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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…

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.…

8 Tips to Maintain A Clean and Beautiful Artificial Lawn

By Eric Fullerton | September 24, 2014

Synthetic grass is much easier to care for than natural grass. You do not have to drag a heavy bag of smelly fertilizer around. There is no need to use harsh chemicals that could raise allergies. And the biggest bonus of all – you don’t have to waste your weekends trying to start the lawn mower!…

Tools needed for D.I.Y. Synthetic Grass Installation

By Eric Fullerton | September 21, 2014

Getting ready to install your Artificial Turf Express synthetic grass but not sure where to start? The ATE team has put together a list of tools needed to make your installation as easy as possible.   Specialty Tools: • Seaming Cloth (1 roll = 15 feet) • Seaming Glue (1 qt. = 15 feet) • Landscape Stakes…

It’s Never Too Late To Conserve Water

By Eric Fullerton | March 24, 2014

Although the drought has begun to subside due to heavy rains in California, water conservation is definitely still a thing. Typically the idea of water conservation comes after the fact. People tend not to worry about the consequences until, yep, there are consequences. Now is the time for our water saving efforts to be full…

Artificial Turf Express Installation Guide

By Eric Fullerton | March 19, 2014

Everything you need to install artificial turf. Artificial Grass Warehouse and Superstore. All products in stock and ready for pick-up. Same day pick up or call ahead. San Jose CA. >>>Click Here for our Free Do it Yourself Guide<<<

Trade Show Season is just Around the Corner, Make Your Exhibit Lush with Synthetic Grass Turf

By Eric Fullerton | October 29, 2013

Creating a welcoming display or booth space in a cavernous exhibit hall is never an easy task. Why not consider a new interpretation of “bringing the outdoors in” by creating a lush beautiful greenspace to showcase your retail products?Think about it. Attendees are walking around on hard concrete floors, breathing recycled air and squinting in…

Got a Life? Take it Outside!

By Eric Fullerton | October 21, 2013

Synthetic Grass Outdoor Living is Plush & Comfy The trend in landscaping continues to be the creation of “outdoor rooms” that blur the line between inside and out. Outdoor kitchens, seating and dining areas, exterior fireplaces and fire pits, and new-generation garden furniture that stands up to the elements are all expanding the living space…

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