DIY Turf Blog

Download Our Comprehensive Installation Guide

Subscribe to our mailing list for a 5% off coupon!

How Hot Does Artificial Turf Get? Can Cooling Infill Help?

By Eric Fullerton | November 10, 2026

Artificial turf can get very hot in direct summer sun, often 60 °F or more hotter than living plants, and university researchers in California have recorded surface readings above 170 °F in desert heat. Cooling infill can help. HydroChill, an evaporative cooling infill, lowers surface temperature while it is moist, and pairing it with heat-reducing…

HydroChill vs. Wonderfill for Pet Turf in San Jose

By Eric Fullerton | November 9, 2026

Wonderfill 12/20 Green is the better infill for dog potty areas and runs, while HydroChill is better for sunny lawns where keeping the surface cool matters most. Wonderfill’s antimicrobial coating and round grains focus on odor control and fast drainage. HydroChill’s coating holds moisture and cools the turf through evaporation. Many San Jose dog owners…

How to Calculate HydroChill Infill for Artificial Grass

By Eric Fullerton | November 9, 2026

To calculate HydroChill infill, multiply your finished turf area (in square feet) by your turf’s recommended infill rate (pounds per square foot), then divide by 50 to get the number of 50-pound bags. Round up to the next full bag. For example, 500 square feet of turf at 2 pounds per square foot needs 1,000…

What Is HydroChill Infill and How Does It Work?

By Eric Fullerton | November 9, 2026

HydroChill is a coated sand infill that cools artificial turf through evaporation. Its coating holds moisture from rain, dew, or a hose, and as the sun heats the turf, that moisture evaporates and carries heat away from the surface, much like sweat cools your skin. When it is moist, HydroChill can make a noticeable difference…

Coronado Platinum 15-Foot Rolls: A DIY Planning Guide

By Eric Fullerton | November 9, 2026

Coronado Platinum comes in 15-foot-wide rolls up to 100 feet long, so every DIY plan starts with one question: how many 15-foot strips does your yard need, and which way should they run? Get that right on paper, and you will order less waste, place fewer seams, and avoid the most common DIY mistake: turf…

Bet You Didn’t Know These – ‘Go Green’ Artificial Grass Facts

By Eric Fullerton | September 27, 2012

When doing research for ways to improve your lawn by yourself it is always fun to see the difference we can make in the environment around us. Artificial grass may not strike you as “Going Green” because it is artificial, but there are so many ways that artificial turf is helping rather than hindering. …

Artificial Grass – Top Five Benefits of Synthetic Turf Lawns

By Eric Fullerton | August 15, 2012

Artificial turf – you have probably seen it in sports stadiums or even on your neighbor’s lawn and didn’t even realize it wasn’t real. Maybe you’re just starting to do the research and or wonder whether it’s a good if is it alternative for your yard? Well, just as recently as 10-years ago, the answer…

Today’s Artificial Grass is Not, your Father’s AstroTurf

By Eric Fullerton | August 8, 2012

Artificial lawns are one of the few landscaping products that continue to get better and better with new technology, especially over the past few years. While pavers and stamped concrete have made small strides in product development, many of today’s artificial grass products are now manufactured especially for homeowners that care about the look and…

« Previous
1
…
44
45
46

Download our installation guide and receive a 5% off coupon.

professional installation guide long cta

Get The Guide

Get In Touch

(408) 960-2255

370 Umbarger Rd, San Jose, CA, 95111

Mon-Fri: 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun: Closed

Located Inside of
Heavenly Greens