Author: agsturf

Artificial turf is an excellent solution for those with seasonal allergies. Here’s why. When you convert your natural grass lawn to turf, you no longer have to worry about pollen being produced on your property. Of course, pollen will still come from plants and trees located nearby. But because your grass is no longer producing…

Spring and summer may be your loved ones’ or friends’ favorite time of the year. But for you – not so much. Unfortunately, the season filled with flowers and warm weather is also a season filled with headaches (literally) due to your allergic reaction to grass and other allergy issues. If you suffer from an…

Even though there are more benefits of turf, natural grass does have some benefits as well. Proponents of a traditional grass lawn often say that it benefits the environment by producing oxygen and creating a natural home for animals, bugs, plants and more. While these things are true, turf is the best option for those…

Bugs and other critters love to hide in our grass and gardens. These pests are annoying and make many people spray their yards with harmful pesticides in order to remove them. Pesticides can kill your grass and they can also endanger animals and people from pesticide runoff. They’re also dangerous if you have pets or…

One issue many people don’t realize is how much maintenance goes into keeping a lawn looking nice. Mowers, leaf blowers, and other gas-powered tools are all necessary, and you’ll find them in garages all across America. However, all these gas-powered tools can hurt the environment. Turf requires less upkeep, so you’ll never have to mow…

Water is becoming a precious resource in some parts of the country. Summers are getting hotter, and people are watering their lawns more and more to combat drought. To put things in perspective, a lawn that’s about 1,000 square feet will need about 620 gallons of water. If someone is watering their lawns a few…

Turf vs Grass: Which One is Better? Is your backyard turf or grass? If you have a grass yard, you might actually be hurting the environment. Using turf in yards has been a big gardening trend recently, and many people are making the switch. Turf offers a lot of benefits over grass, including less maintenance and…

Artificial grass is more attractive and realistic looking than ever. It’s not the Easter basket grass of yesteryear. It will provide ease and safety without giving up aesthetics like other playground flooring options. With a matte grass finish, varied blade height, and depth of color, attention to detail keeps synthetic grass from looking fake. It…

The most important aspect of playground turf for the backyard is its impact on the children playing there. A live yard can be a muddy, lumpy trip hazard, with certain pathways prone to ruts and wear. Artificial grass is tidy and installed over a surface that’s prepped and then smoothed. It’s also soft! Structural padding under the…

Keeping a grassy backyard play area in play condition can take hours every week. High grass is itchy on little ankles and becomes a mosquito breeding ground. Mowing is a good start, but there’s also the matter of edging in around playhouses and swing sets. Without the need for water and manicure, the time spent…