Author: agsturf
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Rough and Tumble is Allowed
Do you have a cat or dog who loves nothing better than a bit of rough and tumble? Some pets will really go a bit wild once they get outdoors when they start playing with each other or their toys. This can be a problem if you worry they might damage the grass. Perhaps you…
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No Weather Worries
Another factor worth considering is that you don’t need to worry about the weather either. For instance, when it is raining heavily, the water will just drain away quickly, unlike a natural grass lawn which could end up flooded. At the other end of the scale, you might worry about your pets playing on the…
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Let Them Use the Grass All Year Round
Do you sometimes feel bad about having to keep your pets off the grass at certain times of the year? With a natural grass lawn, you might need to make it a no-go area when you have just re-seeded it or added fertilizer. Of course, cats and dogs don’t understand why this is the case…
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Create A Play Area for Your Pets
With no worries about them messing or churning it up, you can let your pets have as much fun as they want out on artificial grass. Whether it is playing with a bone or running around like crazy after a ball, this is the sort of fun play zone that they will love heading out…
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Affordable Artificial Grass for Dogs 6 Things You’ll Love About It
We all love to see our pets having a good time. But have you ever considered whether your lawn or yard could be better for your cat or dog? Our furry legged friends love to get out on the grass. However, if you have a natural grass area, then maybe this has led to some…
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Artificial Turf Carbon Fibers
If you’re considering artificial grass for your yard, you might have heard of C4, C6, and C8. But what exactly do they mean and how should they impact your decision? Simply put, these are different grades of carbon fibers that offer different levels of flexibility and resiliency. C8 has a longer carbon chain than C4 or C6,…
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Should You Put Weed Barrier Down Before or After Installing a Base Layer?
First, let’s go over why you need a base layer. The base layer creates a level platform and provides drainage for artificial turf. When installing a synthetic grass base layer, excavate 3 to 4 inches of topsoil. The best materials for the base layer are 3 inches of class II road base followed by an inch…
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When Should You Avoid Weed Barrier Fabric?
Now that we have shared a few reasons for installing landscape fabric for synthetic turf, it’s time to explain why weed barrier is not right for some artificial grass projects. 1. When You Have Pets Who Go to the Bathroom Outdoors If you have pets that will use artificial turf as a bathroom, you should…
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Get Weed Barrier for Artificial Turf
Wondering why you should invest in a weed barrier? A weed barrier: 1. Blocks Weed Growth The fabric blocks sunlight from reaching the soil. Weeds need sunlight to grow. Even if a stubborn weed pops its head out of the ground beneath your artificial grass, the weed barrier cloth physically stops the weed from reaching…
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When Should You Use Weed Barrier Under Artificial Grass?
When you install artificial grass, you may not think you’ll have to deal with weeds. After all, you are covering up the native soil. Properly installed new or used artificial grass will indeed prevent weeds from growing through the turf’s backing. However, weeds can still push against the bottom of the artificial turf and disfigure…