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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…

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.…

12 Stunning Modern Artificial Grass Installations

By Eric Fullerton | May 7, 2015

These days, homeowners collaborate with professionals to design and install stunning artificial grass as part of a modern garden. Artificial grass blades have evolved from a shiny green plastic spotted a mile away to such a life-like look that it’s impossible to tell the grass is fake until you touch it or notice there are absolutely…

Synthetic Grass, Key To Water Conservation

By Eric Fullerton | May 1, 2015

We all love beautiful, lush green lawns, but we also need water to sustain life. With water conservation becoming increasingly important particularly in California and the dry Southwestern deserts, many people are considering replacing their real lawn with artificial grass. One of the primary benefits of installing synthetic turf products at your home or business is a…

5 Reasons It’s Time To Switch To Synthetic Turf Grass

By Eric Fullerton | April 26, 2015

Spring has sprung, and with summer closing in fast you’ll need that perfect family and friends backyard oasis ready to go for chilling in the sunshine and enjoying a few barbecues. However, with a great lawn, comes a great amount of time and a solid amount of money. If you want your grass to look perfect, it…

Laying Artificial Grass – DIY Installation Top Tips

By Eric Fullerton | April 21, 2015

Artificial grass is great. It can give you that perfect, rolling green lawn all year around, with having to worry about the usual mud, mess and fuss of a real grass garden. No creepy crawlies, no mowing, no watering, no weeding, artificial grass takes care of it all. But like a good garden or any…

Some Bright Green Lawns in California Require No Water

By Eric Fullerton | April 11, 2015

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sitting in the sun on a patch of green grass behind his home, Paul O’Valle does not feel bad about having an urban oasis despite the state’s drought. His yard is artificial turf. Before he installed it this month, Mr. O’Valle, 38, who runs a preschool, had to persuade his wife, Shareen, that…

South Bay Schools Upgrade Fields with Artificial Turf to Conserve Water

By Eric Fullerton | April 6, 2015

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (KGO) — In a wise decision made five years ago, five South Bay high schools included artificial turf in a $70 million project to upgrade its athletic fields and the water saving is significant. The Field of Dreams at Fremont High School is no longer grass. The grass has been replaced with artificial turf on…

Innovative Artificial Turf Solutions: More than Just a Substitute for Grass

By Eric Fullerton | April 1, 2015

More than just a practical feature, artificial turf has taken on a whole new dimension in the field of design and creativity. Traditionally a replacement for grass or used as a fun feature in the yards of aspiring amateur golfers, synthetic turf has taken on an entirely new element as an accent piece. Artificial Turf…

Why Synthetic Turf is Perfect for Event Spaces

By Eric Fullerton | March 22, 2015

Artificial grass can provide attractive, low-maintenance and functional spaces ideal for community events, concerts and more. As of the end of 2014, 40-45 million square feet of synthetic grass for landscape has been installed in the United States, according to the Synthetic Turf Council. It is a fast growing segment of the artificial turf market, as more…

Going Green has Never Been Easier

By Eric Fullerton | March 11, 2015

Everyone wants a green lawn. Whether you’re admiring its lush appearance from afar or enjoying the feel of the blades between your toes, a green lawn is a pleasure. Unfortunately, maintaining that pleasure can be an environmental nightmare, especially with the current drought. As a business owner attempting to adopt “green” practices, you may be…

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