners looking to install artificial turf in place of grass. Installing artificial turf grass is a simple, yet, deliberate process that when followed properly,…

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Synthetic Grass Putting Greens

By Eric Fullerton | January 26, 2015

Think of your favorite putting greens on your favorite local courses, and imagine having access to a green of that quality just by walking out the back door of your home. Artificial Turf Express is making this scenario possible by virtue of our synthetic grass golf greens for your home or business. We offer the most realistic…

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Teaming Up with Artificial Turf Express: A Contractor’s Best Friend

By Eric Fullerton | January 12, 2015

Contractors and landscapers filled with the task of redoing a back yard or a commercial property need to look no further than Artificial Turf Express (ATE) for their ideas, helps, accessories, and supplies. As a professional hired to design a yard, having a one-stop shop to acquire all of the necessary supplies is a landscaper’s gold mine.…

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