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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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Talk About a Hot Mess … Get the Best Infill for Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | October 13, 2013

After working all day, you come home ready for a relaxing evening outside, sharing a few cocktails, firing up the grill, watching the sun set, and just generally making good use of the outdoor areas you’ve worked so hard to create. But what’s that awful smell??   Take a guess. If your dogs have had…

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Need more outdoor space? Look up instead

By Eric Fullerton | September 18, 2013

A Rooftop Garden or Deck Can Be Your Private Getaway In most urban communities, backyard space is at a premium. Level, accessible, private yard space is even harder to find. That’s why rooftop gardens are becoming increasingly popular all across the US.   A rooftop garden is a great way to create a beautiful, private…

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Historic League Park that Hosted Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and Cy Young Feature Synthetic Grass Baseball Diamond

By Eric Fullerton | May 31, 2013

Cleveland Reopens Home to the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Buckeye with Artificial Turf The restoration of the famous ballpark that has hosted Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and Cy Young and was home to the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Buckeyes until the late 1940s, is well underway and is spurring residential and commercial development…

DIY for Mothers Day

DIY for Mother’s Day?

By Eric Fullerton | May 5, 2013

Last week, we had a customer (I’ll call him Bob) come to us with an interesting idea for a Mother’s Day gift. His mom’s always loved to garden, but doing yard work had become harder and harder over the years. A couple of years ago she had moved from her longtime home into a smaller…

Glen & Bonnie’s Golden Opportunity

Glen & Bonnie’s Golden Opportunity

By Eric Fullerton | March 1, 2013

When Glen and Bonnie McCormick put in a saltwater pool as part of a backyard renovation, they were looking forward to swimming laps against the jets, hosting poolside barbecues and cocktail parties, and playing with their two rambunctious, water-loving Golden retrievers, Sophie and Rose. Mostly, the plan went well. The landscaping looked great, the pool…

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Natural Grass Lawns are Not So Natural

By Eric Fullerton | February 27, 2013

With the Go Green movement really taking stride, it is very important to do everything you can to do your part as well. When updating your home to be more environmental friendly it is very important to consider your lawn. Many of Americans do not realize how many chemicals they are putting into their lawns…

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Even Your Pet Loves DIY Synthetic Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 14, 2013

One of the biggest concerns when making the decision to purchase a synthetic green lawn is how their pets will adapt to the change. No need to worry though because you’re animal will not even notice the difference – only you will! The improvements this will add to your pet’s life are so subtle, it…

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Easy to Install Outdoor Carpeting, Synthetic Grass that is Soft & Comfortable from Artificial Turf Express

By Eric Fullerton | February 13, 2013

If you are shopping for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) outdoor carpeting for your patio, play area or even apartment rooftop, it can be somewhat of a challenge. Why? You want comfortable and soft artificial grass to make you feel right at home, but some synthetic turf brands are itchy and scratchy to the touch. Artificial Turf Express…

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When is Synthetic more “Green” than Grass?

By Eric Fullerton | February 11, 2013

When it’s today’s advanced artificial turf, the green alternative to wasteful (and expensive) lawn watering, pesticide and weed poison usage and the weekly gas and oil combustion pollution added by millions of lawnmowers across the country.   For hundreds of years people have had a keen interest in well-manicured, elegant lawns. And the truth is,…

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Infill Options: Where the Rubber Meets the Road, er, Grass

By Eric Fullerton | February 9, 2013

Among the most frequently asked questions we hear from DIYers are: “Crumb rubber infill? What’s that?” “What’s it do and why would I need it?” “Where the heck do I get it?” While there’s nothing very appealing about the term crumb rubber, the fact is that the substance itself has many attractive benefits and innovative…

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