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Artificiaal Grass for Dogs Maintenance: Clean & Deodorize

By Eric Fullerton | August 8, 2026

Regular maintenance with a mixture of white vinegar and water effectively removes odors. Visit Artificial Turf Express in San Jose, CA, where experts recommend rinsing turf weekly and applying enzyme-based cleaners to eliminate bacteria that cause pet waste odors on all 15 turf products. Artificial grass dog urine cleaner, such as Paws and Play Turf…

How to Install Artificial Turf Installation Guide

By Eric Fullerton | August 7, 2026

Installation on concrete or pavers requires a 1/4-inch foam underlayment and seaming tape. Turf nails or adhesive to secure edges. Artificial Turf Express in San Jose, CA, stocks 15 turf products, including Marina at 50 oz face weight, plus all necessary accessories for proper installation. Installation, Artificial Turf Express, located inside Heavenly Greens in San…

Artificial Turf Heat Around Pools: What You Need to Know

By Eric Fullerton | August 6, 2026

Temperatures near pools with artificial turf can be significantly hotter than surrounding concrete, depending on various factors. Artificial Turf Express in San Jose, CA, recommends selecting heat-resistant products and proper infill to reduce surface temperatures, especially important for pool areas exposed to direct, prolonged sunlight during peak afternoon hours. Water drainage plays a key role…

Turf Sand Infill vs. Rubber Infill: Which Is Best?

By Eric Fullerton | August 5, 2026

For Turf Sand Infill vs. Rubber Infill, silica sand infill is often more affordable and helps keep turf blades upright. Rubber infill provides cushioning and shock absorption for sports fields. Artificial Turf Express, offering 15 turf products in San Jose, CA, recommends sand for residential lawns and rubber for high-impact athletic use. Infill materials serve…

Artificial Grass Glue vs Seam Tape: Artificial Turf and Synthetic

By Eric Fullerton | August 4, 2026

By Artificial Turf Express Editorial Team · Updated 2026-08-06 Seam tape bonds artificial turf seams with a peel-and-stick adhesive strip, while glue requires manual application and curing time. Artificial Turf Express, offering 15 turf products including 50 oz Marina turf, recommends seam tape for faster, cleaner seams versus traditional glue methods. Seam tape, like ATXTurf’s…

Artificial Lawn Popularity Continues to Grow During Drought

By Eric Fullerton | November 7, 2014

Companies that manufacture, sell or install artificial lawns are experiencing a boom in business, due to the drought-like conditions and watering restrictions in many California cities. But the synthetic lawns today aren’t the same plastic AstroTurf made popular in the 1970s. The products on the market now, are not just used for putting greens and football fields…

5 Cool Ways to Use Synthetic Grass to Improve Your Landscape

By Eric Fullerton | October 31, 2014

You may like the idea of synthetic grass turf, but have no idea how to use it in your outdoor space. While you can obviously replace your patchy yard with this eco-friendly option, there are also a number of fun uses for this product. Whether you want to enjoy your outdoor space year round or…

Puppy Proofing Your Home With Artificial Grass for Dogs

By Eric Fullerton | October 24, 2014

From those big brown eyes to those giant paws, the newest addition to your home can become an added challenge. “Puppy-proofing” can potentially be a long-winded process that takes up much time, effort, and money. In fact, some may even compare it to the excruciating process of baby-proofing a house. However, it definitely has its…

Ready to Retire the Lawnmower – Synthetic Grass May be a Cut Above

By Eric Fullerton | October 20, 2014

When you look at your backyard do you see a lush lawn — the kind that your children can romp around on, the cat can graze on and the dog can lie on while basking in the sun? The kind of lawn that’s freshly mowed, that’s ever green and never spotty? Perhaps it’s the kind…

Sticking It – 10 Adhesive Tips for Synthetic Turf Installation

By Eric Fullerton | October 17, 2014

Synthetic turf, playground, landscape, and other recreational surfaces are installed at hotels, office buildings, shopping malls, traffic islands, apartments and condominiums, patios, sun decks, terraces, swimming pools, golf courses, golf tees and putting greens, etc. A good appearance and long term durability are required by these installations. Additionally, synthetic turf is also increasingly being used instead…

Time to bury the artificial debate over synthetic turf

By Eric Fullerton | October 13, 2014

For a city famous for innovation, things move slowly in San Francisco. Haven’t we been debating the proposed soccer fields at the Beach Chalet in Golden Gate Park for eons? We have. A search of The Chronicle’s archives finds a soccer field improvement proposal from 2001.   Now, finally, the November election seems likely to settle…

Synthetic Lawn Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

By Eric Fullerton | October 9, 2014

Is synthetic lawn pet friendly?     Absolutely! The drainage holes allow the urine to drain through the product to the base. Depending on the amount of rain in your specific area, homeowners may need to hose off these areas to help the drainage process. With dogs, it is also recommended to use something like Simple Green® or…

Artificial Grass Provides Year Round Curb Appeal

By Eric Fullerton | October 4, 2014

Artificial grass has been used for several landscaping areas because of its many benefits. With its realistic and durable nature, artificial grass can be used not only for backyards, but also for front yards. For many homeowners, their front yards are their pride and joy-something they look forward to maintaining for several years. A front…

Synthetic Turf offers options during drought

By Eric Fullerton | October 2, 2014

No mowing and saves water, too? Synthetic turf indeed sounds like the perfect lawn for parched landscapes. Recent technological innovations make today’s fake grass look better than the real thing. Dogs like it. Neighbors can’t tell the difference. And in the grips of prolonged drought, a no-water green space has its appeal.   But artificial turf may…

Artificial turf, an attractive option for drought-tolerant landscaping

By Eric Fullerton | September 30, 2014

As drought levels continue to rise, home and business owners in hot, arid climates seek alternatives to water-intensive natural turf grass. Water restrictions are in place for many areas of the country, and some drought-stricken areas like here in California are offering rebate programs for those replacing their natural grass lawns with water-wise plants or artificial turf landscaping.…

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