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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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.…
The drought is changing California’s landscape in some unexpected ways. Not only is it drying up lakes, turning streams to a trickle and causing the land to sink, it’s weaning Californians off lush, water-guzzling lawns. Julio Lopez owns and runs Cadre Landscaping in the Southern California city of Glendale. The 54-year-old Lopez said he’s…
There’s just something beautiful and comforting about mown grass. Whether you’re throwing a ball, lying in the shade on a hot day, or sitting outside on a warm night, a green lawn is a pleasure. Writer Wallace Stegner, having grown up in dry, wild Saskatchewan, Canada, first saw a lawn at age 11 in Montana.…
Jessica Calefati recently reported that homeowners associations can no longer fine residents who fail to water their lawns during droughts under legislation sponsored by a San Jose lawmaker. Reports earlier this year that a San Lorenzo association threatened in writing to retaliate against a man with a burned lawn inspired Assembly Bill 2100. But reports…
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