Author: agsturf
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MAINTAINING YOUR ARTIFICIAL GRASS LAWN IN CALIFORNIA: YEAR-ROUND TIPS FOR COASTAL AND INLAND AREAS
Huge climatic variation characterizes the State of California, which poses both great opportunities and challenges for an artificial grass lawn. Whether you are living along the salty air coast, which adds humidity to your landscape, or inland with the burning temperatures and dry conditions, artificial grass is resourceful and low maintenance in each scenario. Below…
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Lawn Brushes and Brooms
Lawn brushes and push brooms are another great choice for smaller lawns. They are stiff enough to fluff the infill and blades as well as remove small pieces of debris from between the blades of artificial grass. Bigger lawn? Try a power broom instead. Rinse RegularlyRinsing the lawn with a hose once a month is…
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Lawn Blowers and Vacuums
On a smaller lawn, you can use a lawn blower or your shop vacuum. Both are effective for removing debris, as long as you use a lower setting so you don’t disturb the infill that supports the blades of grass. Sand and sand mix infills are lighter than pea gravel or crumb rubber and may…
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How to Clean Artificial Grass
Converting a natural grass lawn to artificial grass is just plain smart in areas where drought conditions restrict water usage. Actually, it’s just plain smart for lots of reasons. One of them being artificial turf’s minuscule maintenance requirements. Nonetheless, you will want to keep your fake grass clean, so it’s always in tip-top aesthetic and…
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So many things in common
Despite their distinct differences, artificial turf/grass have numerous common traits – all the things that make them popular with all types of property owners: No water waste or expenseVirtually no maintenance or associated ongoing expenseNo build-in toxins or grass allergens (pollen)No harmful residues from chemical applicationsNo need for sports facilities or event venues to repeatedly…
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Artificial grass makes a gorgeous lawn
Where artificial turf is action-oriented, artificial grass is the “good looks” side of the equation. That’s not to suggest that these longer, softer products aren’t equally durable, but they’re designed to provide maximum aesthetic appeal, too. We call it “grass,” but the product actually has three components. The most important thing to know is that…
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My, how times have changed!
Advances in science and technology have revolutionized the synthetic grass industry. We now have myriad different products, each one specifically designed for a different grassy purpose. With that, we can distinguish between artificial turf for sports and artificial grass for lawns and landscaping. What does that mean for you? Artificial turf Artificial turf designed for…
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What’s the Difference Between Artificial Turf and Artificial Grass?
Although most people tend to use the terms “artificial turf” and “artificial grass” interchangeably, each name actually refers to a different type of synthetic grass. Turf is used to describe sports grass, which is shorter. Artificial grass is the officially correct term for landscape grass, which is longer and fluffier. Back when AstroTurf was first…
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What Are the Most Common Grass Types in Australia?
All grass is not created, or grown, equal, and there are many kinds to choose from throughout Western Australia for your new or updated lawn. Most property owners in Perth are facing strict water regulations. Depending on the climatic conditions of their region and whether or not they have access to a bore, their use…
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Looking to install fake turf?
Increasingly, more homes and businesses are making the smart choice and switching to synthetic lawn. Not only is this type of surface easier to maintain, but it can also be more cost effective as you won’t have to worry about water and fertilization. That said, you will only be able to enjoy all of the…