Artificial turf has come a long way since the introduction of AstroTurf in the 1960s. Modern turf lasts longer, looks better and has a reduced environmental impact.
While AstroTurf caused a revolution in landscaping and sports field playing surfaces after its introduction, it had quite the limited lifespan of only about eight to 10 years. These days, high-quality artificial grass can last 15 to 20 years.
While lower-quality synthetic grass can still have the shorter lifespan like that of the initial AstroTurf, at Arizona Turf Depot, we sell only high-quality products. In fact, our confidence in the variety of turf products we sell enables us to offer is why we offer a 15-year warranty and how we grew into being the premier wholesaler of artificial turf in Arizona
Modern artificial turf also looks better than when it was first introduced. AstroTurf used early artificial turf technology that was short and dense, making it obvious that it was not real grass. In contrast, today’s artificial turf options offer a variety of weights to choose from for thicker or thinner blades and an array of shades of green depending on your landscaping clients’ preferences. Arizona Turf Depot offers many colors, weights and types of turf to suit various needs, including those specifically for pets and putting greens.
Synthetic grass has also improved its environmental impact with the advent of recycling. In the past, worn-out artificial turf produced material that often was carted off to landfills or incinerators as trash. In recent years, recycling processes have been developed to ensure artificial turf can be separated into raw materials, including sand, plastic and rubber, for reuse. This has greatly increased turf’s sustainability by saving the equivalent of tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
With the massive improvements over time to artificial turf technology, it’s a great time for your clients to make the switch on their landscaping. Visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the right synthetic grass for your needs.
