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How artificial turf’s evolution improves environmental impact and its natural look

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 […]

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How artificial turf saves time spent in the summer heat

In Arizona, our signature Sonoran Desert heat is back with Memorial Day, the official launch pad into summer. With summer highs averaging 105 degrees, taking care of landscaping is a brutal task this time of year. If your landscaping clients only have you out occasionally and are doing some of their lawn maintenance themselves, they

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How Artificial Turf Saves Water During Arizona Summers

With much of the region consisting of desert and in the face of an increasingly hot and dry climate, Arizona is a drought-stricken state, especially in the Phoenix metro area. This drought has caused a resulting water shortage, making conservation of one of our most precious natural resources more essential than ever. Landscaping is a

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Resolve to add artificial turf to your 2025 landscaping projects

The winter months in Arizona are a great time to start planning spring landscaping projects. Spring in Arizona means it’s time to switch to Bermuda grass from winter ryegrass for those with natural lawns. However, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. Make a New Year’s resolution to replace your clients’ grass with synthetic turf,

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Improvements in artificial turf drive popularity for synthetic grass

Since its introduction in the 1960s, artificial turf has exploded in popularity and technological complexity. Today’s advanced turf technology is safer and more realistic than ever, and its use as a way to save on water and maintenance versus a traditional lawn has resulted in a tidal wave of adoption, especially in drought-stricken Arizona. The

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How artificial turf saves water and money in Arizona

Arizona residents are familiar with hot, dry weather quickly causing water to evaporate. Much of the state is in a drought, and the Sonoran Desert naturally consists of plants that don’t need much water. With the need to conserve water in the desert in mind, using a natural lawn can waste a lot of water,

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How xeriscaping enhances the look of artificial turf

As Arizona heads into summer, water use increases throughout the Phoenix metro area. Hotter temperatures result in more evaporation, quickly drying out the plants that depend on water. Artificial turf is a great way to save thousands of gallons of water each year as an alternative to a natural lawn. Xeriscaping also makes a great way to complement artificial

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Artificial turf looks great in all weather conditions – even super-hot!

If you maintain a lawn in Arizona, you’ve undoubtedly dealt with grass dying from adverse weather conditions. The record-breaking streak of high temperatures in July certainly made natural lawns nearly impossible to maintain in many parts of Arizona. The Phoenix area’s extreme temperatures require changing grass types from what can grow in colder climates, such

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Maintenance tips for keeping your artificial turf in top shape in Arizona

One of the biggest advantages of having artificial turf versus a natural lawn in Arizona is the lower amount of maintenance needed to keep synthetic grass looking pristine. There is no changing grass types depending on the season, using 5,000 gallons of water per year for 225 square feet of lawn, nor mowing and edging

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How to create a perfect play zone using artificial turf

Building a backyard in Arizona for your kids to play in requires detailed planning. There are several criteria to consider, including what kind of play equipment to install, whether there will be a place for a kiddie pool or an installed pool, or what kind of plants are kid friendly. Lantana, for example, can cause

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